New Mexico’s theatre scene shone brightly on the national stage this month as BroadwayWorld announced the winners of its 2025 Regional Awards.

Whether he’s commanding a stage, stepping into a character on screen, or standing tall in the wrestling ring with a championship belt over his shoulder, Sale Taylor approaches every opportunity with gratitude, grit, and an unmistakable sense of purpose.

In a dance world often dominated by strict technique, narrow aesthetics, and an almost obsessive focus on perfection, BreakingEven Dance Company is forging a different path—one rooted in humanity, inclusivity, and the power of storytelling.

Albuquerque Little Theatre is kicking off the new year with a production certain to spark conversations across the city. The Children’s Hour, opening soon, is a gripping drama that explores how a single lie can fracture relationships, destroy reputations, and unravel lives.

Sadness, Madness, and Mayhem has never been just a show. From its earliest iteration, it has existed as an immersive collision of music, performance art, costuming, and atmosphere—an event that invites audiences not just to watch, but to step fully inside another world.

One of my favorite parts of reviewing theater is walking in completely blind and allowing the show to unfold without expectations.

Popejoy Hall’s Broadway for Teens program turned a December afternoon into something a little like a dream come true for more than 1,600 New Mexico students. Many of them experienced a Broadway touring production, a university campus, and the bustle of Albuquerque for the very first time.

Walking into the theater for Musical Theatre Southwest’s production of Frozen , I was reminded of this show’s powerful reach. The lobby buzzed with kids eager to experience it. The multigenerational audience was also noticeable —ranging from toddlers experiencing their first musical to adults who know the soundtrack by heart. Frozen truly is a story for all ages, and the crowd proved it. Tonight, I’m watching one out three rotating casts for this production. What impressed me