The program for Las Vegas Little Theatre’s presentation of “The Little Dog Laughed” warns about the play’s “full male nudity, strong language, and mature themes.” It’s not for the squeamish. But in the Hollywood satire, the profanities have a lyrical roll and the nudity is a natural, symbolic part of the story.
“It’s a real music school,” said Teddi Tarnoff, head of Las Vegas Valley School of Rock locations. “We’re teaching them songs, and they’re learning how to play in a band, but they’re getting as close to a real rock experience as humanly possible.”
Radio and dance don’t mix — except in “Three Acts, Two Dancers, One Radio Host,” featuring NPR’s Ira Glass and two modern dancers, which visits The Smith Center Saturday.
Guest artists conductor Rei Hotoda and violinist Bella Hristova left indelible marks on the audience through their artful musicianship and technical mastery during the Las Vegas Philharmonic concert Saturday at The Smith Center.
Violinist Bella Hristova’s musical journey began in Bulgaria, conductor Rei Hotoda’s in Chicago. But their separate musical paths led them to one place: The Smith Center, where they’ll share the spotlight during Saturday’s “Rising Star” concert.
As a critic, you know a production is pretty decent when the curtain drops on Act Two and you haven’t taken many notes because you’ve been too busy enjoying the show.
There will be blood. Copious amounts. Fortunately, there will also be laughs, which is precisely the point in “Re-Animator the Musical,” at The Smith Center’s cozy Troesh Studio Theater through Jan. 18.
The return of the Onyx Theatre is definitely a laughing matter, with two separate comedy shows coming in mid-January, a fully staged comedy in late January and a late-night comedy show in February.
