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Smith Center for the Performing Arts

Coordinates: 36°10′7″N 115°9′8″W / 36.16861°N 115.15222°W / 36.16861; -115.15222
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36°10′7″N 115°9′8″W / 36.16861°N 115.15222°W / 36.16861; -115.15222

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts
Photo of the Smith Center for the Performing Arts under construction in March 2010
Map
Standort361 Symphony Park Avenue
Las Vegas, Nevada
Coordinates36°10′7″N 115°9′8″W / 36.16861°N 115.15222°W / 36.16861; -115.15222
TypPerforming Arts Center
Capacity2,050
Website
Official Website

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, also known as the Smith Performing Arts Center, located in Downtown Las Vegas Nevada's Symphony Park is a 4.75 acres (1.92 ha) theater facility consisting of three theaters in two buildings.[1] Groundbreaking for the $470 million project was May 26, 2009.[1][2] The design style is Art Deco, reflecting that of the nearby Hoover Dam and features a 17 story bell tower. The building will be the first arts center in the nation to be LEED certified. It is scheduled to open in March 2012.[3]

The Smith Center will feature international music, and dance companies, and will be the main center of the Las Vegas Philharmonic and Nevada Ballet Theatre.[4]

Facilities

2012 Broadway Las Vegas Series

- The Color Purple: April 3–8, 2012

- Mary Poppins: May 22–27, 2012

- Million Dollar Quartet: June 12–17, 2012

- Memphis: A New Musical: July 18–22, 2012

On January 14, 2011, Myron Martin, CEO of the Smith Center, said in an interview with KXNT that the Smith Center's opening season will include, "Four of the biggest Broadway shows there are, including last year's Tony Award winner." The winner of the 2010 Tony Award for Best Musical was Memphis: A New Musical.[5]

2012-2013 Broadway Las Vegas Season

- Wicked the Musical: August 29-October 7, 2012

On September 12, 2010, the Smith Center for the Performing Arts announced that their first show in the 2012-2013 Broadway season will be Wicked the Musical.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Scherzer, Barbara (2009-05-20). "Vegas' Smith Center given greenlight". [[Variety (magazine)|]]. Retrieved 2009-05-25. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  2. ^ a b c d Choate, Alan (2009-05-06). "Smith Performing Arts Center project gets city go-ahead". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved 2009-05-25. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  3. ^ http://www.thesmithcenter.com/building/overview
  4. ^ "The Smith Center for the Performing Arts". Retrieved 2009-01-10.
  5. ^ "Smith Center Update". Retrieved 2011-01-14.
  6. ^ "Smith Center books musical 'Wicked' as its inaugural Broadway touring show". Retrieved 2010-09-12.


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