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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.

Colin Kane might be known as an insult comic, but he is direct and honest combining biting commentary with heart. The comedian will debut his first residency, The Wolf, inside Vinyl at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas on July 27.

Camp Broadway held each summer at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts instills the love of musical theater in children. Camp Broadway participants ages 10 to 17 have rehearsed during the week of July 16 for the Camp Broadway Family Finale to be held on July 20.

Entertainment comes in many forms, but the best kind involves a live audience. This weekend, experience the live screening of Bar Rescue: Operation Puerto Rico and a live podcast taping of Jon Taffer: No Excuses at the Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank, California on July 22.

The career path for Ian Ward continues to shine from the glitz of the Las Vegas Strip to the bright lights of Broadway. Ward is part of the cast of 'Gettin' the Band Back Together' with previews at the Belasco Theatre beginning July 19 and scheduled to open Aug. 13.

Sexy and sizzling Dita Von Teese is bringing her new striptease spectacle "Dita Von Teese and the Copper Coupe" to the House of Blues Las Vegas June 28. Partnering with Absolut Elyx, Von Teese will be performing stunning new acts infused with glimmering copper elements, inspired by Absolut Elyx and its unique copper distilling process for the luxury vodka.

Crime, drama, intrigue, and music have always been a staple of television and films. Emmy-winning composer Mac Quayle most recently scored the hit FX show, 'The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story.” He also released his original score soundtrack for the show that includes the haunting electronic and string track, 'Donatella.' Quayle won the Emmy for his score on USA Network's Golden Globe-winning suspense-thriller “Mr. Robot.”

On July 11, 1987, performers and crews from the Las Vegas Strip came together to debut "Golden Rainbow" at the Ziegfeld Theatre at Bally's to benefit those diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. The 32nd annual show, Ribbon of Life "The Show Must Go On" will be presented at The Foundry at SLS Las Vegas on June 24.

A smash hit television series can create a memorable soundtrack. That is what singer, songwriter, and producer Siddhartha Khosla accomplished with his score for NBC's Golden Globe and Emmy-winning series “This is Us.”

Emmy-winning composer Kris Bowers scores compositions that step beyond the traditional boundaries of genre to form new and thrilling music. Bowers currently scores Netflix's “Dear White People,” and Shonda Rhimes' “For The People,” starring Hope Davis.

Broadway star Brent Barrett will wow audiences as a special guest emcee in "The Cocktail Cabaret" on Cleopatra's Barge in Caesars Palace June 13-16.

"Marilyn! The New Musical" debuted at Paris Las Vegas on Marilyn Monroe's birthday on June 1.

Myron Martin, president and CEO of The Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas, influences the Tony Awards with his vote. The excitement builds as he and others will get to see the results on June 10 during the 72nd annual award show broadcast live on CBS 8 p.m. PT7 p.m. CT.