Discover the passion behind the performance. Artists of all walks of the entertainment world will reveal their stories of how they have perfected their craft, overcame obstacles and continue to inspire those around them. Giving us a stage to tell our stories about everything that happens Before the Curtain.
042 Lisa Marie Smith: The Song of LMS Entertainment
Abbie Campbell interviews Las Vegas performer and entrepreneur Lisa Marie Smith about her journey from youngest Strip headliner to founder of LMS Entertainment, Live Music Society, and LMS Voice Studio.
Lisa discusses the evolution of Vegas entertainment, her vocal injury and rehabilitation, and why she started a company to pay artists fairly and deliver high-quality live music for corporate events and weddings.
The episode also explores balancing family and career, the business value of live entertainment, and practical advice for performers and event planners.
Follow Lisa Marie on Instagram: @singlisamarie
Follow LMS Entertainment: @lmsentertianmentlv
www.lmsentertainmentlv.com
Follow Live Music Society: @livemusicsocietylv
www.livemusicsocietylv.com
Follow her voice studio: @lmsvoicestudio
www.lmsvoicestudio.com
Connect with me: https://linktr.ee/BeforetheCurtain
Sources and articles mentioned:
https://www.eventmarketer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/eventtrack-2026-executive-summary.pdf
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4179700/
https://experts.mcmaster.ca/scholarly-works/1621258
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4841601/
https://www.ustravel.org/news/us-travel-association-announces-new-national-chair-governing-committee-members
7 Oct 2026
CURTAIN CALL: 11 Performers 1 Stage - Season 4 Finale
Abbie Campbell revisits powerful moments from Before the Curtain, featuring artists who reveal what happens before the final bow. Guests share stories about serving audiences like Tina Turner, performing through physical and emotional challenges, and finding purpose in shifting careers. Practical tips include nervous-system grounding, breathwork, physio tools for longevity, and the discipline of maximizing practice time. This episode celebrates the healing power of performance and encourages artists to embrace transformation and authenticity.
Listen to their episodes:
Ferly Prado 1:06-8:49
https://beforethecurtaininfo.podbean.com/e/from-sao-paulo-to-the-spotlight-burly-prado-s-rise-in-dance/
Dani Elizabeth 8:50-13:03
https://beforethecurtaininfo.podbean.com/e/from-stage-to-sorcery-dani-elizabeth-s-dazzling-leap-into-magic/
Michael Radiff 13:03-18:21
https://beforethecurtaininfo.podbean.com/e/biting-into-danger-michael-raddiff-s-iron-jaw-and-a-guinness-world-record/
Megan Wilson 18:22-24:50
https://beforethecurtaininfo.podbean.com/e/from-showgirl-to-storyteller-the-birth-of-the-last-show/
Sarah Sutter 24:51-31:53
https://beforethecurtaininfo.podbean.com/e/behind-the-feathers-sarah-sutter-on-jubilee-dita-and-preserving-the-showgirl-legacy/
Johanna Sapakie 31:53-39:55
https://beforethecurtaininfo.podbean.com/e/flight-fame-johanna-sapaki-on-cirque-hustlers-the-super-bowl/
Khalid Freeman 39:56-47:52
https://beforethecurtaininfo.podbean.com/e/khalid-greens-from-stomp-to-super-bowl-%e2%80%94-the-rhythm-behind-the-curtain/
Hope Bouck 47:53-52:06
https://beforethecurtaininfo.podbean.com/e/from-ballet-to-big-stages-inside-an-immersive-producers-mind/
Allison Burke 52:07-56:38
https://beforethecurtaininfo.podbean.com/e/from-cirque-to-choreography-alison-burke-s-journey-behind-the-curtain/
Eric Jordan Young 56:39-1:03:43
https://beforethecurtaininfo.podbean.com/e/eric-jordan-young-from-gymnastics-to-vegas-%e2%80%94-a-life-before-the-curtain/
Cindy Reid 1:03:44-1:08:19
https://beforethecurtaininfo.podbean.com/e/golden-buzzer-glow-cindy-reed-bloom-and-the-rise-of-royal-lasers/
9 Sept 2026
041 Cindy Reid-Bluhm: Technique, Teaching, Tenacity and the Royal Lasers
Host Abbie Campbell interviews dancer, choreographer, and educator Cindy Reid-Bluhm about her path from Wisconsin and New York to Las Vegas, her teaching career, and joining Royal Lasers to win a Golden Buzzer on America’s Got Talent.
The episode covers career pivots, differences between New York and Las Vegas performance cultures, the tech and teamwork behind a laser dance act, and practical advice on training, discipline, and work–life balance.
Watch the Royal Lasers in the AGT Semi-Final Round on September 15th
Follow Cindy on instagram: @cindy__reid__bluhm
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Follow the Royal Lasers on instagram: @royal.lasers
Who has been a guest on Before the Curtain
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Bridget N Scheiner
Tara Foy
Hailey Brooks
Don Mirault
Tyrese Parker
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YouTube views
15,294
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
3 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
4 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 41 / 100
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Quality
35
Social presence
0
YouTube
85
Engagement
32
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