News: Department of Theatre

Much Ado About Nothing production
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Theater professor Lezlie C. Cross on Beatrice, one of Shakespeare’s wittiest heroines, and the example she set for modern feminists. Learn more at her free University Forum lecture Sept. 30.

National Circus and Acrobats of the People's Republic of China
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The spectacle of Beijing’s preeminent circus will have the whole family on the edge of their seats.

Poster for Much Ado About Nothing
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Performances are in the Judy Bayley Theatre. Tickets are just $27.50-$33, and discounts are available. UNLV students can purchase one ticket for $10 with valid ID.

water splahes on an open hand
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Performances run through Sept. 27 in the UNLV Black Box Theatre. Tickets are just $16.50. UNLV students can purchase one ticket for $10 with valid ID.

PAC Season poster
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Southern Nevada’s longstanding performing arts venue will feature the acclaimed Charles Vanda Master Series, The Allegro Guitar Series, and the Chamber Music Series.

Cast of ACE
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Broadway veterans and local Las Vegas professionals lead the cast of the Nevada Conservatory Theatre’s new musical “ACE.” Get tickets for the Aug. 22 and 23 performances.

ACE: A new American Musical
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The Nevada Conservatory Theatre will present the new musical “ACE” in a fully-staged concert setting for two performances Aug. 22-23.

UNLV stamp in the concrete
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An eclectic group of six vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime May 1-10. Directed by Tim Bennett.

Judy Bayley Theatre
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Featuring Shakespeare's "Much Ado about Nothing," Quiara Alegría Hudes's "Water by the Spoonful," Harper Lee’s seminal "To Kill a Mockingbird," Cole Porter’s "Kiss Me, Kate," as well as special holiday shows.

Venus in Fur
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David Ives' play, in collaboration with Cockroach Theatre, runs March 19-29 in the UNLV Black Box Theatre as well as at the Cockroach Theatre in Art Square in downtown Las Vegas.

Annual Nevada Entertainer/Artist Hall of Fame cover photo
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This year's ceremony honors Dr. Keith Boman, arts advocate; Gary Nelson, director; and Paul Curtis Steelman, architect.

Six Characters in Search of an Author
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The play, written by Luigi Pirandello, runs Feb. 20-29 and is directed by Jean Randich.