WINTER/SPRING 24/25
LILLIAS WHITE
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OCTOBER
23 - NOVEMBER 3
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Great Scott! Back to the Future, the beloved, cinematic classic, is now a Broadway musical with its destination set for Las Vegas in October.
Winner of the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, four WhatsOnStage Awards, including Best New Musical, and the Broadway World Award for Best New Musical, Back to the Future: The Musical is adapted for the stage by the iconic film’s creators Bob Gale (Back to the Future trilogy) and Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump) and directed by the Tony Award®winner John Rando with original music by multi-Grammy® winners Alan Silvestri (Avengers: Endgame) and Glen Ballard (Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror”), alongside hit songs from the movie including “The Power of Love,” “Johnny B. Goode,” “Earth Angel,” and “Back in Time.”
When Marty McFly finds himself transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown, he accidentally changes the course of history. Now he’s in a race against time to fix the present, escape the past, and send himself... back to the future. When Back to the Future hits 88mph, it’ll change musical theater history forever.
Back to the Future is recommended for ages 6+
CARTREZE TUCKER (GOLDIE WILSON) AND THE COMPANY OF BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL.
PHOTO BY MATTHEW MURPHY AND EVAN ZIMMERMAN, 2024.
PICTURED (L-R): ETHAN ROGERS (BIFF TANNEN), CADEN BRAUCH (MARTY MCFLY), BURKE SWANSON (GEORGE MCFLY), AND THE COMPANY OF BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL. PHOTO BY MATTHEW MURPHY AND EVAN ZIMMERMAN, 2024.
CADEN BRAUCH (MARTY MCFLY). PHOTO BY MATTHEW MURPHY AND EVAN ZIMMERMAN, 2024.
DON STEPHENSON (DOC BROWN).
PHOTO BY MATTHEW MURPHY AND EVAN ZIMMERMAN, 2024.
PICTURED (L-R): ZAN BERUBE (LORRAINE BAINES), BURKE SWANSON (GEORGE MCFLY), CADEN BRAUCH (MARTY MCFLY) AND THE COMPANY OF BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL.
PHOTO BY MATTHEW MURPHY AND EVAN ZIMMERMAN, 2024
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“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek…” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Yes, your favorite ogre is back in the hilarious stage spectacle, Shrek – The Musical. This Tony Award®-winning musical brings all the beloved characters from the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks animated film to life.
Shrek the Musical is recommended for ages 10+
NICHOLAS HAMBRUCH AS SHREK IN SHREK THE MUSICAL. PHOTO BY CYORKPHOTO. NAPHTALI YAAKOV CURRY AS DONKEY IN SHREK THE MUSICAL. PHOTO BY CYORKPHOTO.
FEBRUARY 4-9
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The Tony®-winning Best Musical about growing up and growing old (in no particular order), Kimberly Akimbo is the winner of five Tony® Awards including Best Musical. It features Tony® Award-winning book and lyrics by David LindsayAbaire (Shrek), a Tony® Award-winning score by Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home), choreography by Danny Mefford (Dear Evan Hansen) and direction by Tony®nominated director Jessica Stone.
Kimberly is about to turn 16 and recently moved with her family to a new town in suburban New Jersey. In this “howlingly funny heartbreaker of a show” (The New Yorker), Kim is forced to navigate family dysfunction, a rare genetic condition, her first crush … and possible felony charges. Ever the optimist, she is determined to find happiness against all odds and embark on a great adventure.
Kimberly Akimbo is recommended for ages 13+
NINA WHITE, MICHAEL ISKANDER, FERNELL HOGAN, AND OLIVIA HARDY
THE ORIGINAL BROADWAY PRODUCTION OF KIMBERLY AKIMBO. PHOTO BY JOAN MARCUS.
THE ORIGINAL BROADWAY COMPANY OF KIMBERLY AKIMBO. PHOTO BY JOAN MARCUS.
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APRIL 1-6
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The Tony® Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back. The Wiz returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new Broadway tour, the first one in 40 years. This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world.
With direction by Schele Williams (The Notebook, revival of Disney’s choreography by JaQuel Knight (Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies,” Black Is King additional material by Tony-nominated and Emmy-nominated writer and TV host Amber Ruffin (The Amber Ruffin Show, Late Night with Seth Meyers dynamite infusion of ballet, jazz, and modern pop brings a whole new groove to easing on down the road. Everybody rejoice!
The Wiz is recommended for ages 8+
MAY 20 – JUNE 1
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A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition and the dawn of a new nation.
Hamilton is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, Hamilton has had a profound impact on culture, politics and education. Hamilton features book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire. In addition to its 11 Tony® Awards, it has won Grammy®, Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.
Hamilton is recommended for ages 10+
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JUNE 10-15
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Winner of the 2023 Tony Award® for Best Revival of a Musical, Parade has been proclaimed as “a work of art! As commanding as any musical revival to hit Broadway in years” (Deadline).
Leo and Lucille Frank are a newlywed Jewish couple struggling to make a life in the old red hills of Georgia. When Leo is accused of an unspeakable crime, it propels them into an unimaginable test of faith, humanity, justice and devotion. Riveting and gloriously hopeful, Parade reminds us that to love, we must truly see one another.
Parade is recommended for ages 13+
JUNE 24-29
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Created by the Emmy®-winning writer from Schitt’s Creek, this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: What would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love—her way.
Juliet’s new story bursts to life through a playlist of pop anthems as iconic as her name, including “Since U Been Gone‚“ “Roar,” “Baby One More Time,” “Larger Than Life‚“ “That’s the Way It Is” and “Can’t Stop the Feeling!”—all from the genius songwriter/producer behind more #1 hits than any other artist this century. Break free of the balcony scene and get into this romantic comedy that proves there’s life after Romeo.
The only thing tragic would be missing it.
& Juliet is recommended for ages 8+
LORNA COURTNEY, BETSY WOLFE, JUSTIN DAVID SULLIVAN AND MELANIE
DR. LINDSAY ZANNO
RISE OF T. REX
November 14, 2024
How did T. rex become the iconic apex predator of North America 66 million years ago? Paleontologist Dr. Lindsay Zanno is uncovering the answers. Each year she spends several months on expedition, scouring the badlands of western North America to search for clues. Along the way, she has discovered many new species—including some of the earliest predecessors of T. rex.
Dr. Lindsay Zanno is Head of Paleontology at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and an Associate Research Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at North Carolina State University. She is one of the world’s leading experts on the evolution of theropod dinosaurs. Zanno has a soft spot for the American West, where she has discovered more than a dozen new species, including Siats, one of the largest meat-eating dinosaurs on the continent, and Moros, North America’s tiniest tyrannosaur.
PHOTO CREDIT JORGE GONZALEZ
3 SHOWS FOR $ 99
SANDESH KADUR
WILD CATS REVEALED
January 24, 2025
Many of the big cats around the world are easily recognizable and thoroughly documented, but photographer and filmmaker Sandesh Kadur is on a mission to highlight his home country’s lesser-known felines to help protect their future. With landscapes spanning the towering Himalaya mountains, arid plains and dense jungles, India is home to an unmatched diversity of wild cats. Discover the tiny, grumpy-faced Pallas’s cat, the fishing cat that jumps into water to catch its prey, and the elusive clouded leopard.
DR. ERIKA WOOLSEY
DIVING THE GREAT BARRIER REEF
March 19, 2025
Once a year, Australia’s most famous reef turns into a snow globe as millions of coral polyps reproduce to send the next generation afloat. This incredible display disguises a harsh truth: the Great Barrier Reef is under attack. More than half of the coral here has died, with climate change bleaching many parts of this vast landscape. But don’t give up hope! There is still plenty to see and plenty to save. With marine biologist Dr. Erika Woolsey, meet some of the most bizarre, colorful species that live in these underwater jungles.
HEADLINER
AMY GRANT
February 21 — 7:30 PM
Amy Grant’s career spans more than 40 years and stretches from her roots in gospel to becoming an iconic pop star, songwriter, television personality and philanthropist. With three multiplatinum albums, six platinum albums and four gold albums, her total career sales have exceeded 30 million and over 1 billion global streams.
In addition to her six Grammy® Awards, Grant has earned 26 Dove Awards, including four Artist of the Year Awards). In 2022, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts included Grant as one of their five distinguished Honorees to receive the 45th Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime artistic achievements. With that, her legacy as one of the most influential artists of the past four decades is assured.
TICKET PRICES*
$52 - $91
*A limited number of prime Gold Circle seats available, please visit TheSmithCenter.com.
January 25 — 7:30 PM
Slow Burn is a new high point in a remarkable career that now spans more than three decades and includes a long list of accolades; four Grammy® nominations, three NAACP Image Award nominations, a Soul Train Award for Best Jazz Album and four RIAA Gold Record certifications. In 2009, Billboard named James one of the Top 3 Contemporary Jazz Artists of the decade. In 2024 James became the first ever artist to score 20 No. 1 singles on the Billboard Smooth Jazz chart. Slow Burn follows two of the most successful albums of James’ career, 2020’s Solid and 2022’s Detour, which debuted in the Top 10 on the Billboard Pop Albums Chart.
TICKET PRICES*
$45 - $86
VIP TICKETS AVAILABLE
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SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS
THE TEMPTATIONS & THE FOUR TOPS
January 11 — 7:30 PM
Celebrating 40 years of touring, The Temptations and The Four Tops bring their high-energy show to The Smith Center. The Temptations, often referred to as American music royalty, are world-renowned superstars of entertainment. Revered for their phenomenal catalog of music, the band will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the hit song “My Girl” in 2024. The Four Tops, best known for their first Motown hit, “Baby I Need Your Loving” are a testament to the enduring legacy of the Motown sound they helped shape and define.
BORED TEACHERS: THE STRUGGLE IS REAL!
February 22 — 7:30 PM
Bored Teachers are back with all new material on their “The Struggle is Real!” Comedy Tour. For years, Bored Teachers Studios has brought a sense of humor to teachers around the world to ease their daily struggle in the classroom. They’ve amassed over a billion views on their viral videos on social media, over 10 million followers and the #1 ranked teacher-comedy podcast—#6 of all Stand Up Comedy shows on Apple Podcasts. The Bored Teachers Show is a comedy powerhouse that anyone who’s ever been in a classroom can relate to.
*A limited number of prime Gold Circle seats available, please visit TheSmithCenter.com.
JIM HENSON’S LABYRINTH: IN CONCERT
March 20 — 7:30 PM ON SALE OCTOBER 4
Experience Jim Henson’s original masterpiece Labyrinth like never before with “Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert!” Watch the full movie, as a live band performs in sync with David Bowie’s original vocals, playing the songs and score composed by Bowie and Trevor Jones. Feel the power of the music from the cult classic live!
VOICE AND THE VIOLIN WITH JOSHUA BELL AND LARISA MARTINEZ
March 28 — 7:30 PM
Along with pianist Peter Dugan, Grammy® Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell and renowned soprano Larisa Martínez present “Voice and the Violin,” an evening of beloved romantic arias and modern classics, featuring music by Mendelssohn, Bernstein, Puccini and more.
FAMILY
JIM HENSON’S FRAGGLE ROCK
BACK TO THE ROCK LIVE
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January 26 — 3:00 PM
Featuring gorgeous, new walk-around versions of the Fraggles, puppet-sized and mechanized Doozers, appearances from the giant Gorgs and exclusive new magical puppet creatures all from the acclaimed Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, this allnew musical stage adventure will welcome audiences into the incredible world of the iconic and beloved Fraggle Rock!
TICKET PRICES*
$29 - $57
VIP TICKETS AVAILABLE
*A limited number of prime Gold Circle seats available, please visit TheSmithCenter.com.
WORLD RHYTHMS
KODO ONE EARTH TOUR 2025: WARABE
January 22 — 7:30 PM
Let your soul dance to the rhythm of life. In “Warabe,” Kodo looks to its classic repertoire and aesthetics from the ensemble’s early days. This production blends simple forms of taiko expression, the traditional Japanese drum, that celebrate the unique sound, resonance and physicality synonymous with Kodo – forever children of the drum at heart. Come and experience the soul-stirring rhythm of life firsthand.
- $87
*A limited number of prime Gold Circle seats available, please visit TheSmithCenter.com.
WORLD RHYTHMS
WORLD RHYTHMS
BALLET FOLKLÓRICO DE MÉXICO DE AMALIA HERNÁNDEZ
March 11 — 7:30 PM
Founded in 1952 by dancer and choreographer Amalia Hernandez, Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández brings together the music, dance and costume of Mexican folklore from pre-Columbian civilizations to the modern era. The Ballet is permanently in residence at the iconic Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City, and has choreographed over 120 ballets, comprised of 60 folk dancers and musicians who continue to perform extensively across Mexico and abroad.
TICKET PRICES*
$45 - $87
STUDENT PRICING AVAILABLE
*A limited number of prime Gold Circle seats available, please visit TheSmithCenter.com.
HOLIDAYS AT THE SMITH CENTER
STRAIGHT NO CHASER:
JAKE SHIMABUKURO
SLEIGHIN’ IT TOUR
HOLIDAYS IN HAWAII
AN EVENING WITH SETH MACFARLANE
October 27 — 7:30 PM
December 4 — 7:30 PM
Many would credit Straight No Chaser with helping launch America’s national obsession with a cappella – and for good reason. Boasting robust vocals, sparkling harmonies and an affable, easygoing humor on stage, this nine-member group perfected the a cappella sound well before hit films and TV shows seized upon the idea.
Get ready to immerse yourself in the magical spirit of the holidays as the ukulele virtuoso and beloved ambassador of aloha, Jake Shimabukuro, presents his highly anticipated seasonal extravaganza: Jake Shimabukuro, Holidays in Hawai’i! This festive show promises to be a sensational gift to music lovers worldwide, delivering an unforgettable experience filled with joy, warmth and the infectious charm of the ukulele.
Building on their dizzying success that spans two gold albums and over 1.5 million concert tickets sold, Straight No Chaser will officially kick off the festive season with upbeat, energetic variations of holiday tunes, alongside many fan favorites. As always, their silky smooth a cappella will warm audiences’ hearts better than a mug of hot chocolate.
TICKET PRICES*
$41 - $80
NEW YEARS EVE | December 31 — 7:30 PM
Seth MacFarlane is a five-time Emmy® winner, five-time Grammy®nominated and Academy Award-nominated multi-hyphenate behind some of today’s most popular content in television, music, and film. Famous for his voice-overs in Fox’s Family Guy, MacFarlane also boasts an impressive musical portfolio, which have garnered several No. 1 debuts on the iTunes Jazz Charts and New Release Jazz pages.
This show contains mature content.
TICKET PRICES*
$52 - $137
*A limited number of prime Gold Circle seats available, please visit www.TheSmithCenter.com.
HUNTERTONES
December 6 — 7:00 PM
MICHELLE JOHNSON
PRESENTS “A WORLD OF CHRISTMAS”
December 15 — 7:00 PM
HOLIDAYS AT
CLINT HOLMES
IN HOLMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS
December 7— 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
December 8 — 3:00 PM
JONATHAN KARRANT:
CHRISTMAS WISH — CLASSIC HOLIDAY SONGS
December 17 — 7:00 PM
TICKETS FROM $34
CHRISTIAN SANDS
CHRISTMAS STORIES
December 13 — 7:00 PM
MELODY SWEETS IS… UNWRAPPED FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
December 18 — 8:00 PM
BRIAN SIMPSON AND JACKIEM JOYNER
October 12 — 5:00 & 8:00 PM
MISS COCO PERU HAVE YOU HEARD?
October 19 — 6:00 & 8:30 PM
BETSY WOLFE
October 24-25 — 7:00 PM
THE PETER GABRIEL PROJECT
FEAT. BRODY DOLYNIUK
November 2 — 6:00 & 8:30 PM
JIM CARUSO’S CAST PARTY
November 8 — 7:00 PM
THE BRUBECK BROTHERS QUARTET
November 16 — 5:00 & 8:00 PM
RICHARD BONA
January 17 — 7:00 PM FRANK VIGNOLA’S BIRDLAND GUITAR TRIO
January 24 — 7:00 PM
KEOLA BEAMER AND JEFF PETERSON WITH MOANALANI BEAMER
January 25 — 3:00 & 7:00 PM
JESSE COOK
January 27-28 — 7:00 PM
JIM BRICKMAN HITS LIVE IN CONCERT
February 14 — 7:00 PM
February 15 — 3:00 & 7:00 PM
MATT DUSK SINGS
TONY BENNETT
“THE BEST IS YET TO COME”
February 21 — 7:00 PM
February 22 — 5:00 & 8:00 PM
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MELISSA ERRICO
SONDHEIM IN THE CITY
November 9 — 7:00 PM
TICKETS FROM $45
From the anthem of city busyness “Another Hundred People” to the bittersweet hymns of city marriage, “Sorry, Grateful” and “Good Thing Going,” Melissa Errico will sound out New York City as she rounds out her portrait of Stephen Sondheim. There will be smart talk to go along with her sublime singing including songs from the musicals Company, Follies, Anyone Can Whistle and Saturday Night, and rounded out by favorites from her first album Sondheim Sublime.
ALICE RIPLEY
WITH JOHN MCDANIEL AT THE PIANO
November 23 — 7:00 PM
TICKETS FROM $45
Join Tony Award®-winner Alice Ripley and Grammy® and Emmy Award®-winner John McDaniel as they lead you through their personal musical odyssey. Ripley will sing the songs she made famous on Broadway, and McDaniel will join her on piano as they both share their many gifts and stories from a lifetime spent in music.
LILLIAS WHITE
March 21 — 7:00 PM
TICKETS FROM $45
Lillias White, one of Broadway’s most revered and beloved performers, is internationally recognized for her glorious voice and extraordinary ability to communicate the heart of a song. Having won a Tony Award® for her character in Broadway’s The Life and a Daytime Emmy Award® for Sesame Street, White has brilliantly portrayed roles in other popular shows including Cats, Once on This Island, Dreamgirls and Hadestown, in which she plays the legendary character of Hermes.
As you look forward to this season’s performances, we invite you to consider the unique role the arts play in our lives. The arts do more than entertain—they uplift us and bring us together. Every performance on our stage is a chance to find inspiration, joy and connection.
WHY YOUR MEMBERSHIP MATTERS:
As a Member of The Smith Center, your philanthropic support ensures that we can continue to bring these powerful experiences to our community.
Whether it’s a moving play, an uplifting concert or an educational outreach program, your generosity allows us to make the arts accessible to all, fostering resilience and unity.
JOIN US IN MAKING A DIFFERENCE: By becoming a Member today, you’re not just supporting a season of performances—you’re helping to sustain a space where the arts can thrive and where every individual in our community can find solace, inspiration and a sense of belonging.
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Your gift, no matter the size, makes a lasting impact. Together, we can keep the arts alive in Southern Nevada.
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