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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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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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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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NewsNevada, California and Arizona announce new water-saving plan for dwindling Colorado River
With the Colorado River’s giant reservoirs declining toward critically low levels, negotiators for California, Arizona and Nevada announced Friday that they have agreed on a ...
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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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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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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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Fine Art'Rhythm and Resilience: Black Vegas' highlights the legacy of the city's African American community
"Rhythm and Resilience" is on display through August 20 at the new Civic Center Gallery.
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BusinessMGM Grand launches retro gaming lounge with free play for guests
MGM Grand has opened Bonus Round Totally Awesome Bar + Arcade, a 21-and-older venue that blends classic arcade games with cocktails, casual food and a ...
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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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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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CommunityHenderson 12-year-old wins Elks National Hoop Shoot with perfect performance
Duncan, a 12-year-old sixth-grader at Jack & Terry Mannion Middle School in Henderson, won the Elks Free Throw National Hoop Shoot on April 18 in ...
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BusinessSpirit Airlines ceases operations. Las Vegas airport says all 16 routes still covered
Spirit Airlines took its last flight this week, ending 34 years of bright yellow planes and bare-bones fares that made budget travel accessible to millions ...
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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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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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MusicOlivia Rodrigo plus Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean set December dates in Las Vegas
A couple of blockbuster tours announced Las Vegas dates for December on Thursday, with Olivia Rodrigo booking two nights at T-Mobile Arena and Luke Bryan ...
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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.
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SportsVanderbilt forward transferring to UNLV basketball
His most notable experience came as a sophomore at Washington in 2024-25 when he averaged 11.8 points and five rebounds per game in making 27 ...
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A&EMoshpits and memories: Sick New World Las Vegas
After a year-long hiatus, Sick New World returned to the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on April 25 with more than 50 bands.
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WeatherNew extreme heat strategy aims to shield Southern Nevada’s most vulnerable commuters
The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada launched a plan to fortify the region’s infrastructure against extreme heat ...
