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

Opening Weekend will feature the Las Vegas Philharmonic at The Smith Center. Nevada Ballet Theatre (NBT) is presenting George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® in Las Vegas on Dec. 13-28 for an 18-performance run at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts. With expert scenic design and state-of-the-art technology, this all-new Art Deco-inspired production aims to excite and anticipate audiences, transporting them into the glamorous spirit of the 1930s, with George Balanchin