I took my kiddo today to see The Best Christmas Pageant and it was really good. We sat in row O…read morebecause they were the closest tickets available. We were able to see and hear almost everything and everyone. I do wish we could've sat a little closer because it can be difficult to hear at times towards the back. I recommend going to see a play here. They are around $25 per ticket which is totally worth seeing a play! I love how they incorporate children and adults. Let support this cute little theater so they can continue entertaining. Go see a play!! Cheers!

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.

Tonight saw a great show. This small theater at the Fine Art Center at UNM is a hidden gem. The…read moreshows are small and the theater is intimate. I want to see other things.

It had been years since I was on UNM campus for a show. ... My cousin and I went to see White…read moreChristmas. We arrived early enough to park in the garage closest to the theater. Easy pay station and we were off. We entered the theater along with those attending the Nutcracker in Popejoy Hall. Many volunteers were around to direct traffic and answer questions. We entered Rodey and to our delight had the perfect "middle" seats. We could see everything. White Christmas was an outstanding show!! The musicians were phenomenal, the dancing and acting all brought the spirit of Christmas home! I left there with the feeling of Christmas in my heart and the lingering of those traditional carols still on the tip of my tongue.

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.

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

I've been back in ABQ for 5 years now. Thought I knew most, if not all, art centers, theaters,…read moregalleries, etc. Well, I was wrong. Here is this beautiful Gallery within just a few blocks of my house. It is in a strip mall like area. I pass it at least two or three times a week . . . and yet I had no idea. It took a friend inviting me to an opening performance on their stage to hit me across the back of my head. What a lovely space! And it is not small. Not hidden. I am just oblivious, I guess. Please don't be. I hear rumors that they may be "going away". What a shame, if it is true. Get out there and see the wonderful sculptures and paintings that are currently on display. Perhaps take one home for a holiday present for someone you aren't sure what to surprise them with this year. My introduction to VSA Arts / North Fourth Arts Center was to a performance of "All is Calm, The Christmas Truce of 1914" performed by Mother Road Theater Company - on the Road. Performance was fantastic; Fourth Street Arts Center (and Gallery) was a "duh" slap across the back of my head. How could I have not known about this wonderful space before now?

Also know as North Fourth Art Center, this is a great, small performance space and reception area…read more Acoustics are very good and inviting. Pretty much any seat in the house is a good one. Of course, depending on the production, you may want to sit in the front row or way in the back. I came here for a Revolutions International Theater Festival performance of a one-woman play. The place was packed, and I bet it was sold out. The performance space seemed quite spacious, though the actress, also the producer, had a creative and elaborate set. She pretty much used the entire space. Before and after the play, Revolutions had an informal reception in the front lobby, an open space, which offers a certain sense of intimacy and hipness. The overall venue is a place I hope to visit again for any kind of event, but most of all fun, experimental theatrical productions.

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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.

What an exciting, educational, and stimulating event! Great for family fun, solo date, or date…read morenight! The reception was a nice welcome to their opening night VIP Yelp Elite event. I was impressed with the door service and professional presence throughout the exhibit. The hors d'oeuvres were very delicious and the servers were very polite and friendly. I really was impressed to see the reception with food and drinks at the beginning and the end of the experience! Wow! The size of the event and the walk they were very well thought out and orchestrated. I really enjoyed this experience and plan to go back again with friends and family.

I remember my college days sitting in art history learning about this amazing artist. Since the…read morefirst time I laid eyes on his work I loved it. My favorite piece of his being the starry night. This guy had so many interesting amazing pieces. It's almost heartbreaking he never got the recognition he deserved while he was still alive. As I walked through the beginning there were different quotes from his letters and information about him. I couldn't help but feel overwhelmed with joy and sadness. You can tell he never knew the magnitude he brought to the world with his art. This experience was much more immersive that I'd anticipated. Seeing his art come alive in the room was amazing and overwhelmingly beautiful. When Starry Night made its appearance I was left in aw. My jaw dropped and my heart jumped for joy. I am eternally grateful to have been apart of this experience. Thank you Yelp and the Beyond Van Gogh coordinator for giving me one of the best experiences. I highly recommend this show for all art enthusiasts! The designers who pieced this show together did a fantastic job!

Even within the local performing arts community, few artists know that Albuquerque boasts a…read moresurprisingly vibrant, expansive theatre scene. A 2014 American Theatre article tallied more than 40 performance companies throughout the city, more than 60 in the state. There aren't many avenues for working actors; the vast majority of New Mexican artists give their creative blood voluntarily, simply because they're compelled to breathe life into an art form that's famously always dying. And it's this kind of dedication, passion and energy that can, occasionally, deliver a performance that's truly memorable, sometimes unforgettable. I witnessed one such show a couple of weeks ago at the Black Cat Cultural Center, in Nob Hill -- a venue that used to house Aux Dog Theatre Company. I was there to watch "Life Sucks" by Aaron Posner, a modern take on Chekov's Uncle Vanya. It absolutely didn't disappoint, and honestly, I fully anticipated a let-down. Blame the pandemic. Blame my unfamiliarity with the current Burque scene. I anticipated classic community theatre, you know what I'm talking about: clunky set design, amature talent, an audience of friends and family. What I witnessed was a cast dedicated to the material. Whatever I initially felt the actors lacked, they more than compensated by pure ambition. This was, quite simply, the gift of true community theatre: meditated suspension of disbelief. I'm really glad I stumbled across an ad for Actors Studio 66, and managed to speak with a couple of the Board members, Linda and Tim. This company is committed to presenting diverse stories about diverse people, and based on their inaugural show, they're on the right track. I'm also thrilled there's new dramatic life in this historic neighborhood. If you're looking for the next cool theatre company to support, check 'em out.

I would have never found this amazing organization if it wasn't for Yelp Helps!! So glad I did!…read moreThey give NM's troubled youth a second chance at life, getting through school and learn and grow their skills and talents. They teach healthy living starting from nutrition not only in books but in a way of GROWING FOODS. I LOVE that. They get to work and learn how to grow food, eat healthy, have a place to hang out and express themselves via music, poetry, spoken words, and art. They were prepping for an upcoming show and there were some seriously talented youth there I got to work in the fields for a bit and got to see their beautiful greenhouse they call the wind tunnel. Right now they have kale greens, spinach, beets, lettuce, and carrots. On the outside the had garlic, onions, and sugar snap peas so far. How amazing that they do all this?!?! The people who work there are passionate about what they do and I saw the light in their eyes shine when they spoke of what they do. I was blown away by learning all that they do. Thank you for having us!!

What an amazing outreach program smack dab in the middle of the South Valley. This non-profit…read morehelps community members and teens find more useful and productive uses of their time. A GED program..check. Access to computers...check. Music and art enrichment...check. Cultural cultivation...check. Farming?...CHECK! Our Yelp Helps group spent some time slinging poo, raking dirt and digging a hole with 3 of the gentleman that run this great program. I had some great conversation with Brad. He had some insight about troubled youth and the community. I was thrilled to see all of these great helping hands. The folks at the institute were preparing for an upcoming community event. We listened to some music and spoken word poetry before heading out to the farm where we were given a tour of the area and handed a pitch fork/shovel. I enjoyed my time with other helpful yelpers and the folks at the institute.