Las Vegas is known for its glamour, glitz, and 24-hour lifestyle. Amidst all the glimmering hotels and the hustle and bustle of all the casinos, there’s no shortage of entertaining live theater, shows, music, and fabulous, quirky theaters in Las Vegas. From the Las Vegas strip to spots off the beaten path, the city is full of places to see live performances and is even home to a place where you can take in a movie in an old-fashioned drive-in theater. Our Créme de la Créme staff shares some of the best theater venues in Las Vegas.

Nevada Ballet Theatre

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For all forms of dance, see a performance at Nevada Ballet Theatre. See classical ballets such as The Nutcracker and new works by contemporary choreographers. You and your loved ones can enjoy ballet versions of shows such as Dracula and The Wizard of Oz. Take in Allegro Brillante, with a classic score of Piano Concerto No. 3 by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky and choreographed by the ballet master George Balanchine. Take in the contemporary piece Blue Until June, choreographed by Trey McIntyre and set to the music of Etta James.

Nevada Ballet Theatre also has its own academy, which provides young people in Las Vegas with a premier dance education. See your next dance performance at 1651 Inner Circle in Las Vegas.

The Asylum Theatre

For a collaborative theater experience, see a show at The Asylum Theatre. Their focus is on progressive art in the theater through staging professional productions of original plays by contemporary playwrights. They also put on innovative productions of works by established playwrights. The Asylum emphasizes producing new plays by playwrights across the United States, whether through fully-mounted productions or staged readings. They also showcase new and established musical theater productions. Their mission is to contribute to the cultural life of Las Vegas. The Asylum Theatre is located at 4441 Rockaway Beach St. in Las Vegas.

The Smith Center

Pay a visit to The Smith Center for various programming across many genres. The Smith Center brings the best of Broadway to Las Vegas, plus presents dance and music from around the world, including Tony Award-winning musicals, acclaimed vocalists, bands, orchestras, and more. Take in the Toyota Broadway Las Vegas series, which showcases family favorites and acclaimed revivals. The 2022-2023 Toyota Broadway Las Vegas Series will present Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Mean Girls, To Kill A Mockingbird, Disney’s Frozen, and Tina! The Tina Turner Musical.

You can take the whole family to “What’s Up, Doc?” A celebration of Bugs Bunny with a live symphony orchestra for a show that brilliantly blends classic animation with classical music. After successfully touring the world, this show is making its Las Vegas premiere with The Las Vegas Philharmonic. The Smith center is also great to see touring musicians, such as the Lon Bronson band, The Lao Tizer Quartet, and Keola Beamer with Henry Kapono.

There are also opportunities to hear classical music at the Spotlight chamber series, which focuses on Beethoven, Bach, and other classical masters. These elegant, intimate performances allow the audience to interact personally with members of the Las Vegas Philharmonic and their special guests. This series will give listeners a look at the stories behind some of the most time-enduring classics, as well as the inspiration that fueled some of the greatest composers of all time. Grab your friends and family to be entertained and dazzled by all the productions at 361 Symphony Park Ave. in Las Vegas.

Majestic Repertory Theatre

For an intimate theater experience, see a show at the Majestic Repertory Theatre. This small venue of 50 seats keeps you close to the action on stage. They produce established plays and musicals, as well as new works by contemporary playwrights. You can see classic plays such as “Inherit the Wind” and modern musicals such as “Hedwig and the Angry Inch.” They also stage interactive performances with audience participation, which makes for a fun experience.

Their mission also focuses on finding local voices in Las Vegas that will help shape American theater. To create productions that fulfill their vision, they combine traditional storytelling with interactive technology to create a cutting-edge immersive theater experience. Enjoy an unforgettable night at the theater at 1217 S. Main St. in Las Vegas.

West Wind Las Vegas Drive-In

Since 1952, West Wind Las Vegas Drive-In has been a unique movie-going experience that harkens back to an earlier time, but with the upgrade to all-new digital technology. The old-school drive-in mood is combined with a relaxed atmosphere of family fun. You can toss around a football or play frisbee before a show, or between a double feature. There’s also a playground for the little ones and an arcade filled with games for all ages. This fully modernized drive-in projects movies with crystal clear digital imagery on screens much larger than the ones that can fit in an indoor theater, making this an extra exceptional viewing experience.

The audio is also streamed directly to your car’s audio system. Gone are the days of the squawk boxes that used to hang from a car window. West Wind only screens first-run movies, so you can see movies at the exact times when they are available at regular theaters. There’s also the bonus of early openings for major releases and midnight screenings, so you’ll get to see a big premiere of a new movie before anyone else. Plan to stop by their snack bar for refreshments, featuring only high-quality concession food and snacks, including Nathan’s Famous all-beef hot dogs, Orville Redenbacher popcorn, Pepsi products, and fresh-baked pizza. See your next favorite movie at 4150 W. Carey Ave. in North Las Vegas.

Las Vegas has such a wide variety of options for live entertainment. Whether you want to visit a large theater with Broadway productions, a small local repertory company, or a world-class ballet, Vegas has you covered. You can also see a musical, a classic play, or a contemporary work, listen to classical music, see a touring band, or see a movie at a drive-in theater. Our Créme de la Créme of Las Vegas (Farm Rd.) team invites you to discover the local theaters for an enjoyable time.