text: Vegas can finally say it has it's own real theater that is not connected to a casino. Truly the Smith Center is an amazing venue. I was in band all throughout middle school and high school and the performing arts such as the Las Vegas Philharmonic and Ballet Company did not have any other venue to use other than Ham Hall, but now they proudly perform at the Smith Center. Not to be cliche or anything, but words can't begin to describe how remarkable this place is. The thought and detail put into it is very much appreciated. As others described in other reviews, you can picture this building being used on the set of the Great Gatsby. Very metropolis-ic like almost matching that of the Hoover Dam and you will find overlapping similarities between the two. I particularly enjoyed the balcony overlooking the downtown lights, at the moment I walked out and saw the beautiful view it certainly did make me proud to call Las Vegas my home. This is a perfect spot to get some fresh air during the intermission. \n\nWith the Smith Center; traveling shows such as musicals will be performing here as well, something they didn't do before because there was no venue for it. My friend gave me two tickets to Billy Elliot and thought it was just an \"okay\" show, but I know others loved it. Unfortunately our seats were at the very top and we had a better view of the characters hair rather than their faces, oh well I can't complain since the tickets were free. I can't wait to watch more musicals to come at the Smith Center, I will definitely be back next year for Book of Mormon.