The Smith Grand Opening with Neil Patrick Harris, Jennifer Hudson and More on Mar 10, 2012 - Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. An extraordinary line-up of performers from across the arts community ushered in a new era of culture as they graced the stage for the opening of The Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas on March 10. Led by quintessential host and award-winning actor, Neil Patrick Harris, the evening featured performances by the who's who of music and Broadway's brightest stars. The sold-out show featured incredible pairings of musical talent and rare performances. Broadway superstars Brian Stokes Mitchell, Sherie Rene Scott, Cheyenne Jackson, Laura Osnes, Benjamin Walker and Montego Glover shared medleys from hit shows including West Side Story, Rent, The Lion King and Guys and Dolls. Country star Martina McBride and Train lead singer Pat Monahan teamed up for a medley featuring "Marry Me" and "A Song For You," while legends Carole King and Mavis Staple! s performed hit "You've Got a Friend." Theater-goers were thrilled to see Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard perform "Pancho and Lefty." The duo was later joined by Grammy-winner Emmylou Harris to perform "Ramblin' Fever." American Ballet Theater's Marcello Gomes and Luciana Paris performed a dazzling tribute to the late Frank Sinatra. Diva songstress Jennifer Hudson, accompanied by a 70-member choir, closed the evening with a spectacular rendition of "Take Care of This House." All artists were backed by
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