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Oct 03 Saturday
When star athlete Troy and shy science whiz Gabriella audition for the school musical, they inspire their classmates to embrace their talents and follow their dreams, proving that everyone deserves a chance to shine. Based on the hit Disney Channel movie, this crowd-pleasing musical is packed with memorable songs, high-energy choreography, and plenty of heart.
Love is a mess. Matrimony is deadly. Fifty sisters flee to an Italian villa to avoid marrying their 50 cousins. In an irreverent and chaotic adaptation of Aeschylus' The Suppliant Women, Big Love tackles relationships with mayhem, rage, heartache, and bloodshed.
Playwright Charles L. Mee says of his own work, “I like plays that are not too neat, too finished, too presentable. My own plays are broken, jagged, filled with sharp edges, filled with things that take sudden turns, careen into each other, smash up, veer off in sickening turns.That feels good to me." His preferences are quite evident in Big Love, as the plot is almost unrecognizable when compared to the original tale.
At 5:30 on October 2 with $10 tickets..
The 50th anniversary season opens with "Golden Glow," a celebration of creativity, collaboration, and possibility. Fifty years deserve more than reflection. They deserve creation. This landmark performance gathers an extraordinary community of choreographic voices whose works celebrate where UNLV Dance has been, honor who it is today, and imagine where it will go next.
Featured guest choreographers include: Emily Schoen Branch, Robert Kleinendorst, Kedric Bateman, David Mayorga, Hayley Meier and Jason Hortin.
Cruise to Henderson Hot Rod Days for two days of classic cars and live entertainment! Now in its 7th year, the is one of Southern Nevada's largest car shows. Along with hundreds of classic vehicles, visitors can enjoy food and drink vendors, live entertainment. Plenty of fun for all ages. Admission is free: more info at Get Tickets.
Experience the music of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers with Petty and the Heartshakers, a tribute band dedicated to keeping the legendary artist’s music alive. Led by Dan, whose natural resemblance to Tom Petty inspired him to create the tribute, the band brings Petty’s iconic sound and spirit to the stage.
After being encouraged by fellow musicians to form a Tom Petty tribute in 2016, Dan discovered a deeper connection to Petty’s artistry after watching the documentary Runnin’ Down a Dream. What began as a tribute has grown into a heartfelt celebration of Petty, the Heartbreakers and their unforgettable catalog of music.
Doors open at 6 p.m., with the show beginning at 7 p.m. The event is 21 and older.
Suika T & Band deliver an explosive live Latin fusion concert experience that resonates in the heart and ignites the dance floor. Their original lyrics and positive messages invite celebration, unity and freedom. Fronted by Mexican singer-songwriter Suika T, the eight-piece band combines vibrant percussion, dynamic horn lines, psychedelic guitar and uplifting lyrics with strong Latin roots.
Refreshments will be available for purchase. Free and for all ages. No glass containers or pets, please. More info at Get Tickets.
"Things I Shouldn’t Tell You" takes an unapologetically funny look at the trials, triumphs and unexpected indignities of being a woman in midlife. From a magical mistress and a quick-fix vibrator to the fine art of plucking chin hairs, Shannan Calcutt finds humor in the things women experience but are often told they shouldn’t talk about.
Oct. 1-3, 8-10, 7 p.m.Oct. 4, 11, 2 p.m.
Nevada Ballet Theater performs two popular works. With Carmina Burana, revel in pure artistic spectacle as NBT’s dancers are joined by the Las Vegas Philharmonic and its chorus for an extravaganza of ballet, music, and vocal talents that pierce the soul and envelop the audience in a stirring and profound experience. Music by Carl Orff. Serenade, a little less dramatic, has choreography by George Balanchine to music by Tchaikovsky. Call it quietly profound.