Landmark Musicals opens its 2017 season with the comical hit “Kiss Me, Kate” at the Rodey Theatre, which is sure to have you laughing the entire time. The musical wit of Cole Porter and the dramatic storyline by Sam and Bella Spewack create a production within a production, using the beloved Shakespeare classic “The Taming of … Continue reading Kiss Me, Kate – Theatre Review

The heartbeat of American music shook the Popejoy stage Wednesday night, the second of nine performances of its current Broadway offering.  A packed theatre sang, danced and remembered the iconic period of Motown during the 1960s and ’70s. Motown: The Musical takes us on a musical journey of Berry Gordy, founder of Motown Records, who … Continue reading Motown: The Musical – Theatre Review

This weekend the UNM Department of Theatre and Dance kicked off their spring season with a faculty dance concert titled “Ars Longa, Vita Brevis,” translating to art is long, life is short. The title resonated with all five performances as each group of talented dancers took us on a short journey of art through a … Continue reading Ars Longa, Vita Brevis – Performance Review

Conceived in honor of the 90th anniversary of Route 66, this exhibition explores the art history and popular culture of the iconic Mother Road. From her hotly debated beginnings to her decades-long role as a pathway for adventurers, migrant workers post-war veterans, tourists, hippies and sentimental souls, Route 66 has fascinated and engaged us, and compelled us … Continue reading Route 66: Photo Blog / Radiance, Rust & Revival on the Mother Road

Here’s “What Went Down” Wednesday night at the Sunshine Theater After months of waiting, the day finally came when I would see a band I discovered in an H&M, blasting on an overhead speaker. After Shazeming the song, I instantly fell in love with their music. Months later, I found out they were coming to … Continue reading Foals – Concert Review

“It’s opening night, it’s opening night” sung by the Usherettes at the start of the show. That indeed it was “Opening Night” for the award winning show “The Producers” Thursday night at Popejoy. How can you write a review about an awful musical that was amazing! I’m sure the main characters Bailystock & Bloom would like … Continue reading The Producers – Theatre Review

A Christmas Story: The Musical is the greatest gift you can give your eyes and ears this pre-holiday season. Last night, I had the pleasure of witnessing Broadway in New Mexico.  This hilariously entertaining show playing at Popejoy (for a limited time) is sure to get you in the Christmas spirit. We all have seen … Continue reading A Christmas Story: The Musical – Theatre Review

It’s commonly accepted that in order to accomplish your dreams you must have faith, perseverance and be ready for hard work. For Abe, this was not the case. Abe is a wanna-be filmmaker with dreams of someday winning awards. After he is dumped by his girlfriend for failing to create a movie, he finds himself … Continue reading Abe Makes A Movie – Movie Review