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Albuquerque Theatre Newsroom

The latest news on live theatre in Albuquerque from Broadway shows on tour to regional theatre.

BIG WORDS Comes to Teatro Paraguas
by Stephi Wild - January 08, 2025


Teatro Paraguas will present Big Words, a new play by Joey Chavez, directed by Noah G. Simpson. Big Words illuminates the difficulty of life after a stroke and living with aphasia and epilepsy. 

LES MISÉRABLES to Presented at Popejoy Hall in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 07, 2025


Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES will play Albuquerque’s Popejoy Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Albuquerque Awards
by BWW Awards - January 07, 2025


Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Albuquerque Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

Teatro Paraguas to Present NAVA 13 This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - January 04, 2025


Teatro Paraguas will present NAVA 13, a collection of thirteen recent short videos written and directed by Armando Hernandez. Learn more about the event here!

AS YOU LIKE IT to be Presented at Upstart Crows of Santa Fe in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 27, 2024


Upstart Crows of Santa Fe will perform As You Like It with two casts of actors, ages 10-18 in January. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the production.

Staged Reading of LOVE'S LABOURS LOST to be Presented at The Shakespeare Gym
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 27, 2024


The Shakespeare Gym will present a staged reading of Love’s Labours Lost at The Crows’ Nest Performance Space at La Tienda. Learn how to attend.

Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Albuquerque Awards; SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at Santa Fe Playhouse Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 27, 2024


This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Albuquerque Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Albuquerque Awards; Santa Fe Playhouse Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - December 23, 2024


This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Albuquerque Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

NEW ORLEANS SONGBOOK A Jazz At Lincoln Center Production Announced At Popejoy Hall
by A.A. Cristi - December 17, 2024


On February 8, 2025, at 7:30pm, Jazz at Lincoln Center brings the soul of New Orleans and the spirit of Mardi Gras to Popejoy Hall for New Orleans Songbook.

Review: YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN at Santa Fe Playhouse
by Jackie Camborde - December 16, 2024


Come see a joyous show this holiday season! You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown plays now through December 29.

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Albuquerque Awards; SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at Santa Fe Playhouse Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 16, 2024


Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Albuquerque Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Santa Fe Opera Names 39 Apprentice Singers for the 2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - December 12, 2024


The Santa Fe Opera has announced the 39 members of its 2025 Apprentice Program for Singers. The roster includes promising young vocalists from across the USA and extends to include participants from Canada, Italy and South Korea.

Dance Company Ailey II to Return to Popejoy Hall in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 10, 2024


Ailey II wil return to Popejoy Hall in February, debuting a number of new dancers and choreography, all imbued with the magic of early-career dance talent. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Albuquerque Awards
by BWW Awards - December 09, 2024


Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Albuquerque Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

The Adobe Theater to Present NOW AND THEN Beginning in January
by Blair Ingenthron - December 08, 2024


The Adobe Theater will begin its 68th season with Now and Then by Sean Grennan starting in January. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!

SIX is Coming to Popejoy Hall in March 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 06, 2024


The Tony Award-Winning SIX by Tony Award-winners Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss is coming to Popejoy Hall in March. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Capitol Fools Make Popejoy Hall Debut
by Stephi Wild - December 04, 2024


The Capitol Fools, once comprised of members of The Capitol Steps, make their Popejoy Hall debut in January. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Albuquerque Awards
by BWW Awards - December 02, 2024


Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Albuquerque Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

New Mexico Actors Lab Announces 2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - November 25, 2024


New Mexico Actors Lab 2025 Season features five engaging and compelling plays by award-winning playwrights: Bike America by Mike Lew (May 1-18), the premiere of local playwright Dale Dunn's A Subtle Kind of Murder (June 5-22), Cowboy Mouth by Sam Shepard and Patti Smith (September 11 - 28), Paula Vogel's Pulitzer Prize-winning How I Learned to Drive (October 16 - November 2), and The Half Life of Marie Curie by Lauren Gunderson (November 20 - December 7).

12th Annual A MUSICAL PINATA FOR CHRISTMAS Comes to Teatro Paraguas
by Stephi Wild - November 22, 2024


Teatro Paraguas will present its 11th annual community celebration A Musical Piñata for Christmas.  The Teatro Paraguas Orchestra will play traditional New Mexican and Mexican carols, as well as original festive music.  

Compañia Chuscales and Mina Fajardo Host Holiday Flamenco 2024 - Memories of Granada
by Stephi Wild - November 21, 2024


Memories of Granada is a seasonal celebration with music and dance with Compañia Chuscales & Mina Fajardo, who return to Teatro Paraguas with an original and exciting flamenco extravaganza.

AIN'T TOO PROUD Tickets On Sale Now At Popejoy Hall
by A.A. Cristi - November 15, 2024


Tickets for AIN'T TOO PROUD at Popejoy Hall are now available. Discover the story of The Temptations through this acclaimed musical, featuring their iconic hits and dynamic performances.

MARIACHI CHRISTMAS Announced At Popejoy Hall
by A.A. Cristi - November 12, 2024


Experience the vibrant celebration of Mexican culture with MARACHI CHRISTMAS at Popejoy Hall, featuring traditional music and dance performances that capture the spirit of the holiday season.

Voting Open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Albuquerque Awards
by BWW Awards - November 11, 2024


Voting is now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Albuquerque Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Teatro Paraguas to Present IN THE SWIRL, A Group Poetry Reading
by Blair Ingenthron - November 09, 2024


In the Swirl: A Celebration of an Online Poetry Community, featuring poetry readers Kyce Bello, Barbara Rockman, Kathryn Ugoretz and Lise Goett, is set for Teatro Paraguas in December. Learn more here!


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Santa Fe Opera (7/12 - 8/20)
Die Walküre in Albuquerque Die Walküre
Santa Fe Opera (7/26 - 8/21)
Dirty Dancing in Concert in Albuquerque Dirty Dancing in Concert
Popejoy Hall (3/2 - 3/2)
Ain't Too Proud (Non-Equity) in Albuquerque Ain't Too Proud (Non-Equity)
Popejoy Hall (4/24 - 4/27)
Michael Feinstein in Because of You My Tribute to Tony Bennett starring the Carnegie Hall Ensemble in Albuquerque Michael Feinstein in Because of You My Tribute to Tony Bennett starring the Carnegie Hall Ensemble
Popejoy Hall (3/9 - 3/9)
R.E.S.P.E.C.T. - A Celebration of the Music of Aretha Franklin in Albuquerque R.E.S.P.E.C.T. - A Celebration of the Music of Aretha Franklin
Popejoy Hall (2/13 - 2/13)
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