By Debbie Hall Las Vegas has never been shy about spectacle, but The Empire Strips Back at the Rio Hotel and Casino takes entertainment to another galaxy entirely. Part parody, part burlesque extravaganza and all-out pop culture fever dream, the hit production transforms the beloved sci-fi universe of Star Wars into a hilarious and seductive night of comedy, dance and dazzling costumes. Stormtroopers swagger across the stage, iconic characters tease the audience and lightsabe

Dustin Lynch with photo by Gage Skidmore By Debbie Hall Country music fans heading to the Sunset Amphitheater at Sunset Station Hotel & Casino on May 23 will see more than a chart-topping entertainer take the stage. They will witness one of modern country music’s most consistent songwriting voices and creative forces as Dustin Lynch delivers a night built on storytelling, emotional connection, and genre evolution. For more than a decade, Lynch has quietly shaped a career that

By L.A. Walker Entertainment. Storytelling. Real Talk. Reviews • Commentary • Music • Emotional Truth There’s something happening at The Composers Room in Las Vegas that deserves attention, and the recent production of License to Thrill, starring Kendra Erika as the singing Bond girl, was another strong reminder of that. But first — let’s talk about Kendra Erika. Her vocals were beautifully on point throughout the evening. Crisp. Intentional. Controlled. Yet beyond vocal abil

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

Rewinding the Clock By Paul Atreides Author, Playwright, and Theatre Critic at EatMoreArtVegas.compaul-atreides.com The Will to Live, Juliana Noble’s first play, deservedly won Best of Fringe at the 2024 Las Vegas Fringe Festival. It was a trimmed-down script to fit the 60-minute time slot. Now, 23 months later, the full play debuts at Vegas Theatre Company with Noble again in the director’s chair. The play’s conceit and hook is that it is structured backward. It opens wi

By Debbie Hall Everyone is invited to experience a powerful season finale as the Las Vegas Philharmonic closes out its 27th season at The Smith Center on May 9 with an evening of bold, evocative music. Audiences will be transported by Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, alongside a compelling work by Las Vegas composer Kevin Day, all led by Music Director Designate Rei Hotoda. It's a night where classical brilliance meets local creativity—an inspiring reflection of the ci

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 Las Vegas welcomes a bold new theatrical hybrid with the arrival of ClueX, now in residency at Notoriety Live on the Fremont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas, through July 31. Inspired by the beloved Clue, this genre-defying production merges burlesque, parody, and interactive storytelling into a singular stage experience. Helmed by producer, writer, director Simone Skold, ClueX has undergone a decade-long evolution—from its origins as a small-scale revu

By Erik Engman Author, Clown and Improvisation Teacher, Theatre Critic EatMoreArtVegas.com IG: ErikReviewsVegas There are many things that are synonymous with Las Vegas: casinos, construction, Elvis, construction, the mob, and construction. Another is the circus act. There are many circus performers in town, and now one of them has taken it upon herself to create a new show. Jail Birds: A Sinful Cabaret was created, produced, directed and choreographed by Melissa James (Un

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

Photo by Jimmy Smith Show Extends Run at Lighthouse Artspace, Blending Wine, Comedy, and Immersive Art By Debbie Hall Las Vegas audiences have spoken—and they want another round. The genre-bending IN POUR TASTE: A Comedy Wine Tasting Experience has extended its run at Lighthouse Artspace at The Shops at Crystals through Jan. 31, 2026, following consistent sell-out performances and enthusiastic word-of-mouth praise. This lively event combines humor, art, and community, makin