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'The Marriage of Figaro' says 'I do' to a comedic romance
3+ hour, 51+ min ago (745+ words) Art promotion of "The Marriage of Figaro." "The Marriage of Figaro" WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 28, Friday, July 4, and Wednesday, July 9; 8 p.m. Thursday, July 31, Monday, Aug. 4, Saturday, Aug. 9, Tuesday, Aug. 12, Saturday, Aug. 16, and Friday, Aug. 22 WHERE: Santa Fe Opera, 301 Opera Drive, Santa Fe…...
Classic comedy of manners 'She Stoops to Conquer' turns back time at Albuquerque Little Theatre
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (149+ words) The cast of Albuquerque Little Theatre's "She Stoops to Conquer." Step back in time with Albuquerque Little Theatre's production of "She Stoops to Conquer," a 1773 comedy of manners by English playwright Oliver Goldsmith. "We have a wonderful production team that…...
Cooking up comedy: Smart and fast-paced 'Clyde's' comes to the Vortex Theatre
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (293+ words) From Friday, May 16, to June 8, the Vortex Theatre will present "Clyde's," a smart, fast-paced comedy set in a Pennsylvania truck stop, written by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage, and featuring a largely Black cast. From Friday, May 16, to June…...
Fortune Feimster brings 'Takin’ Care of Biscuits Comedy Tour' to Kiva Auditorium
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (125+ words) Fortune Feimster is bringing "Takin" Care of Biscuits Comedy Tour" to the Kiva Auditorium on Thursday, April 10. Comedian Fortune Feimster brings her "Takin" Care of Biscuits Comedy Tour" to the Kiva Auditorium on April 10. Last time Fortune Feimster was in…...
Las Cruces film fest leans into diversity and inclusion
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (253+ words) The Las Cruces International Film Festival will mark its tenth anniversary Wednesday, April 9, through Sunday, April 13 at New Mexico State University and other locations in Las Cruces. Actor William H. Macy appears with Las Cruces International Film Festival Executive Director Ross…...
Service members move from military to film industry
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (253+ words) LAS CRUCES " Two Air Force members are concluding their service and exploring civilian careers working on film production crews in southern New Mexico. Film liaison Andrew Jara is seen at the Film Las Cruces office downtown. The office assists with…...
Help pick our new daily comic for Albuquerque Journal newspaper
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (187+ words) The cartoonist behind Phoebe and Her Unicorn is retiring. The Journal has four options to replace this strip, and we want your input. These are the ones that are available to the Journal. BTW: Dilbert is no longer offered by…...
Redemption song: 'Les Misérables' brings its profound tale of survival of the human spirit to Popejoy Hall
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (293+ words) Nick Cartell, who plays Jean Valjean, performs "Bring Him Home" in "Les Mis'rables." Lindsay Heather Pearce as Fantine in "Les Mis'rables." A performance of "Red and Black" by the cast of "Les Mis'rables." "In My Life" performed by Delaney Guyer…...
Double-Double: 'King James' brings unlikely friends together through basketball at Vortex Theatre
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (275+ words) From left, Tom Ragan as Matt and Jamey Grayson as Shawn in "King James." Jay Hobson, left, plays Matt and Marcus Ivey portrays Shawn in the Vortex Theatre's production of "King James." The show runs Friday, Feb. 14, through March 9. Tom…...
Equal opportunity jokester: Comedian Carlos Mencia comes to new comedy Hyena's Albuquerque
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (181+ words) Comedian Carlos Mencia is coming back to his roots of playing intimate comedy clubs. He will be the first comedian to perform at the Duke City's newest comedy club, Hyena's Albuquerque, located at Winrock Town Center. He will perform five…...