Albuquerque Theatre Newsroom

The original stars of Jonathan Larson's RENT reunite for an evening of music and friendship at Popejoy Hall on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 7:30pm. With extensive Broadway and television careers, the duo returns to their musical theatre roots for a night filled with memories and music. 

AIN'T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS Second National Tour is coming to Popejoy Hall this spring. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Santa Fe Playhouse will present LAUGHS IN SPANISH, by playwright Alexis Scheer (OUR DEAR DEAD DRUG LORD), directed by Vanessa Rios y Valles. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Girl on the Train will open at No Strings Theatre Company on March 21, 2025. Based on the international best-selling novel and hit film, ”The Girl on The Train,' the show is directed by Autumn Gieb.

One of the world’s top Irish dance shows, featuring a starry roster of international dance champions, A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation is coming to New Mexico. Learn how to attend!

Cirque Mechanics will return to Popejoy Hall with its latest spectacle, Pedal Punk, on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 4:00 PM. This innovative production seamlessly merges traditional circus disciplines with inventive engineering, creating a distinct visual and theatrical experience.

Teatro Paraguas will present the world premiere of Return to the River, Return to Lorca, a new flamenco production by the internationally acclaimed artists Chuscales and Mina Fajardo.

Opening its 2025 season, the Santa Fe Playhouse will present EVERY BRILLIANT THING, by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donohoe, directed by Colin Hovde. Learn how to purchase tickets.

SKYLIGHT will run at North Fourth Theatre for three weekends beginning this month. Learn more about the upcoming production and find out how to get tickets ehre!

The Acting Company is bringing two exciting shows to Popejoy Hall in April. First is Two Trains Running, a powerful drama set during the 1960s civil rights movement. Then is The Comedy of Errors, Shakespeare’s classic comedy.

An intimate, free preview event for the groundbreaking production TRIÂNGULO: A Mixed Martial Arts Opera will take place at the world-renowned Jackson Wink MMA gym in Albuquerque, NM.

Teatro Paraguas will present a poetry reading with Joanne Fay Brown and Robyn Hunt as part of the ongoing Poetry at Paraguas series. Learn more about the event here!

The Tony Award-Winning new musical phenomenon SIX by Tony Award-winners Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss arrives for 8 performances at Popejoy Hall in March. Learn more here!

Popejoy Hall has announced a new partnership with The New Mexico VA Health Care System with the launch of Broadway for Veterans, a program designed to provide Veterans with access to Broadway's most iconic productions.

The Santa Fe Playhouse will welcome Jessica Morrow to its leadership team in the role of Managing Director starting in March 2025. Learn more about her here!

Award-winning and Grammy-nominated recording artist Michael Feinstein is bringing his highly acclaimed new show, Because of You My Tribute to Tony Bennett featuring the Carnegie Hall Ensemble to Popejoy Hall on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 3 pm as part of his nationwide tour.

For the first time ever, Velocity Irish Dance takes the stage at Popejoy Hall on Saturday, March 8, at 7:30 p.m. This high-energy production redefines Irish dance and tap, delivering a breathtaking, fast-paced celebration that honors the past, embraces the present, and pushes the boundaries of the future. 

Get ready to have the time of your life! Immerse yourself in the timeless romance of the iconic Academy Award-winning film as global content leader Lionsgate and GEA Live present the return of Dirty Dancing in Concert at Popejoy Hall. Learn more!

Bollywood magic arrives at Popejoy Hall with Rhythm India: Bollywood and Beyond on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 7:30pm. Directed and choreographed by Joya Kazi, the show honors the powerful legacy of traditional Indian dance.

Tickets for TINA – The Tina Turner Musical at Popejoy Hall will go on sale Friday, January 24, 2025, at 10am. Learn more about the production written by Tony Award nominee and Pulitzer Prize winner Katori Hall with Frank Ketelaar and Kees Prins.

The premiere folklórico company of Mexico, Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández, takes the Popejoy Hall stage on February 14, 2025, at 7:30pm. Created by renowned choreographer Amalia Hernández, the company maintains international prestige, sharing and preserving the artistic legacy of Mexican dance.

Teatro Paraguas will host a poetry reading with Bill Nevins, Alan Abrams, Stephen Jules Rubin, and Argos MacCallum. The reading takes place on Sunday, January 16 at 5:00 p.m. at Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie, Santa Fe.

Popejoy Hall has partnered with The Broadway League to launch Broadway Bridges Albuquerque, a new initiative designed to broaden access to Broadway touring performances for high school students in the Albuquerque area.

R.E.S.P.E.C.T., an electrifying homage to the legendary Aretha Franklin, will take place at Popejoy Hall. Featuring beloved songs like “Natural Woman,” “Respect,” and many more. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Teatro Paraguas will present Three Cats Cafe, a new play by Hannah Machado. The production is directed by Zoe Burke, and starring Hannah Machado, Riley Samuel Merritt, and Ali Esmeralda Marin.