ROSE by Martin Sherman
A remarkable life that began in a tiny Russian village, moved on to Warsaw’s ghettos and ship called The Exodus, and finally to the boardwalks of Atlantic City, the Arizona Canyons and salsa-flavored nights in Miami Beach.

Award-winning vocal quartet Spectrum and their stunning sister group Radiance perform together in their unbelievable tribute to Motown and R & B music.

Under the distinct musical direction of Emmy-nominated music producer, David Downes, this spectacular musical experience features Celtic Woman performing classic Irish tunes, such as “The Water Is Wide,” “Green Grow the Rushes,” and “The Parting Glass;” timeless pop anthems such as “Bridge Over Troubled Water” and “Sailing” and inspirational songs including “You’ll Never Walk Alone” and “Ave Maria,” all with the signature Celtic Woman sound.

The notorious imposter and trickster who inspired the award-winning movie and Broadway musical, Catch Me If You Can, comes to The Smith Center. Frank Abagnale, known as America’s most gifted con man, takes audiences on a roller coaster ride as he tells his story of impersonating a pilot, pediatrician, stockbroker, college professor and even an assistant attorney general, all while cashing $2.5 million dollars in forged checks.

Two beloved bands. Two different genres. Together at last. The hot and happy music of authentic New Orleans jazz finally meets the lonesome sounds of the Appalachians as the Preservation Hall Jazz Band shares the stage with the world-class bluegrass ensemble, The Del McCoury Band. It’s a rare meeting that has already delighted audiences around the country.

Karla Bonoff has been described as one of the finest singer/songwriters of her generation. And in her case, that description is not hyperbole. With a career spanning four decades, Bonoff has enjoyed critical acclaim, commercial success, enduring popularity and the unwavering respect of her peers. In addition to achieving chart success with her own recordings, Karla has seen her songs become hits for such stellar artists as Bonnie Raitt, Wynonna Judd and Linda Ronstadt. Many of Bonoff’s ballads are now pop classics. All the while, she has continued to tour extensively, playing sold-out shows around the world.

LEXUS PRESENTS

In their short career, The Tenors have performed on The Oprah Winfrey Show (with Celine Dion), for Her Majesty The Queen, the live broadcast of the 2011 Emmy Awards, at the opening ceremonies of Vancouver’s 2010 Olympics and for the NBA, MLB, and NHL All-Star Games. They have been hailed as musical ambassadors and Canada’s national treasure.

LEXUS PRESENTS

Don’t miss this intimate solo acoustic performance. Jewel is an acclaimed American singer, songwriter, actress, poet, painter, philanthropist & daughter to an Alaskan cowboy singer-songwriter. From the remote ranch of her Alaskan youth to the triumph of international stardom, the three-time Grammy® nominee, hailed by The New York Times as a “songwriter bursting with talents,” has enjoyed career longevity rare among her generation of artists.

Friday, June 7 at 8:30pm, Saturday, June 8 at 8:30pm & Sunday, June 9 at 2:00pm

The acclaimed singer Clint Holmes, named Las Vegas entertainer of the Year three times, singer of the Year four times and awarded the Sammy Davis Jr. Foundation award, returns to Las Vegas to begin an exclusive engagement at Cabaret Jazz inside The Smith Center. A master entertainer, Clint never performs the same show twice. Details.

Direct from Broadway, the smash-hit musical AMERICAN IDIOT tells the story of three lifelong friends forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia. Based on Green Day’s Grammy Award-winning multiplatinum album and featuring the hits “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” “21 Guns,” “Wake Me Up When September Ends,” “Holiday,” and the blockbuster title track, AMERICAN IDIOT boldly takes the American musical where it’s never gone before.