Surely there is no city in the U.S. with a more peculiar theater scene. There are small amateur theater companies like Las Vegas Little Theater and there are gargantuan multi-million dollar productions on the Vegas Strip like Cirque du Soleil’s massive shows, but there is little in-between. That’s why UNLV’s Nevada Conservatory Theatre is such a vital part of the Vegas theater world. Having the resources of a major university and access to a great deal of talent enables NCT to put on quality productions throughout the school season. The Mainstage series is usually a mix of classics, musicals, and notable plays, while the Masters series tends to include new and lesser-known works.