{"id":284,"date":"2012-06-30T17:11:22","date_gmt":"2012-06-30T17:11:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.websitefix.net\/clients\/Generic\/?page_id=284"},"modified":"2021-02-09T14:36:32","modified_gmt":"2021-02-09T14:36:32","slug":"performing-arts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/Albuquerque3\/?page_id=284","title":{"rendered":"Performing Arts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>CULTURAL  ATTRACTIONS \/ PERFORMING ARTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Theatre<\/p>\n<p><strong>The  Adobe Theater<\/strong><br \/>\n9813  4th Street NW<br \/>\nAlbuquerque  505-898-9222<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobetheater.org\">https:\/\/www.adobetheater.org<\/a><br \/>\nSince  1960, the Adobe has been pleasing local audiences and winning accolades as the  city&#8217;s best venue for live stage performances.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Albuquerque  Little Theatre<\/strong><br \/>\n224  San Pasquale SW<br \/>\nAlbuquerque  505-242-4750<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.albuquerquelittletheatre.org\/\">www.albuquerquelittletheatre.org<\/a><br \/>\nFor  75 years, the Albuquerque Little Theatre has been offering award-winning  performances that include a popular Family Theatre series.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Foul  Play Cafe<\/strong><br \/>\nPerformance  Locations Vary<br \/>\nAlbuquerque  505-377-9593<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.foulplaycafe.com\/\">www.foulplaycafe.com<\/a><br \/>\nMurder  is always on the menu at this interactive dinner theater located in the  Sheraton Uptown Hotel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fusion  Theatre Company<\/strong><br \/>\n700  First Street NW<br \/>\nAlbuquerque  505-766-9412<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fusionnm.org\">https:\/\/www.fusionnm.org<\/a><br \/>\nA  relative new company that began in 2002, this group has received rave reviews  from critics and audiences alike for its fresh and innovative productions and  classical American entertainment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Loren  Kahn Puppet &amp; Object Theatre<\/strong><br \/>\nPerformance  Locations Vary<br \/>\nAlbuquerque  505-344-2186<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lorenkahnpuppet.com\/\">www.lorenkahnpuppet.com<\/a><br \/>\nThe  hilarious and magical world of puppetry, which delights tiny children and  provokes reflection in teenagers and grownups, combine with multicultural  stories told with a variety of objects from<br \/>\npaper  bags to light bulbs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mine  Shaft Theatre<\/strong><br \/>\n2846  State Highway 14<br \/>\nMadrid  505-473-0743<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.themineshafttavern.com\/engine-house-theatre\">https:\/\/www.themineshafttavern.com\/engine-house-theatre<\/a><br \/>\nEach  summer, the theater presents its tradition of classic, Victorian, and Western  melodramas that have been entertaining audiences of all ages since 1983.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Musical  Theatre Southwest<\/strong><br \/>\n6320  Domingo Road NE<br \/>\nAlbuquerque  505-265-9119<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsabq.org\">https:\/\/www.mtsabq.org<\/a><br \/>\nMusical  Theatre Southwest in the historic Hiland Theater continues to be the largest  community based producer of exclusively musicals in the country.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nickerson&#8217;s  Young Actors<\/strong><br \/>\n2701  San Pedro Drive NE<br \/>\nAlbuquerque  505-821-8055<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nmyoungactors.org\/\">www.nmyoungactors.org<\/a><br \/>\nPerforming  in several Albuquerque venues including the KiMo Theatre, this talented group  performs melodramas, musicals, and theater classics on tour throughout New  Mexico.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ovation  Series at Popejoy<\/strong><br \/>\nUniversity  of New Mexico<br \/>\nCentral  Avenue at Cornell<br \/>\nAlbuquerque  505-277-9771<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.popejoypresents.com<br \/>\nSet  in Popejoy Hall in the UNM Center for the Arts, this outstanding performing  arts series offers a variety of national and international touring artists and  touring Broadway shows that change each year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Placitas  Artist Series<\/strong><br \/>\n7  Paseo de San Antonio<br \/>\nPlacitas  505-867-8080<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.placitasarts.org\/\">www.placitasarts.org<\/a><br \/>\nRegional  talent is the focus of this musical series, where all concerts are held at the acoustically  superb venue of the Las Placitas Presbyterian Church.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tricklock<\/strong><br \/>\n110  Gold Avenue SW<br \/>\nAlbuquerque  505-414-3738<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tricklock.com\/\">www.tricklock.com<\/a><br \/>\nThis  international theatre group creates, tours, and produces theatrical productions  that focus on artistic risk, physicality, absurdism, and poetic work.<\/p>\n<p><strong>UNM  Theatre Productions<\/strong><br \/>\nUniversity  of New Mexico<br \/>\nCentral  Avenue at Cornell<br \/>\nAlbuquerque  505-925-5626<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.unmtickets.com\/\">www.unmtickets.com<\/a><br \/>\nProductions  by talented university students are scheduled in the intimate Rodey Theatre of  the UNM Center for the Arts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vortex  Theatre<\/strong><br \/>\n2900  Carlisle Boulevard NE<br \/>\nAlbuquerque  505-247-8600<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/vortexabq.org\/\">http:\/\/vortexabq.org<\/a><br \/>\nCheck  frequently with this intimate community venue for the latest productions of  live stage theatre.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Music<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Albuquerque  Boy Choir<\/strong><br \/>\nVenue  Locations Vary<br \/>\nAlbuquerque  505-369-6006<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.abqboychoir.org\/\">www.abqboychoir.org<\/a><br \/>\nYoung  boys have a chance to grow through musical learning, self-discipline,  performance demeanor, and working together for the common joy of singing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Albuquerque  Philharmonic Orchestra<\/strong><br \/>\nVenue  Locations Vary<br \/>\nAlbuquerque<br \/>\n<u><a href=\"https:\/\/abqphil.org\">https:\/\/abqphil.org<\/a><\/u><br \/>\nThis  talented group provides a place for accomplished amateur musicians to perform  and offers free classical music concerts to the community. Local professional  musicians and guests artists often spice the calendar of events.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Albuquerque  Youth Symphony<\/strong><br \/>\nPerformance  Venues Vary<br \/>\nAlbuquerque  505-875-1319<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.aysmusic.org\/\">www.aysmusic.org<\/a><br \/>\nDistinguished  as one of the one of the largest youth symphonies in the nation, this group  serves hundreds of students in five separate orchestras, each with its own conductor  and sectional instructors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chamber  Music Albuquerque<\/strong><br \/>\nThe  Simms Center<br \/>\nAlbuquerque  505-268-1990<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.chambermusicabq.com\/\">www.chambermusicabq.com<\/a><br \/>\nPerforming  at varied venues since 1976, the 32-member orchestra performs six regular  concerts of romantic, classical and baroque compositions, as well as selections  from 20th century composers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Enchanted  Mesa Show Chorus<\/strong><br \/>\nVenue  Locations Vary<br \/>\nAlbuquerque<br \/>\n<u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.enchantedmesa.org\/\">www.enchantedmesa.org<\/a><\/u><br \/>\nThis  long-standing group of harmonizing voices performs locally at various events  and regionally throughout the Southwest, consistently placing in the top five  since 1995.<\/p>\n<p><strong>M\u00fasica  Antigua de Albuquerque<\/strong><br \/>\n1017  Roma NE<br \/>\nAlbuquerque  505-842-9613<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.musica-antigua.org\">www.musica-antigua.org<\/a><br \/>\nThis  professional chamber ensemble performs medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque music  with voices and period instruments. Concerts are offered in a number of  locations in the Albuquerque and Santa Fe region.<\/p>\n<p><strong>New  Mexi-Chords<\/strong><br \/>\nVenue  Locations Vary<br \/>\nAlbuquerque  505-242-4451<br \/>\n<u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.newmexichords.com\/\">www.newmexichords.com<\/a><\/u><br \/>\nAlbuquerque\u2019s  only male barbershop chorus performs at various locations and events throughout  the year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>New  Mexico Jazz Workshop<\/strong><br \/>\nVenue  Locations Vary<br \/>\nAlbuquerque  505-255-9798<br \/>\n<u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nmjazz.org\/\">www.nmjazz.org<\/a><\/u><br \/>\nNew  Mexico&#8217;s leading jazz presenting and education organization showcases the best  and broadest interpretation of jazz music with programming that is responsive  to the unique natural and cultural aspects of the state.<\/p>\n<p><strong>New  Mexico Philharmonic<\/strong><br \/>\nVenue  Locations Vary<br \/>\nAlbuquerque  505-323-4343<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/nmphil.org\/\">http:\/\/nmphil.org<\/a><br \/>\nBased  in Albuquerque this nationally renowned orchestra also tours the state. The  local schedule includes eight classical performances and six pops concerts.  Fiestas de las Americas Series, Classics concert series, and pops<\/p>\n<p><strong>Quintessence  Choral Artists of the Southwest<\/strong><br \/>\nVenue  Locations Vary<br \/>\nAlbuquerque  505-678-TUNE<br \/>\n<u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.quintessence-abq.com\/\">www.quintessence-abq.com<\/a><\/u><br \/>\nThis  Albuquerque-based vocal ensemble founded in 1986 is dedicated to promoting  awareness of and appreciation for the choral arts and to offer access to a wide  variety of exceptional works for singers and audiences alike.<\/p>\n<p><strong>UNM  Musical Concerts<\/strong><br \/>\nKeller  Hall, Center for the Arts<br \/>\nUniversity  of New Mexico<br \/>\nAlbuquerque  505-925-5626<br \/>\n<u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.unmtickets.com\/\">www.unmtickets.com<\/a><\/u><br \/>\nEnjoy  a wide variety of musical groups in concert throughout the year, from the  Spirit Marching Band that performs at football games to chamber and symphonic  orchestras.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>AirDance  New Mexico<\/strong><br \/>\nVenue  Locations Vary<br \/>\nAlbuquerque  505-842-9418<br \/>\n<u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aquilaarts.com\/airdance.html\">www.aquilaarts.com\/airdance.html<\/a><\/u><br \/>\nExcelling  in innovation, this company of talented artists creates exciting and innovative  performances that range from multi-media movement theater to critically  acclaimed aerial dances.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ballet  Theatre of New Mexico<\/strong><br \/>\n6913  Natalie NE<br \/>\nAlbuquerque  505-888-1054<br \/>\n<u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.btnm.org\/\">www.btnm.org<\/a><\/u><br \/>\nFrom  its first production in 1991, A Victorian Christmas, the Ballet Theatre&#8217;s  repertory has grown into a rich selection of pieces including the great 18th  and 19th century classical ballets as well as contemporary masterpieces.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dance  Theatre Southwest<\/strong><br \/>\n3805  Academy Parkway South NE<br \/>\nAlbuquerque  505-296-9465<br \/>\n<u><a href=\"http:\/\/dtsw.com\/wp\">http:\/\/dtsw.com\/wp<\/a><\/u><br \/>\nHome  of the New Mexico Ballet Company, this school of dance features an internationally  known faculty and serves as a training academy for classical ballet, tap, jazz,  modern, and flamenco dance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Keshet  Dance Company<\/strong><br \/>\n4121  Cutler Avenue NE<br \/>\nAlbuquerque  505-224-9808<br \/>\n<u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.keshetdance.org\/\">www.keshetdance.org<\/a><\/u><br \/>\nCombining  a repertory dance company with community outreach, Keshet seeks to inspire  passion and open unlimited possibilities through the experience of dance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>New  Mexico Ballet Company<\/strong><br \/>\nVenue  Locations Vary<br \/>\nAlbuquerque  505-292-4245<br \/>\n<u><a href=\"https:\/\/newmexicoballetcompany.com\">https:\/\/newmexicoballetcompany.com<\/a><\/u><br \/>\nThis  renowned dance company produces major ballet performances at Popejoy Hall at  the University of New Mexico and performs at other locations. Original works  combine with guest artists and choreographers in a season crowned by the  Nutcracker during the holidays.<\/p>\n<p><strong>New  Mexico Folk Music &amp; Dance Society<\/strong><br \/>\nLocations  Vary<br \/>\nAlbuquerque  505-289-2992<br \/>\n<u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.folkmads.org\/\">www.folkmads.org<\/a><\/u><br \/>\nThis  active group is dedicated to promoting and teaching music and dance by  sponsoring Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Taos contra dances, megabands, concerts,  camps, and other special events.<\/p>\n<p><strong>University  of New Mexico Dance <\/strong><br \/>\nUNM  College of Fine Arts<br \/>\nAlbuquerque  505-925-5626<br \/>\n<u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.unmtickets.com\/\">www.unmtickets.com<\/a><\/u><br \/>\nGuest  choreographers, along with the company in residence at the university, offer  performances in ballet and contemporary dance throughout the academic year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS \/ PERFORMING ARTS Theatre The Adobe Theater 9813 4th Street NW Albuquerque 505-898-9222 https:\/\/www.adobetheater.org Since 1960, the Adobe has been pleasing local audiences and winning accolades as the city&#8217;s best venue for live stage performances. 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