Michelle Johnson Presents "Freedom - A Juneteenth Celebration"

Name: Michelle Johnson Presents "Freedom - A Juneteenth Celebration"
Start: 2026-06-19T19:00:00-07:00
Location: Myron's at The Smith Center

Schedule

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Myron's at The Smith Center | Las Vegas, NV

Critically acclaimed vocalist and “Las Vegas’ First Lady of Jazz,” Michelle Johnson, returns to the Smith Center on June 19 with a vibrant concert experience that blends music, movement and the power of story to explore freedom in all its forms. Celebrating resilience, identity and collective joy, "Freedom – A Juneteenth Celebration" reflects on the meaning of the historically celebrated day of emancipation and liberation of African American people while honoring the journey from struggle to strength. Featuring music alongside dance, percussion and spoken word, the evening unfolds as a rich, layered experience. Moving through spirituals, jazz, Broadway, soul and contemporary favorites, Michelle creates an emotional arc that carries audiences from reflection to renewal. Informed by a personal connection through her Liberian roots and West African ancestry, the program feels both deeply personal and powerfully universal, culminating in a heart-pounding, exhilarating evening of music that celebrates freedom, joy and the brilliance of the human spirit.
Michelle is known for her soaring vocals, versatile repertoire and sold-out productions at The Smith Center and at performing arts centers across the country. Beyond her work as a Broadway actor, national cabaret artist and Las Vegas headliner, Michelle has also performed, toured or recorded with legendary artists including Paul McCartney, Michael Bublé, The Eagles, Barbra Streisand, Elton John, Gladys Knight, David Foster, Sheena Easton, Wynonna, Slash, Donnie Osmond and many more. Michelle is the 2020 Las Vegas Black Music Awards recipient of the Lena Horne Award for Musical Excellence, and she is also a 2022 and 2023 BroadwayWorld award winner and the recipient of the National Association of Women Business Owners Woman of Distinction Award for her contributions in entertainment.
Michelle’s concert themes focus on unity, human empowerment and the transformative power of music, and her liquid voice and unique storytelling style will engage you from the first note to the last. Don’t miss Michelle Johnson’s "Freedom – A Juneteenth Celebration" this summer.