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GUYS SING DOLLS Set for Smith Center, 5/23

By: Mar. 23, 2015
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Raise your glasses Las Vegas! The men are singing, celebrating and toasting 100 years of the American Popular Songbook by showcasing female lyricists and songwriters in Guys Sing Dolls - A Feminine Toast with a Twist of Testosterone for two performances only at Cabaret Jazz at the Smith Center on Saturday, May 23, 2015. The unique show will put a twist on some classics and explore many popular genres of music including songs from the movies, Grammy winning pop tunes, Broadway, Country, Jazz & Inspirational standards, performed by some of the best male singers from Broadway to Las Vegas.

The extraordinary lineup of acclaimed vocalists include Olivier Award nominee, Brent Barrett, best-known to the Vegas audiences as the "Phantom" in Phantom: The Las Vegas Spectacular, as well as Chicago: The Musical on Broadway; Benjamin D. Hale ("Johnny Cash" in Million Dollar Quartet at Harrah's); Carnell Johnson ("Javert" in LES MISERABLES, at UNLV); acclaimed singer / songwriter and Vegas favorite, Christopher Lash; and, New York Nightlife Award-winning vocalist and recording artist, Phillip Officer, who was also featured on Broadway in Side Show.

These acclaimed voices will add their own twists to some of the best songs by your favorite female songwriters, including Peggy Lee, Carole King, Dolly Parton, Dorothy Fields, Betty Comden, Adele, Cyndi Lauper, Marilyn Bergmann and more. Journey through the decades as popular music evolves and women step into the spotlight to have their voices heard.

Of course no evening of music would exist without an amazing band. Joining the great singers and writers will be musical director John Boswell (piano recording artist), and guitarist, John Wedemeyer, both highly acclaimed in the world of music and cabaret. Rounding out the musicians will be Steve Flora (Bass) and Jess Gopen (Drums).

Guys Sing Dolls - A Feminine Toast with a Twist of Testosterone will perform two performances at Cabaret Jazz at The Smith Center (361 Symphony Park Avenue, Las Vegas, NV) Memorial Day Weekend on Saturday, May 23, 2015. Performance times are 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm. Ticket prices are $35 - $40. To purchase tickets, call (702) 749-2000 or visit www.TheSmithCenter.com.



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