The Smith Center Announces 2023-2024 Toyota Broadway Las Vegas Series to Feature Eight Productions (2024)

New Lineup Features Beloved Classics, Musical Megahits and Groundbreaking Shows Direct from the Broadway Stage

Las Vegas’ Heart of the Arts,The Smith Center for the Performing Artsis proud to present its newest lineup of Broadway productions for its 2023-2024 season of its highly popular Toyota Broadway Las Vegas Series.

Sponsored by Southern Nevada Toyota Dealers with University Medical Center as a season supporter, the new season features eight Broadway stage productions direct from Broadway with a collective 20 Tony Awards, 16 Drama Desk Awards and 11 Laurence Olivier Awards.

For more information, visitTheSmithCenter.com/Broadway.

The season begins in August withBEETLEJUICE, the hilarious musical comedy based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, and continues with the triumphant return ofLES MISÉRABLESin September followed by the inspiring musical story of The TemptationsAIN’T TOO PROUDin October.

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The iconic productionCHICAGO, featuring the thrilling choreography of Bob Fosse, ushers in the new year in January before the time-honored musical comedyFUNNY GIRLin March.

The heartwarmingCOME FROM AWAYreturns to The Smith Center by popular demand in May, followed by the Bob Dylan musicalGIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRYand a new production of the high-flying musical classicPETER PANin June.

2022 – 2023 season ticket holders may renew now by visitingTheSmithCenter.com/Broadway.Please note that The Smith Center Box Office is currently not open for in-person purchases.

Anyone from the general public looking to purchase a new 2023 – 2024 season subscription may register their interest atTheSmithCenter.com/Broadway.

For more information on this season’s productions, please see below.

BEETLEJUICE

Tuesday, August 29 – Sunday, September 3, 2023

He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to Las Vegas.

It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. With an irreverent book, an astonishing set, and a score that’s out of this Netherworld, BEETLEJUICE is “SCREAMINGLY GOOD FUN!” (Variety). And under its uproarious surface (six feet under, to be exact), it’s a remarkably touching show about family, love and making the most of every Day-O!

Recommended for 13+. Parental discretion advised.

LES MISÉRABLES

Tuesday, September 12 – Sunday, September 17, 2023

Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Boublil and Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon,Les Misérables. This brilliant staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed as “a reborn dream of a production” (Daily Telegraph). Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France,Les Misérablestells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. The magnificent score ofLes Misérablesincludes the songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More” and many more.

Recommended for ages 12+

AIN’T TOO PROUD

Tuesday, October 10 – Sunday, October 15, 2023

Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptationsis the electrifying, new smash-hit Broadway musical thatfollows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Nominated for 12 TonyAwards and the winner of the 2019 Tony Award for Best Choreography,Ain’t Too Proudis a thrilling story of brotherhood, family, loyalty and betrayal during a decade of civil unrest in America. Set to the beat of the group’s treasured hits, including “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” “Get Ready” and “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,”Ain’t Too Proudtells the unforgettable story of the legendary quintet that Billboard Magazine named the greatest R&B group of all time

Recommended for ages 12+

CHICAGO

Tuesday, January 16 – Sunday, January 21, 2024

After 25 years, CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz, with one show-stopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. No wonder CHICAGO has been honored with 6 Tony Awards, 2 Olivier Awards, a Grammy, and thousands of standing ovations. As we celebrate our 25th anniversary — you’ve got to come see why the name on everyone’s lips is still…CHICAGO.

Recommended for ages 13+

FUNNY GIRL

Tuesday, March 26 – Sunday, March 31, 2024

WELCOME TO MUSICAL COMEDY HEAVEN!

Featuring one of the greatest musical scores of all time, including classic songs “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star,” and “People,” this letter to the theatre is the story of the indomitable Fanny Brice, a girl from the Lower East Side who dreamed of a life on the stage. Everyone told her she’d never be a star, but then something funny happened—she became one of the most beloved performers in history, shining brighter than the brightest lights of Broadway.

Recommended for ages 10+

COME FROM AWAY

Tuesday, May 14 – Sunday, May 19, 2024

Broadway’s COME FROM AWAY is a Best Musical winner all across North America!

ThisNew York TimesCritics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. Don’t miss this breathtaking musical written by Tony® nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, and helmed by Tony-winning Best Director, Christopher Ashley.Newsweekcheers, “It takes you to a place you never want to leave!”

Recommended for ages 10+

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY

Tuesday, June 4 – Sunday, June 9, 2024

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY is the Tony Award-winning new musical that theChicago Tribune declares is “a Broadway revelation!”

Written and directed by celebrated playwright Conor McPherson and featuring Tony Award-winning orchestrations by Simon Hale, GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY reimagines 20 legendary songs of Bob Dylan as they’ve never been heard before, including “Forever Young,” “All Along The Watchtower,” “Hurricane,” “Slow Train Coming,” and “Like A Rolling Stone.”

It’s 1934 in Duluth, Minnesota. We meet a group of wayward travelers whose lives intersect in a guesthouse filled with music, life and hope. Experience this ‘profoundly beautiful’ production (The New York Times) brought to vivid life by an extraordinary company of actors and musicians.

Recommended for ages 12+

PETER PAN

Tuesday, June 18 – Sunday, June 23, 2024

This high-flying musical has been delighting audiences of all ages for close to 70 years and is now being brought back to life in a new production directed by Emmy Award-winner Lonny Price with an additional book by celebrated playwright Larissa FastHorse. The adventure begins when PETER PAN and his mischievous fairy sidekick, Tinker Bell, visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night. With a sprinkle of pixie dust and a few happy thoughts, the children are taken on a magical journey they will never forget.

This extraordinary musical full of excitement and adventure features iconic and timeless songs including “I’m Flying,” “I Gotta Crow,” “I Won’t Grow Up” and “Neverland.” PETER PAN embraces the child in us all so go on a journey from the second star to the right and straight on ‘til morning – your entire family will be Hooked!

Recommended for ages 5+