By Debbie Hall For Michelle Johnson, music has always been about more than entertainment. It is a vehicle for healing, connection, and understanding. On June 19, the acclaimed vocalist known as "Las Vegas' First Lady of Jazz" returns to Myron's at The Smith Center with Freedom – A Juneteenth Celebration. This is a multidisciplinary performance that explores liberation, identity, resilience, and joy through music, dance, spoken word, and storytelling. Presented on the national

By Debbie Hall A darkly enchanting fairy tale is coming to the Las Vegas stage as Nevada Ballet Theatre presents Hansel and Gretel at The Smith Center from May 15–24. This visually stunning Las Vegas premiere transforms the beloved Brothers Grimm classic into a thrilling theatrical spectacle filled with Gothic fantasy, cinematic inspiration, and breathtaking choreography. In this bold reimagining, audiences follow the perilous journey of Hansel and Gretel as they wander throu

The concert at The Smith Center celebrates Barbra Streisand through interpretations that appeal to Broadway, jazz, and Streisand fans. By Debbie Hall Las Vegas audiences can expect an evening of intimacy, intelligence, and vocal finesse as Tony Award®–nominated Broadway performer Melissa Errico brings her latest concert experience, The Streisand Effect , to Myron’s at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts on March 28. Timed with the release of her new album, I Can Drea

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 Debbie Hall In a city known for spectacle, few experiences feel as authentically Las Vegas as hearing our own Las Vegas Philharmonic fill Reynolds Hall with live symphonic sound. From Broadway to jazz, from Bach to Bernstein, this orchestra has become a touchstone for how the arts thrive beyond the Strip—connecting the city’s creative heartbeat to the world’s great musical traditions. Now entering its 27th season , the Philharmonic continues to grow as both a cultural an

Image by freepik Ticket sales to benefit nonprofit The Composers Showcase of Las Vegas By Debbie Hall The Last Show , a new musical inspired by the true stories of Vegas performers, will present an exciting show featuring a script reading and original musical score as a benefit for The Composers Showcase of Las Vegas (TCS) at Myron’s at The Smith Center starting at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26. A VIP meet-the-artists reception follows the performance. The Last Show pulls ba

The concert will benefit The Composers Showcase of Las Vegas By Debbie Hall Join the composers of The Way Way West as they perform the...

By Debbie Hall Managing Editor dhall@informermg.com The Dr. Shirley Linzy Young Artists Orchestra (YAO) of Las Vegas will present their...

The Wizard of Oz celebrates the magical adventure of Dorothy and Toto. Experience an adventure of a lifetime when the Nevada Ballet...