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| - The wife and I just saw wicked and it was also our first time at the Smith Center. This review is about the venue and not the show. Although, the show was really good.
did anyone else think this place was built in the same era as the Hoover Dam? I thought there were a lot of similarities in it's design. I felt I had gone back in time when they built buildings to last hundreds of years. the whole place is decked out in marble! the layout is a little confusing, but seems to work when everyone is trying to leave after the show.
I liked that there were actual places to sit and have a drink or a bite while you waited for the show. The place has an airy open feel. It was comfortable and cool. The multiple levels had space for everyone; even the nose bleeders.
We were one of those nosebleeders. the view from our seats (balcony, row g) were pretty good. The railing blocked my wife's view a bit, but she's short and that's typical for her regardless of venue. Other than being far away, I could see the action just fine. The design seems to guarantee a good view from any seat, so just choose according to your budget. But if you are on a budget, but tickets early to lock in the cheap seats. There aren't' that many.
Parking was easy. there were even ladies driving golf carts to pick you up and drive you to the front door. Bam I used it. Exiting was just as easy. no car pile ups and plenty of people to direct traffic and keep the flow out flowing!
I was really happy to see this place full, on a sunday, for a matinee. Vegas needed something like the Smith Center. I can only imagine it will help the surrounding area, too. Have fun, go, get culture.
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