Tickets to Spencer Theater's 2015-16 Winter Season on Sale Next Week

Spencer Theater Fall-Winter Season 2015-16: There's something for everyone in the 15-show line-up, all staged with superior lighting and grand acoustics at the award-winning, non-profit performance hall located 12 miles north of the mountain resort community of Ruidoso, New Mexico. Evening shows throughout the Fall-Winter-Springseason begin at 7 p.m., with dinner buffets ($20) in the Crystal Lobby starting at 5 p.m.

Beat the show crowds and get the best views now by calling the Spencer at 575.336.4800 or 888.818.7872 for ticket information and orders, or go to www.spencertheater.com. Series tickets (four or more shows) will be processed beginning September 1. Single tickets and phone sales begin September 2. Call the Spencer Theater at 575.336.4800 or purchase online at www.spencertheater.com.

• John Michael Montgomery - Saturday, October 3 at 7 p.m. ($39-$92). Kentucky-born balladeer shares his rich baritone in his sentimental country hits like "I love the Way You Love Me," "I Swear," "How Was I to Know," and his up-tempo, fast-paced country tunes like "Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident)," and "Cowboy Love." The Grammy nominated, multio-CMA and ACM award-winning artist will be joined by his band for a night of classic country. Pre-show chicken enchilada & rellenos buffet in lobby ($20) at 5 p.m.

• The La Bamba Show starring Sting Ray Anthony - Saturday, October 24 at 7 p.m. ($39-$69). This tribute to Ritchie Valens and rock 'n' roll icons of the fabulous 50s is exclusively endorsed by Valens estate. Sting Ray Anthony is a look-alike and sound-alike artist giving us the ageless hits "Donna," "Runaway, and "C'Mon Let's Go," with note-perfect styling. Pre-show green chile chicken or vegetable lasagna buffet in lobby ($20) at 5 p.m.

• "Broadway: The Big Band Years" - Thursday, November 12 at 7 p.m. ($39-$75). Featuring Broadway's "Curtain Up Orchestra" with Broadway vocalists and musicians under the baton of Conductor Keith Levenson, this will be a program of "Great White Way" hits like "Lady Is A Tramp," "My Funny Valentine," "I Got Rhythm," and so much more. Pre-show herb crusted pork tenderloin buffet in lobber ($20) at 5 p.m.

• Greater Tuna's Jaston Williams stars in "Blame It On Valentine, Texas" - Saturday, November 28 at 7 p.m. ($39-$65). Co-creator and co-star of "Greater Tuna" and its sequels, Jaston Williams brings us more colorful, character-filled stories as huge as West Texas in this auto-biographical monologue that takes us from Valentine, to the dusty Panhandle of yore in a laugh-out-loud zany one-man show. Pre-show southern fried catfish buffet in lobby ($20) at 5 p.m.

• The Ten Tenors - Home for the Holidays - Sunday, December 13 at 7 p.m. ($39-$79). The unmistakable charm and vocal tenor of the Australian group The Ten Tenors brings their first holiday program to the U.S. and the acoustically supreme Spencer. Pre-show slow roast pot roast buffet in lobby $20) at 5 p.m.

• "The Nutcracker" featuring Ruidoso's Dali Ballet Company - Saturday, December 19 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 20 at 2 p.m. ($30). This original adaptation of Tchaikovsky's Christmas classic is true eye-candy with outstanding dancers, lavish sets, special effects and gorgeous costumes.

• Moscow Festival Ballet's "Cinderella" - Thursday, January 28 at 7 p.m. ($39-$79). Under the artistic direction of Sergei Radchenko, this company of 50 professional dancers share the age-old, rags-to-riches fairytale with lyrical charm and physical enchantment. Pre-show ginger cashew chicken buffet in lobby ($20) at 5 p.m.

•"Flashdance - The Musical" - Sunday, February 14 at 7 p.m. ($39-$75). Hearts throb with triumphant feeling in this romantic and dramatic Broadway musical that was inspired by the 1983 movie. Featuring electrifying dance about a hardworking, blue collar girl with dreams of studying at a school of dance. Along the way she learns the meaning of love and its power to fuel dreams come true. Pre-show shrimp & beef kebabs lobby buffet ($20) at 5 p.m.

• Zepparella - A Tribute to Led Zepplin - Saturday, February 27 at 7 p.m. ($20-$30). This all female Zeppelin powerhouse explore Zeppelin's musical genus in tunes like "Dazed and Confused," "When The Levee Breaks," "Stairway To Heaven," "Kashmir" and more. Sponsored in-part by Scott Miller and Rosemary & Rolla Hinkle III. Pre-show grilled thin cut pork chop buffet in lobby ($20) at 5 p.m.

• Jack Ingram - Saturday, March 12 at 7 p.m. ($32-$49). This Texas singer-songwriter shares his hit country ballads like "Barefoot & Crazy," "Barbie Doll," "Free" and "Measure of a Man." Ingram is joined by his three man band. sponsored in-part by Fusion Medical Spa. Pre-show fried chicken buffet in lobby ($20) at 5 p.m.

• "Women of Ireland" - Saturday, March 19 at 7 p.m. ($39-$79). An Irish company of 20 perform a night of Celtic music, song and step-dance with aerial artistry and special guest Anthony Fallon, the former lead of "Riverdance."

Pre-show lemon piccata white fish buffet in lobby ($20) at 6 p.m.

• "Saturday Night Fever" - Sunday, April 3 at 2 p.m. ($39-$75). The iconic musical returns in a story of personal redemption and success against all odds in 1970s Brooklyn. Featuring a cast of 30 singers, dancers, actors and orchestra musicians in a stage production by Columbia Artists Theatricals. Pre-show southwest shrimp & pasta primavera buffet at noon ($20).

• Guitars On Fire: The Alex Fox Experience - Saturday, April 9 at 7 p.m. ($39-$75). Hailed the world over for his fiery performances, guitar virtuoso Alejandro (Alex) Fox performs sizzling classical and flamenco guitar in a program featuring his band of guitars, bass and percussion. The virtuoso guitarist kicks-off his Spencer show with a Masters Class for guitarists of all levels at 4:30 p.m. The class is open to the first 50 patrons to sigh up; must be ticket holders. Pre-show beef & chicken fajita buffet in lobby ($20) at 5 p.m.

• Papa Doo Run Run - Saturday, April 16 at 7 p.m. ($39-$79). Catch a wave with one of California's legendary "beach party bands," a six-man ensemble in a program of Surf Era music. Pre-show tortilla crusted tilapia buffet at 5 p.m. ($20).

• Fort Bliss 1st Armored Division Band - Saturday, April 30 at 7 p.m. Sponsored in-part by Fred & Cecile Kinnan. (Concert free of charge; however tickets must be reserved). Part of the "Old Ironsides" Band, the 1st Armored Division Band brings its historically rich, musically adept ensemble of 30+ soldier musicians (with vocalists) to the Spencer in performance of patriotic and popular music. Pre-show chipotle & honey glazed turkey buffet at 5 p.m. ($20).

The Spencer Theater is at 108 Spencer Road, Airport Highway 220, Alto, NM. Business hours are 9 a.m-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. For tickets or information call (575) 336-4800 or toll free at 888.818.7872.

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