By Erik Engman Author, Clown and Improvisation Teacher, Theatre Critic EatMoreArtVegas.com IG: ErikReviewsVegas Like many aspects of life over five hundred years old (dueling to defend your honor, emptying bodily waste into the streets, the Monarchy), there are certain things that can be perceived as problematic in today’s day and age. And even though he is considered to be the greatest writer in Western civilization, some of William Shakespeare’s plays fall into that problem

By Debbie Hall It is a milestone celebration of Las Vegas' creative scene as The Composers Showcase marks 20 years with a special anniversary gala at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts on April 29. Keith Thompson More than just a concert, the evening is designed as a full-scale artistic experience—two and a half hours of all-original music performed by a cross-section of Las Vegas’ most accomplished creators alongside special guest artists from across the country. At th

By Paul Atreides Author, Playwright, and Theatre Critic at EatMoreArtVegas.compaul-atreides.com The play The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime , by Simon Stephens, won the 2013 Olivier Best Play Award on the West End and the Tony Award for Best Play in 2015, and is based on Mark Haddon’s 2003 award-winning novel of the same title. It’s funny, it’s heartwarming, and everything in between. Both novel and play follow 15-year-old Christopher Boone as he tries to u

By Erik Engman Author, Clown and Improvisation Teacher, Theatre Critic EatMoreArtVegas.com IG: ErikReviewsVegas RATING: Delicious ★★★★★ A stark landscape. Smoke fills the space. Harsh vertical fluorescent lights. Images projected on the floor and wall. Foreboding music. This is the setting you encounter when you enter Majestic Repertory Theatre’s production of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. Set in the present day, or as it says in the program, “Right Here - Righ

By Debbie Hall Returning for its 21st year, the UNLV College of Fine Arts Hall of Fame Gala will take place at the beautiful Wynn Las Vegas on April 21, honoring a distinguished group of recipients whose accomplishments illuminate the richness and vibrancy of cultural life in Southern Nevada. The Hall of Fame, founded in 2003, honors individuals and groups who have had a lasting impact on the visual, performing, and architectural arts, all of which help define and promote Las

Red Angels featuring former Pacific Northwest Ballet dancer Lesley Rausch and Pacific Northwest Ballet dancer Lucien Postlewaite. By Debbie Hall dhall@informermg.com A vibrant blend of nostalgia, athleticism, and musical elegance arrives in Las Vegas when Nevada Ballet Theatre presents Legends & Luminaries , a striking triple bill performed March 14–15 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts. The program highlights American dance and music history, inviting audiences to

By Paul Atreides Author, Playwright, and Theatre Critic at EatMoreArtVegas.compaul-atreides.com Sometimes evil comes to your door with smiles and kindness. That's the takeaway from The Guardian by Ernest Hemmings, a three-act, two-hour cautionary play now in performances at Vegas Theatre. It's a joint production of TSTMRKT and Vegas Theatre Company, under the direction of the playwright. Hemmings often directs (and stars in) his own works. There are two schools of thought on