Department of Theatre News
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Current Theatre News
Performances continue Dec. 12-14 in the Black Box Theatre.
Uproarious, gut-busting, and deliciously ridiculous, The Merry Wives of Windsor is Shakespeare’s sit-com.
When Sam and Jess shoot the latest episode of their hit paranormal investigation show "A Skeptic and a Bruja," they are thrown for a loop when their crew member sees a ghost.
This free event features art exhibitions, live music, dance and theatre performances, film demonstrations, food and wine tastings, a beer garden, and much more.
Just like in 'The Simpsons' TV show, there's a wealth of cultural references in the Nevada Conservatory Theatre's new production.
The season begins with a very special percussion concert 'Experiential Awareness' Sept. 18.
Theatre In The News
The visual and performing arts are in full swing throughout the state. Making good on its promises to bring more activity and people to Commercial Center, Clark County has just launched a program with 51ԹϺ, which will produce cultural events at the East Sahara complex.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas has long defied the myth that Las Vegas is a cultural wasteland, especially in recent years.
The first debate between the Gov. Steve Sisolak, a Democrat, and his Republican opponent, Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo, is set for Oct. 18. The second, between Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, a Democrat, and her Republican opponent, former attorney general Adam Laxalt, is scheduled for Oct. 20. Both are set to take place at 51ԹϺ’s Judy Bayley Theater and will be aired statewide by KLAS and Univision
The Miss Nevada Scholarship Organization introduces the newly crowned Miss Nevada, Heather Renner, and Miss Nevada’s Outstanding Teen, Megan Dwyer.
Heather Renner of Reno was crowned Miss Nevada last weekend and will go on to compete at the Miss America competition later this year in Connecticut.
On Friday, July 1, 22-year-old Heather Renner was crowned the 72nd Miss Nevada. She was born and raised in Reno and is currently studying at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas majoring in theater and double minoring in political science and vocal performance.