Tony and Emmy Award-winning sensation Kristin Chenoweth will perform a special New Year's Eve concert inside Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center in Las Vegas beginning at 7:30 p.m. tonight. The star and her cast have been rehearsing in New York and are planning special content for this ONE NIGHT ONLY affair, to help "ring in" the New Year. BroadwayWorld was there to capture this personal invite from Kristin to come join the party. We'll be there for sure. Ms. Chenoweth, her Musical Director Mary-Mitchell Campbell and Director Richard Jay-Alexander are also promising some surprises.
The evening will feature Chenoweth performing an array of her most memorable songs and Broadway show tunes, including music from "Wicked," "Promises, Promises" and "Glee." This unique night with the multitalented performer promises to take concert goers on a ride of laughter, heartbreak, thrills and great music.
"I am so delighted to celebrate the New Year with a performance at The Smith Center," said Chenoweth. "What better place for a New Year's Eve party than Las Vegas!"
Chenoweth has had an extraordinarily diverse career including her show-stealing, Tony-winning performance in "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" and her triumphant star role when she originated the role of Glinda the Good Witch in "Wicked," which earned her a leading actress Tony Award Nomination. The actress is also a New York Times Bestselling Author, has recorded four solo albums and continues to tour with her critically acclaimed concerts. She is currently filming "The Boy Next Door" with Jennifer Lopez.
Chenoweth's critically acclaimed performance in the ABC series "Pushing Daisies" won her an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. Her guest appearance on Fox's comedy "Glee," earned her two Emmy Award nominations and a People's Choice Award for Favorite TV Guest Star. Kristin also starred as Annabeth Schott on the hit drama "The West Wing," guest judged on "American Idol" and was featured on CBS' "The Good Wife."
The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. on New Year's Eve; tonight, Dec. 31. Tickets are on sale at The Smith Center Box Office, located at 361 Symphony Park Avenue, by phone at 702-749-2000 or 808-326-6868 (TTY) and online at www.TheSmithCenter.com. For preferred seating and special rates for groups of 10 or more, contact 702-749-2348.
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