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Nevada Shakespeare Festival gives 'The Taming of the Shrew' a heaping helping of LOL
"The Taming of the Shrew" is either misogynistic or a critique of patriarchal ignorance, depending on the Shakespeare scholar you speak with and what kind ...
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Burlesque parody ‘ClueX’ unveils a murder mystery through striptease
The audience members get to submit their accusations on which suspect they think is guilty in this murder mystery production, loosely based on the 1985 ...
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Drag parody 'Golden Mean Girls' brings a brilliant pop-culture mashup to Majestic Repertory Theatre
The show is written by Jamie Morris, a seasoned playwright whose past works include parody favorites like "Mommy Queerest" and "The Devil Wears Payless."
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Majestic Repertory Theatre’s ‘Showgirls’ musical parody delivers flashy spectacle and backstabbing bite
"Showgirls: An Unauthorized Musical Parody" is a Champagne and (diet) coke-fueled capsule of undeniable star power, side-splitting comedy and ... squirting.
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A campy Vegas classic gets the musical treatment in Majestic Rep's ‘Showgirls’ parody
The stars of “Showgirls: An Unauthorized Musical Parody” joined the Weekly for an in-character interview.
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3 reasons to see Nevada Conservatory Theatre’s ‘A Christmas Carol 1941’
While celebrating its 25th year, NCT is staging one of the most classic British tales of all time, with a 20th-century American spin.
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'Lion King' actress Thembelihle Cele on her fascination with Formula 1 and more
Las Vegas resident Thembelihle Cele plays the role of Nala in "Disney's The Lion King," opening at the Smith Center on November 19.
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Tony-winner ‘Stereophonic’ cues up Will Butler’s songcraft at the Smith Center
Playwright David Adjmi recruited Will Butler, formerly a member of Arcade Fire, to give the musical interludes in "Stereophonic" verisimilitude appropriate to a show set ...
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Legendary horror production 'Urban Death' comes to Vegas Theatre Company
Urban Death features no character arcs or plot lines. It’s dialogue-less but no less provocative. The group creates horror vignettes that play out onstage before ...
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Cult classic: Majestic Repertory Theatre’s 'The Craft’d' returns for another spellbinding run
Most of the original cast—Katie Marie Jones as Sarah, Malia Rae as Rochelle, Jenelle Catherina as Bonnie—reprise their roles, but Samantha Souza steps in as ...
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'Urban Death' melds morbid moments with taboo chuckles at Vegas Theatre Company
'Urban Death' is a gruesome, no-holds-barred stage show from the creators of 'Abandon' that’s comprised of a series of horror-themed vignettes ranging in tone.
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‘Suffs’ at the Smith Center puts the fight for voting rights to catchy music
The two-time Tony award-winning musical arrives at Reynolds Hall as both voting rights and the performing arts face strong headwinds.
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The THIRD Street project puts a theater incubator in Downtown Las Vegas
Vegas Theatre Company, Vegas City Opera, Laugh After Dark, Las Vegas Sinfonietta and magician Teller are converting an underperforming movie multiplex into something significant.
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'Parade' and its Tony-winning composer and lyricist come to Vegas' Smith Center
Jason Robert Brown, writer of the music and lyrics for the multiple Tony award-winning 1998 musical Parade, talks about the show's themes and contemporary relevance ...
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OpinionLas Vegas deserves more than just Adelson’s voice
Killing daily newspapers is not something that should bring anyone who works in this industry any pleasure, nor anyone who believes in our democracy and ...
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TasteMaroon at Sahara, tea at Resorts World, Villa’s Tacos at Durango and more
The highly anticipated Afro-Caribbean steakhouse concept Maroon by Chef Kwame Onwuachi will open on April 24.
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NoiseSick New World festival fills a void with its most diverse lineup yet
Nu-metal is what Sick New World promised when it debuted in Las Vegas in 2023, and although Korn and System of a Down are back, ...
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A&EReview: Cyndi Lauper stays true to her colors in artsy Vegas residency at the Colosseum
After wrapping an international farewell tour last year and being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in November, Lauper’s pistol energy continues ...
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BusinessVanderpump Hotel set to open next month on Las Vegas Strip
Lisa Vanderpump is on the verge of adding a new title to her résumé: hotelier. The Vanderpump Hotel, a 188-room boutique resort taking shape from ...
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SportsTo compete for the Cup, Golden Knights need Marner to transcend playoff criticism
One of Mitch Marner’s best games as a Golden Knight—and his only multi-goal outing at T-Mobile Arena—came on December 23 against the San Jose Sharks.
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Business40 Under 40: Celebrating the leaders shaping Las Vegas’ future
From entrepreneurs to community advocates, this year’s 40 Under 40 class reflects a shared commitment to progress, service and impact.
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Breaking NewsLas Vegas to Sonoma wine country just got significantly faster
Southwest Airlines’ new nonstop Las Vegas-Santa Rosa service offers a quick route into Sonoma County, where redwoods, historic homes and wineries await …
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UNLVGibbs-Lawhorn leaving UNLV for Texas Tech, bids farewell to fans
Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn, who led the Mountain West in scoring at 20 points per game in his lone season at UNLV, announced his transfer to Texas ...
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A&EWorld Market Center’s Spring Sample Sale can kick off a refresh of your home
The Sample Sale presents an opportunity to rethink and reimagine gathering spaces.
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NewsTesla boosts spending plan to $25 billion in AI, robotics push
Tesla Inc. anticipates billions of dollars in additional spending this year to support Elon Musk’s ambitions to transform the electric-vehicle pioneer into an AI and ...
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A&E5 thoughts: The 2026 LVL Up Expo at Las Vegas Convention Center
If cosplay is the currency of every great fan expo, LVL Up was loaded.
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NewsLas Vegas mayor highlights homeless crisis in State of the City speech
Homelessness is worse than Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley expected when she took office in December 2024 and now affects thousands across Clark County, she ...
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TasteGabriela Cámara delivers sophistication from Mexico City with Cantina Contramar
The Fontainebleau Las Vegas offshoot of the chef's acclaimed seafood destination is focused on ingredients and execution.
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SportsGolden Knights fall behind in series against Mammoth after dropping Game 3
Lawson Crouse scored twice in a 5:42 span in the second period and the Utah Mammoth won the first NHL playoff game in the state, ...
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A&ETwo Broadway hits are coming to the Venetian Theatre
"Mrs. Doubtfire" and "The Book of Mormon" will play on the Strip this year.
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SportsLas Vegas High's NFL pipeline starts with neighborhood grit
Fernando Carmona Jr. is one of four players from Las Vegas High who will take part in rookie minicamps in the coming weeks — a ...
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SoccerLas Vegas pitched as relocation spot for Vancouver MLS team
The Athletic reports that a special committee of MLS owners met earlier this month to discuss the future of the Vancouver franchise, including the possibility ...
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A&EWhat to do in Las Vegas this week: April 30-May 6
Mary J. Blige at Dolby Live, 50 Cent at LIV, Emo Orchestra at the Strat, Las Vegas DreamBirds at Hard Rock Live and more.
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Breaking NewsNevada mourns Ruby Duncan, a legendary advocate for poor families
Ruby Duncan co-founded Operation Life, a nonprofit she directed for nearly two decades, building medical clinics, daycare centers, drug prevention programs and employment initiatives.
