Albuquerque Academy puts on amazing stage productions, and Simms is a great performance space for a…read morehigh school. The stadium seating gives you a splendid view of the stage from any seat, even the wings, and some spots even give you a good view of the orchestra pit. It should come as no surprise that this school's resources are outstanding, and the attention they give their performance departments is enviable. The sound and stage lighting are awesome and the usable space is really top-notch for this type (highschool) of venue. AA kids are well instructed and spectacularly talented. We just went to a production of the Phantom of the Opera and I was moved to tears more than once. The stars of the show couldn't possibly have been highschoolers! They were very nearly as good as any act I've seen at Popejoy and their voices were simply stunning. I love Webber's Broadway score and was really pleased to find AA was putting on that same version of the legendary story. Although they didn't quite match up to the amazing vocalists' performances, the school's orchestra (+ certain wind instruments) did a not-too-shabby job for a highschool crew replicating one of the (IMHO) most powerfully moving scores ever written.

Not sure what to do on a Friday/Saturday night? Have people visiting from out of town? Then I…read morehighly recommend considering The Box for a night out. Girls night, date night, family night - whatever you chose your poison to be - the Box should be included. It was a great experience and my face was hurting from laughing so much. The performers are very talented and quick on their feet. Definitely recommend this as an ABQ experience.

The Improv show was very funny and entertaining. A great weekend date spot and very affordable…read more Highly recommend supporting this local arts theatre!

Superior acting. Excellent variety of shows. Courteous attention to guests. Love it!read more

I adore this place!! After my first time here I'm a believer…read more I grew up in the North Valley and have seen this place more times than I can count. As I entered my adult years I always told myself that I should catch a show here some time. I'm happy to say that I FINALLY made it in. A couple of my close friends and I caught a Leading Ladies performance. The place itself is so quaint and charming. It was a packed house for sure!! I recommend showing up earlier than 10 mins before showtime. The performance was amazing. I had tears streaming down my face the whole first half. The actors were genius. Really threw themselves into their roles and engaged the audience with every word and facial expression. It was so good that I'm going back to see the same show again and plan on going to a couple of other shows scheduled this year. It was a great experience and I'd highly recommend giving it a shot.

Went to see the very touching movie Heartstrong at the Lobo Theater. It is part of the Albuquerque…read moreFilm Festival. I know Arianna Basco, the creator and producer, and actor in this Indie film. What a small, but great venue to see any production. Go see other movies too during this annual film festival.

This place is so much freaking fun! I've come multiple times now and I can't wait to stop in again…read more My husband brought me for a late movie to watch Grease for Valentine's Day! We got popcorn and a soda! It was so much fun being there with all the cult classic lovers singing and being dressed up. & then I came again by myself for breakfast and brunch to watch Beauty & the Beast. Breakfast was spectacular! Such great options. It was a buffet style. Tickets plus brunch are such good prices. The staff and bartender were so nice and seemed genuinely happy to be there! I can't wait to come back. Sucha great experience. The fact it's local and has been around since the 30's makes it even better.

I attended a show for the first time here. I had heard of the theater growing up but had never…read moreattended anything. The show I saw was well done with some interesting staging ideas but good. The theater itself is nice and as it is small doesn't seem to have a bad seat. I will probably keep an eye out for other shows.

This is a cute little theatre - the show was great and the talent was well done.... Not a bad…read moreseat in the house.

1st time visitor here for a show. Nice place, plenty of room and reasonably priced concession…read morestand. Plus goodies are allowed in the auditorium. Plenty of ushers to get us to our seats and answer questions. We sat near the orchestra pit so view was good, not too close to the stage and not overly loud. Parking was a little hard to find - especially since it was a mid-week afternoon show while classes were in session.

Accessible seating is awesome here! Good cost, they have listening devices available by leaving…read moreyour ID with the person up front at the rotunda that allow you to hear the play from the stage mics. The chairs in Accessible area move and while they have arms, they are high enough to allow for larger behinds to sit in them. Even the main seating has been updated to allow for larger behinds, though you are very close arm and leg wise in those seats and getting out with a cane would not be advisable. Sound is great and so far every play has been stellar. From the Popejoy of my childhood the improvements are astronomical. A+ (PS they now allow the food from their little food area to be taken into the theater. No outside food. It's cookies, nuts and candies, hot drinks or sodas and water. (Baked goods and warm drinks are 'as available' and may run out or be unavailable some shows.)

Meow Wolf Santa Fe is definitely shows its age a bit - but in a way that feels more like wear from…read morebeing loved than anything else. You can tell it's the OG location. There's this scrappier, slightly rough-around-the-edges feel compared to the newer installations, and I think that's part of its charm. We actually went out of our way to visit New Mexico just for this, which says a lot - and I'll say it was worth it. However it did leave wishing for a bit more, especially knowing how expansive and polished the newer Meow Wolf locations have become. But in a weird way, it made me appreciate the evolution of the experience even more. You can really see how much the artists and teams have grown across locations, and how much love and intention is going into what they're building now. This location certainly helps you understand the whole Meow Wolf story a little better!

The OG Meow Wolf location is such an interesting immersive art exhibit that will both wow your…read moreeyeballs and make you think to try to connect the storyline of the whole place. I always love seeing art, interpreting meanings, and putting the storylines together. Overall, this place is very well done and I enjoyed my visit. Thank you! My only complaint was that tickets online seemed priced different than tickets in person and seemed to change price depending on the day/time. We came about 3 hours prior to closing and this was more than enough time for us to fully enjoy the place and see everything. They do have a bar out front to the side before you enter as well and a gift shop. I have attended their other location in Las Vegas, so it was fun to compare it to this location and see how different they are all around. This location definitely is smaller in size and very different in theme, but still cool to see.

We found the playhouse in looking for live events during our trip. Found that they had two on…read moresubsequent nights and decided to give them a try. The staff were pleasant and helpful in person. It was a little difficult getting them by phone but it's a smaller community theater so maybe expected. The first night we saw Sage who played the violin. The show was wonderful. He had a wide variety of musical genres to play from and did an excellent job. My family was skeptical when I told them what we were doing and they both thoroughly enjoyed it. The second night we saw Everybody. The description left us all wondering what we were getting in for and rightly so. It's not the traditional play by any means. I found it kept me wondering and thinking throughout. The actors did a stupendous job with hard material. We spoke about the play quite a bit after which is always a sign of a thoughtful piece. The theater itself is smallish which means there is not a bad seat in the place. If we lived near we'd be regulars here.

Last night we attended the performance of Cabaret at the Santa Fe Playhouse. Although there were…read moresome decent performers, the production itself was mildly pornographic. We did not find the simulated sex acts, including masturbation, graphically displayed throughout the performance to be entertaining at all. It was disturbing and unnecessary. Our only regret is that we did not get up and leave earlier as many in the audience chose to do.

I'm not sure this is the permanent location for this group but during their run of the Ugly…read moreChristmas Sweater Revue it was. The show was great! A variety of comedy, music, improv, dancers and an overall great show for a great price. If you get the chance to see a how, definitely take it. Oh, and you might want to make sure your show is kid appropriate before you haul in your brood.

I have been a fan of the jungle book since I first read it as a kid. It was difficult how a small…read morecast, small stage, theater group was going to do this story justice. They did that with imagination and physicality and great acting. All actors were on the stage all the time with each actor seamlessly morphing characters and stage positioning till it all seemed perfectly normal for a them to be the tree Mowgli was climbing and the next being the monkeys he met at the top. A lot of fun for people who love good story telling. P.S. This is not presented at the usual location do check your ticket for the correct address.

Great venue. Glad they allow people to dance and be happy!…read moreParking is convenient. Not a fan of cocktails in a can but.

All the years I've lived in this city and I've never once stepped foot in this place. Though I've…read morepassed and gandered and the place many times I guess I always missed the fun surprises inside. Long story short as I was scrolling through the feed on that blue app I saw an ad for a horror themed circus that promised extra fright. Curiously I pondered at the date and thought why the heck not. Then as I looked at the website I discovered it was being hosted right at the Kimo. The light bulb in my head clicked on and I thought let me see if a friend wants to join so I can make a better decision. Needless to say I waited to buy a ticket. Why you ask? Well Ill be honest I wasn't quite sure at the time. Then fast forward to last weekend and the same ad appeared with a beautiful promotion setting a price I just couldn't refuse. I just knew I had to go. My friend canceled on me but that was ok because when I stepped through those door it was a refreshing experience. I couldn't help but get lost in its great grandeur. As I entered the seating area I looked around and the vibe had me so excited. The show was phenomenal. I had a really great time. I'm so glad I went. Not only did I get to see the inside of this place for the first time but I got to experience a show here which made it so much more special. I look forward to returning for the next show here!