FUN HOME, FINDING NEVERLAND, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS and More Set for 2016-17 Broadway Las Vegas Lineup

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts announces the highly anticipated lineup of performances for the 2016-2017 Broadway Las Vegas Series. From August 2016 to June 2017, the upcoming season sponsored by Southern Nevada Ford Stores, will feature Tony Award-winning productions, Broadway smashes and first-ever national tours. For more information visit TheSmithCenter.com.

The nine-part series features timeless Broadway classics as well as some of today's newest, critically acclaimed and Tony Award-winning productions including BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL, FUN HOME, MATILDA THE MUSICAL, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS, MOTOWN THE MUSICAL, FINDING NEVERLAND, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS and THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. Combined, the celebrated roster of productions represents more than 22 Tony Award wins.

Tickets for the upcoming Broadway Las Vegas series will first be made available for renewal to current season subscribers beginning Wednesday, Feb. 24. Additionally, for the first time, patrons will have the flexibility when scheduling their season to choose a nine, eight, or seven show series. New subscription orders for the 2016-2017 season begin Monday, May 2 by visiting TheSmithCenter.com, by phone at 702-749-2VIP (2847) or 808-326-6868 (TTY) and at the Box Office located at 361 Symphony Park Ave. For preferred seating and special rates for groups of 10 or more, contact 702-749-2348.

Additional information on 2016-2017 Broadway Las Vegas season shows may be found below. On-sale dates for tickets to individual performances will be announced at a later date.

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THE SOUND OF MUSIC

Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016 - Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016

THE HILLS ARE ALIVE! A brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien, is coming to The Smith Center for the Performing Arts. The beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family will once again thrill audiences with its Tony, Grammy and Academy Award-winning Best Score, including "My Favorite Things," "Edelweiss" and the title song. THE SOUND OF MUSIC enjoyed extraordinary success as a live television production when "The Sound of Music Live!" aired on NBC in December, 2013 and was seen by over 44 million people. 2015 marked the 50th anniversary of the film version, which continues to be the most successful movie musical in history.

BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL

Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016 - Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016

BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL tells the Tony and Grammy Award-winning inspiring true story of King's remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation.

IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS

Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016 - Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016

The timeless movie "White Christmas" is adapted for the stage in a lavish new production that the New York Times says to "put on your wish list." IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS tells the story of a song-and-dance team putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and falling for a stunning sister act in the process. This merry and bright holiday musical is full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written!

FUN HOME

Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017 - Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017

Every once in a while a Broadway musical comes along that surprises, moves and excites audiences in ways only a truly landmark musical can. The groundbreaking, uplifting and exquisite new musical FUN HOME was the event of the Broadway season, receiving raves from critics and audiences alike, winning five 2015 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL and making history along the way. Based on Alison Bechdel's best-selling graphic memoir, FUN HOME introduces us to Alison at three different ages as she explores and unravels the many mysteries of her childhood. A refreshingly honest musical about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes, FUN HOME is extraordinary, a rare beauty that pumps fresh air into Broadway.

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL

Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017 - Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017

It began as one man's story... became everyone's music... and is now Broadway's musical. MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy's journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson and many more. Motown shattered barriers, shaped our lives and made us all move to the same beat. Featuring classic songs such as "My Girl" and "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," experience the story behind the music in the record-breaking smash hit MOTOWN THE MUSICAL!

FINDING NEVERLAND

Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017 - Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017

FINDING NEVERLAND is Broadway's biggest new hit and the winner of Broadway.com's Audience Choice Award for BEST MUSICAL! This breathtaking smash "captures the kid-at-heart" (Time Magazine). Vogue cheers, "it's a must-see you'll remember for years to come!"Directed by visionary Tony winner Diane Paulus, FINDING NEVERLAND tells the incredible story behind one of the world's most beloved characters: Peter Pan. Playwright J.M. Barrie struggles to find inspiration until he meets four young brothers and their beautiful widowed mother. Spellbound by the boys' enchanting make-believe adventures, he sets out to write a play that will astound London theatergoers. With a little bit of pixie dust and a lot of faith, Barrie takes this monumental leap, leaving his old world behind for Neverland where nothing is impossible and the wonder of childhood lasts forever. The magic of Barrie's classic tale springs spectacularly to life in this heartwarming theatrical event. FINDING NEVERLAND is "far andaway the best musical of the year!" (NPR).

MATILDA THE MUSICAL

Tuesday, March 14, 2017 - Sunday, March 19, 2017

Time Magazine's #1 Show of the Year! Winner of 50 international awards, including four Tony Awards, MATILDA THE MUSICAL is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Based on the beloved novel by Roald Dahl, MATILDA continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages on Broadway, in London's West End, and in Sydney, Australia. The Wall Street Journal says, "The makers of MATILDA have done the impossible - triumphantly! It is smart, sweet, zany and stupendous fun."

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS

Tuesday, April 11, 2017 - Sunday, April 16, 2017

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS is the new Tony Award-winning musical about an American soldier, a mysterious French girl and an indomitable European city, each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of war. Acclaimed director/choreographer and 2015 Tony Award winner Christopher Wheeldon brings the magic and romance of Paris into the perfect harmony with unforgettable songs from George and Ira Gershwin in the show that earned more awards than any other musical in the 2014-2015 season!

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

Wednesday, May 31, 2017 - Sunday, June 11, 2017

Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will come to The Smith Center for the Performing Arts as part of a brand new North American Tour. Hailed by critics as "bigger and better than ever before," this production boasts many exciting special effects including the show's legendary chandelier, new scenic and lighting designs, new staging and choreography. The beloved story and thrilling score will be performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this PHANTOM one of the largest productions now on tour.

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The hallmark of downtown Las Vegas' 61-acre urban development known as Symphony Park, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts is a public-private partnership that opened in March 2012. Heralded as the city's Heart of the Arts, The Smith Center is an architectural triumph and long-awaited cultural achievement that educates and entertains the citizens of Southern Nevada. The $470 million world-class performing arts center offers a blend of performances by resident companies, first-run touring attractions, lectures and internationally-acclaimed performers in music, theater and dance. The five-acre campus features four performance spaces including the 2,050-seat Reynolds Hall, the 258-seat Cabaret Jazz club, the 250-seat Troesh Studio Theater and the 1.7-acre Donald W. Reynolds Symphony Park for outdoor concerts. Additionally, the campus is home to the Discovery Children's Museum that opened in March 2013. For more information about The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, please visit www.TheSmithCenter.com. Keep up with news and events on Facebook and follow The Smith Center on Twitter at @SmithCenterLV.

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