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Do You Hear the Countries Sing?

Utah Shakespeare Festival’s marquee production has parallels in contemporary America

Profundity-averse theatergoers might ignore the social crosscurrents swirling through Les Misérables, instead distilling it to a chase tale—The Fugitive as operetta—but others will likely be struck by how eerily the societal roiling of 19th-century France mirrors the turbulent divisions of 21st-century America. Read more »

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The Adjustment Bureau

UNLV’s Performing Arts Center adapts after ceding the limelight to The Smith Center

Our city’s cultural balance between our twin performing arts centers at UNLV and The Smith Center for the Performing Arts has come into clearer focus now that the university—once our artistic hub—has announced its 2012-13 stage schedule. Read more »

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From Page to Stage

Meet Cockroach Theatre’s radical new resident playwright

Nothing is off-limits for award-winning local playwright Erica Griffin. She dabbles in conspiracy theories, feminism, greed, corruption, murder, incest, mental illness. It’s possible her plays will offend you. It’s also possible you’ll see the world differently—if you’re brave enough to stick around. Read more »

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Every Witch Way

Ex-Wicked star Idina Menzel will bewitch Las Vegas with her golden voice and—we can only hope—off-color humor

Fittingly, the Wicked witch is heading west. Read more »

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Life as Story Fodder

Ron Shock, who died at 69, drew from his varied past to entertain his own way

Comedian Ron Shock was a master storyteller. The national headliner was commanding, energetic and joyous—somewhere between a prizefighter and an improv jazz musician. Read more »

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Cirque de Street Clothes

During their Vegas stop, a human circus showed the power of plain

Imagine Cirque du Soleil stripped down to its core, void of elaborate costumes, multimillion-dollar stages and special effects. Then take its acrobatic elements and set them to contemporary music such as hip-hop and dubstep. Bundle this up with a storyline that explores mental illness. Read more »

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He’s Game

Jerry Springer enjoys the spontaneity of hosting The Price Is Right Live! … even if he needs a little help with the rules

One thing is clear: The people in the line for the Bally’s showroom are very excited to see The Price Is Right Live! They’re an hour early, some wearing matching T-shirts and pageant sashes. Most already have their yellow price-tag nametags, and all are fidgety with anticipation. Read more »

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Cool Cat in the Hat

Bluesman Michael Grimm talks about life offstage—and singing about it onstage—in his new Green Valley Ranch residency

Happy hooting and hollering dies down as the slender, laid-back fellow in ripped jeans, gray shirt, vest and trademark fedora pauses between blues tunes pulled deep from his gut. Read more »

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George, By George

Alan Safier channels the impish charms of that bespectacled comedy legend in Say Goodnight Gracie

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Career Quickstep

For Kyle Massey the transition into adulthood includes a stint with the Vegas production of Dancing With the Stars

Disney star Kyle Massey dazzled 40 million viewers during the 11th season of Dancing With the Stars in 2010. His childlike exuberance, bright smile and fearless conviction to each routine won over the judges, leading him to finish second to actress Jennifer Grey. Read more »

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