Lisa Vanderpump named Nevada Ballet Theatre Woman of the Year for April 11 gala

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Las Vegas entertainment fans will have several big dates to circle this spring, from a high-profile gala honoring Lisa Vanderpump to major concerts and award shows on the Strip.

Vanderpump is set to be honored as the next Nevada Ballet Theatre Woman of the Year at the April 11 Black and White Gala at Encore Las Vegas. Vanderpump gained fame through Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and Vanderpump Rules. She is also an entrepreneur, with her Vanderpump Hotel taking over the Cromwell on the Strip this year. Vanderpump is active in many charity causes and has a background in the arts. “I was born into the acting thing and dancing was a big part of that education,” Vanderpump said.

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The Jonas Brothers are scheduled to play Dolby Live on May 20, 22 and 23. The group most recently headlined the theater in 2023, and the family also runs Nelly’s Southern Kitchen at MGM Grand.

MGM Grand Garden Arena will also host two award shows on consecutive weekends in May: the Academy of Country Music Awards on May 17 and the American Music Awards on Memorial Day, May 25. It is the first time two major award shows have performed on consecutive weekends at MGM Grand.