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Joely Fisher encompasses many roles to many people. She is the daughter of legendary crooner Eddie Fisher and entertainment icon Connie Stevens. She is the half-sister to the late Carrie Fisher. She was one of the lead characters in Ellen DeGeneres' sitcom Ellen. She is a wife, mother, caregiver, vocalist, actor, and author. Joely will bring her life to the stage in Growing Up Fisher for a one-night-only engagement at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts on Dec. 1.

Vocalist extraordinaire Travis Cloer (Jersey Boys) will join Kristen Hertzenberg (Phantom) and the Las Vegas Master Singers for The Las Vegas Philharmonic presents A Classic Holiday concert in Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts on Dec. 1.

Smooth notes that sing, the beat of the drum that pulsates, and moan of emotion from the horn create the American-made music of jazz. Fans, devotees, and music lovers will relish The Jazz Eclectic Concert Series Vol. 4 to be performed at Myron's Cabaret in the Smith Center on Nov. 27.

Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist singersongwriter Raul Midon performs beyond any labels, styles, or genres. Las Vegas audiences will get to enjoy this unique performer at Myron's Cabaret Jazz at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts on Nov. 9.

Grammy Award-nominated singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Louise Goffin brings her talents to the classroom on Nov. 3 and on stage on Nov. 4 at The Space LV.

After his triumphant tour in China, pianist Philip Fortenberry will bring his salute to Broadway to Las Vegas. Give My Regards, a one-night-only solo concert, will be performed in Myron's Cabaret Jazz showroom at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts on Oct. 22.

Suave and debonair, a gangster saunters onto the stage, sizes up his audience, and the tale of the story of how the mob helped to make Las Vegas bursts into the showroom. Along with commentary about the life of "The Prince of the Mafia" Michael Franzese, John 'Handsome Johnny' Roselli is captured by one of the leads-narrator and storyteller Marcel Forestieri. A cautionary tale with an ending of redemption, A Mob Story combines song and dance with recounting this fascinating story at the Plaza Showroom in the Plaza Las Vegas.

When magician Mat Franco won NBC's America's Got Talent, he was given the opportunity to headline his own show in Vegas. Recently he celebrated the third anniversary of Matt Franco -Magic Reinvented Nightly performed in the Mat Franco Theater at The LINQ Hotel & Casino. Whether up close and personal or on stage, Mat amazes and delights audiences of all ages. He recently spoke with BroadwayWorld.com about this milestone in his life and continuing as a headliner on the Las Vegas Strip.

Physicians and other talented professionals of the Southern Nevada medical community will break out in song and music on stage to benefit the nonprofit Nathan Adelson Hospice. Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Peter Cetera will be joining them as the headliner for Serenades of Life - Doctors in Concert show at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts on Oct. 20.

M&M American Dance Theatre celebrates musical theater with the founders, married song and dance team Michael Kessler and Melinda Jackson, when they perform in Broadway Love Songs, Dances & Backstage Stories at the Windmill Library Theatre on Oct. 19.

The television show Friends remains a perennial favorite beginning from its first broadcast in the 1990s to its rebroadcast on various streaming services, TBS and Paramount Network. FRIENDS! The Musical Parody, the live comedic production, brings the beloved show to a new audience with its debut at the D Las Vegas on Oct. 26.

This year, Circus Couture will combine immersive theater emphasizing the importance of space and design in an environment focusing on a personal experience for each guest. The artistic explosion Encompass will be held at the Brooklyn Bowl on Oct. 12.

The topics of depression and suicide are brought to the stage with compassion, humor, introspection, and sensitivity in Every Brilliant Thing. Visiting artist Jane C. Walsh directs lead Marcus Weiss in its first production of the 2018-19 season with performances through Sept. 30.

Audiences can experience adventure on stage at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts National Geographic Live series. National Geographic's touring speaker series, a first for Southern Nevada, will first present "Spinosaurus: Lost Giant of the Cretaceous" with paleontologist Nizar Ibrahim on Sept. 28.

Turning 21 years of age is a milestone, even in 1879 as young Frederic, a pirate in training, has fallen for the lovely Mabel. However, a big obstacle stands in the way of true love. What will Frederic do? Gilbert & Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance showcases his quandary with musical, humor, and a timeless story as presented by Sin City Opera with Super Summer Theatre through Sept. 22.

Now more than ever, the inspiration of the true life story of Rudy Ruettiger is needed to combat the sadness, tragedy and overwhelming horror of current events. The movie made about his triumphs against all the odds is celebrating its 25th anniversary with two special showings. Fathom Events' celebration of the classic 'Rudy' starring Sean Astin is returning to theaters nationwide for two days only, Aug. 28 and Sept. 2.

The award-winning musical Cabaret transcends time with its relevant message for audiences today. The play captures the dark, oppressive mood of Berlin in the 1930s before the start of World War II with the distraction of sex, liquor, and drugs. Troy Heard directed the production for the Majestic Repertory Theatre with performances through Aug. 26. He took time to speak with BroadwayWorld.com about what the play conveys.

The turbulence of today's world can be compared to the message of the musical 'Cabaret.' The award-winning play captures the turmoil of the times from the past transporting the audience to the present. The Majestic Repertory Theatre presents the intense production through Aug. 26.

The fifth annual Vegas Valley Theatre Awards presented by Eat More Art Vegas! was celebrated at the Starbright Theatre celebrating live theater in Southern Nevada.

Kevin Burke the star of Defending the Caveman will be leaving the Las Vegas production. Celebratory champagne toast and Caveman club salute will end Burke's final performance at the D Las Vegas on Aug. 2.