
NYC may be thousands of miles away, but you can still enjoy the finest in live theater and performing arts just minutes from Albuquerque homes for sale. Here's a look at upcoming events that our real estate agents are eagerly anticipating.
- Bluegrass on Broadway with the Kevin Prater Band - South Broadway Cultural Center, 1025 Broadway Blvd. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87104
Celebrate Leap Year Day with some toe-tapping tunes from Bluegrass on Broadway with the Kevin Prater Band. With a sound straight from the mountains of eastern Kentucky, the band performs their self-described "coal-fired" bluegrass music. The mix of country, rock, and gospel tunes is complemented by the quintet's beautiful harmonies and acapella singing. Showtime is 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 29, and tickets are $25.
- The Pirates of Penzance - Popejoy Hall, 203 Cornell Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131
Not a fan of opera? The Pirates of Penzance may change your mind. Legendary opera composers Gilbert & O'Sullivan bring their noted comic touch to the story of star-crossed couple Frederic and Mabel and their romantic challenges. The production is brought to life by the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players, a stellar troupe that's been in operation for nearly half a century. Swashbuckling takes place one day only, on Sunday, March 3 at 3 p.m. Tickets range from $25-$79.
- My Fair Lady - Popejoy Hall, 203 Cornell Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131
You'll be dancing all night after watching this dazzling production of My Fair Lady. The timeless story of the relationship between humble flower girl Eliza Doolittle and haughty Professor Henry Higgins has delighted generations of viewers on both stage and screen. Tony Award-winning Bartlett Sher, who directed the 2018 Broadway revival of My Fair Lady, shepherds this version as well. "Wouldn't It Be Loverly" to attend the show, running from March 21-24 with matinees on the weekend. Tickets range from $60-$133.
- The Little Mermaid - KiMo Theatre, 423 Central Ave. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
Kids aren't the only viewers who will be enchanted by this production of The Little Mermaid. The Ballet Repertory Theatre of New Mexico adds exquisite dancing to the traditional fairy tale from Hans Christian Anderson. The curtain goes up at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 23. Tickets range from $22-$30.
- Forbidden Broadway - Popejoy Hall, 203 Cornell Dr., NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131
See the lighthearted side of some theater classics at Forbidden Broadway. In this Tony Award-winning show, a talented cast offers a satirical take on Frozen, Wicked, and more than 30 iconic musicals using hilarious costumes and impressions. Forbidden Broadway played in NYC for 35 years, and now it will charm Albuquerque audiences as well. The show is scheduled for one performance only, at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 7, so don't miss it. Tickets range from $25-$65.
- Beetlejuice - Popejoy Hall, 203 Cornell Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131
Watch out! Say his name three times, and chaos ensues. Based on the beloved 1988 film of the same name, Beetlejuice adds lively songs to the tale of a lonely teenage girl and her unusual but heartwarming relationship with a recently deceased couple haunting her family's new home. The trio teams up to battle Beetlejuice, a manic, green-haired demon who causes havoc for both the living and the dead. Please note that parental discretion is advised for this production. Beetlejuice runs from May 8-12, with matinees on the weekend. Tickets range from $63-$163.
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