New Mexico Performing Arts Guide

Note Box: All numbers are in the 505 area code, unless otherwise noted.

ALBUQUERQUE

Adobe Theatre.
Plays and musicals presented year-round in a charming, intimate theater. 9813 4th St. N.W. 898-9222.

Albuquerque Little Theatre.
True community theater. 224 San Pasquale S.W. 242-4750.

Ballet Theatre of New Mexico.
From 19th century classics to works by New Mexico’s most innovative choreographers. KiMo Theatre. 888-1054.

Chamber Music Albuquerque.
Brings the world’s great chamber music to New Mexico. 2400 Louisiana N.E. 268-1990.

Musica Antigua de Albuquerque.
A professional chamber ensemble that performs medieval, renaissance and baroque music. 1017 Roma N.E. 842-9613.

Musical Theater Southwest.
Producer of Broadway musicals. Popejoy Hall and Rodey Theatre, UNM. 262-9301.

New Mexico Ballet Company.
Four fully staged ballets/dance productions a year with ballet, contemporary dance and jazz styles. Popejoy Hall, UNM. 292-4245.

New Mexico Symphony Orchestra.
Classical, chamber, pops and ensemble concerts performed year-round throughout the state. 3301 Menaul Blvd. N.E. 881-8999, 881-9590.

Vortex Theater.
Community-run theater that provides a venue for classic, contemporary and experimental theater. 2004-1/2 Central Ave. S.E. 247-8600.

SANTA FE

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet.
Santa Fe’s own corps de ballet with performances in the spring, summer, fall and December. Lensic Performing Arts Center, 225 San Francisco. 988-1234.

Greer Garson Theatre Center.
Home of the performing arts department at the College of Santa Fe. Plays and concerts throughout the year. The College of Santa Fe, 1600 St. Michael’s Dr. 473-6511.

Kid Opera Theater.
For children 3 through 14, Kid Opera encourages its gifted singers, musicians, dancers, writers and performers to create spontaneously through their spirit. 1024 Cielo Azul. 989-7873.

Lensic Performing Arts Center.
World-class, state-of-the-art performing arts center for local and touring companies. 225 San Francisco St. 988-1234.

Maria Benitez Teatro Flamenco.
Flashing feet and clapping hands. Experience the fire and pain that have made Flamenco immortal. Late June-Labor Day. The Lodge at Santa Fe. (800) 982-9198, 955-8562.

National Dance Institute of New Mexico.
NDI-NM is the only statewide arts education organization in New Mexico and brings programs directly to the state’s schools. Performances at the NDI-NM Dance Barns, 1140 Alto St. 983-7661.

New Mexico Dance Coalition.
Organization to develop and promote dance arts within New Mexico. 820-2636.

Santa Fe Concert Association.
Santa Fe’s oldest musical organization presents, from September to May, international artist ensembles and events at the Lensic and the Santa Fe Opera. 984-8759.

Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival.
Mid-July through August, the festival is known for its innovative programming and presentation in classical chamber music plus jazz and world music. 983-2075.

Santa Fe Desert Chorale.
Santa Fe’s premier professional choir brings together world-class singers to perform two festival seasons: July to mid-August and December. The repertoire encompasses works in a variety of styles across nine centuries of choral music. 811 St. Michaels Dr., Ste. 208. 988-2282.

Santa Fe Film Festival.
Contemporary features, documentaries and short films from around the world. 988-5225.

The Santa Fe Opera.
The 50th anniversary 2006 season from June 30 through August 26 and includes Carmen, The Magic Flute, Cinderella, Salome, The Tempest and Anniversary Arias. 986-5900, (800) 280-4654.

Santa Fe Performing Arts Theater.
Providing educational theater programs for children of all ages, its resident company presents theatrical productions year-round. Armory for the Arts Theater, 1050 Old Pecos Tr. 982-7992.

Santa Fe Playhouse.
The state’s oldest theater group with year-round performances — a mix of avant-garde, established drama and comedy. 142 E. DeVargas. 988-4262.

Santa Fe Pro Musica.
Chamber ensemble and orchestra featuring baroque, classical orchestral and choral music at Loretto Chapel and Lensic Performing Arts Center. Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2006-2007 season. September-May. 988-4640, (800) 960-6680.

Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus.
The city’s only full-size symphony orchestra performs time-tested masterpieces and modern works from October to June. 1050 Old Pecos Tr. 983-3530, (800) 480-1319.

Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble.
This 12-voice women’s choir performs a variety of music. 424 Kathryn Pl. 954-4922.

TAOS

Music from Angel Fire.
Annual classical and jazz series. August and September. (888) 377-3300.

Taos Chamber Music Festival.
Oldest summer chamber music program in America. Concerts by American String Quartet and guest artists. June to August. Taos School of Music. 776-2388.

Taos Chamber Music Group.
The ensemble’s programs reflect the cultural diversity of the area, incorporating works by Hispanic, Native American, female and regional composers in addition to the standard repertoire. 758-0150.

ALAMOGORDO

Alamogordo Music Theatre/Flickinger Center For Performing Arts.
A nonprofit community group that has presented exciting musical productions for more than 40 years and contributes to scholarships for local young talent. 1100 N. New York Ave. 437-2202.

LAS CRUCES

Doña Ana Lyric Opera.
Three or four lyric opera performances a year. New Mexico State University. 646-1986.

Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra.
Performances from late September through May, featuring world-renowned guest artists. New Mexico State University. 646-3709.

MADRID

Madrid Melodrama.
Melodrama at its best on weekends from Memorial Day to Columbus Day. Next to the Mineshaft Tavern. 438-3780.

ROSWELL

Roswell Symphony Orchestra.
Recognized as one of the outstanding musical organizations in the Southwest, the orchestra performs a full concert season every year. 623-5882.

Roswell Community Little Theater.
Five-production season includes comedy, drama and musicals. 622-1982.

RUIDOSO/ALTO

Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts.
World-class performances in theater, music and dance year-round. 336-0010, (888) 818-7872.