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Adobe Theater

9813 Fourth Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87048
Albuquerque, NM 87114

Upcoming Shows

THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL

THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL

May 29 – Jun 21, 2026

The Great American Trailer Park Musical is a comedy musical, set in the fictional Armadillo Acres trailer park in Florida. The story follows the chaos that...

THESE SHINING LIVES

THESE SHINING LIVES

Jul 17 – Aug 9, 2026

THESE SHINING LIVES by Melanie Marnich, directed by Daniel Anaya, is a touching drama, based on the true story of four women who worked for...

THE CRUCIBLE

THE CRUCIBLE

Sep 4 – Sep 27, 2026

THE CRUCIBLE by Arthur Miller, directed by Georgia Athearn, is a 1953 play that dramatizes the story of the Salem witch trials that took place...

CLUE

CLUE

Oct 16 – Nov 8, 2026

CLUE by Sandy Rustin, directed by Eddie Dethlef, is a play based on the classic board game and the 1985 Paramount movie, where six guests...

THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER

THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER

Dec 4 – Dec 20, 2026

THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, directed by Henry Avery, centers around Sheridan Whiteside, a sharp-tongued, demanding, and...



Review: THE DROWNING GIRLS at New Mexico Actors Lab


by Jackie Camborde - June 14, 2026

According to the Director’s note, The Drowning Girls is based on a true story. It tells the tale of three women who lived during the early half of the 20th century; all three were murdered by their husbands, drowned in their bathtubs.  ...

Review: SPRING AWAKENING at Musical Theatre Southwest


by Jackie Camborde - June 11, 2026

What did our critic think of SPRING AWAKENING at Musical Theatre Southwest?...

Review: OUT AT SEA at Theater Grottesco


by Jackie Camborde - May 22, 2026

What did our critic think of OUT AT SEA at Theater Grottesco?...

Review: AT THE WAKE OF A DEAD DRAG QUEEN at Santa Fe Playhouse


by Jackie Camborde - May 19, 2026

he thing that stayed with me after this show was the ease and natural ebb and flow of conversation the two actors had; both Malcom-Petty and Sigl had volumes of script to memorize, but both took the words from the page and embodied them. ...

Review: BOEING BOEING at Albuquerque Little Theater


by Mariah Olesen - May 03, 2026

What did our critic think of BOEING BOEING at Albuquerque Little Theater?...

Review: POTUS at Santa Fe Playhouse


by Jackie Camborde - March 24, 2026

Catch the uproarious antics of POTUS at Santa Fe Playhouse! Experience a day of chaos as seven women navigate the president's blunders....

Past Shows

OF MICE AND MEN

OF MICE AND MEN

Apr 10 – May 3, 2026

John Steinbeck adapted his novel of the same name. It premiered on Broadway in 1937 and earned the 1938 New York Drama Critics' Circle Best...

SOCIAL SECURITY

SOCIAL SECURITY

Feb 27 – Mar 22, 2026

Andrew Bergman's hilarious comedy. Trendy New York couple's lives are disrupted when wife's mother arrives to stay.

ANTHROPOLOGY

ANTHROPOLOGY

Jan 16 – Feb 1, 2026

ANTHROPOLOGY by Lauren Gunderson, directed by Pete Parkin, is a contemporary thriller that centers around two sisters—one who is an AI programmer and one who has...

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

Dec 5 – Dec 21, 2025

The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde, is a farcical comedy about Victorian social hypocrisy and emphasizes the importance of being true and intentional...

SPIDER'S WEB

SPIDER'S WEB

Oct 17 – Nov 9, 2025

Spider’s Web by Agatha Christie, is her second most popular and humorous play. It is about Clarissa, wife of a diplomat, who is adept at...

BUS STOP

BUS STOP

Sep 5 – Sep 28, 2025

Bus Stop by William Inge, is a comedy/drama about a group of people who find unexpected warmth in each other while stranded in a Kansas...

SMALL CRAFT WARNINGS

SMALL CRAFT WARNINGS

Aug 1 – Aug 17, 2025

Tennessee Williams' play centers on a motley group of people gathered in a seedy coastal bar. ...

THE UNDERPANTS

THE UNDERPANTS

Jun 13 – Jun 29, 2025

The Underpants by Steve Martin is a high-energy, hilarious farce about a bored housewife, Louise Maske, who is at a parade to see the king...

SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS

SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS

Apr 25 – May 18, 2025

Charming, funny, and genuinely moving play by Richard Alfieri, directed by Gloria Goodman. Lily Harrison (played by Georgia Athearn) is the formidable widow of a...

THE RED VELVET CAKE WAR

THE RED VELVET CAKE WAR

Dec 6 – Dec 22, 2024

 The Adobe Theater once again brings to its audiences another delightful comedy by the prolific Jones, Hope, Wooten. It should be noted that J,H,W plays...

DR.JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE

DR.JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE

Oct 18 – Nov 10, 2024

A new and shocking version (adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher) of Robert Louis Stevenson’s short novella: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

DEATH BY DESIGN

DEATH BY DESIGN

Sep 6 – Sep 29, 2024

Death by Design is a comedic, drawing-room mystery to keep you guessing. 

THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY

THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY

Jul 19 – Aug 11, 2024

Based on the best selling novel, The Bridges of Madison County - the heartfelt story about a short-term love affair that lasts a lifetime.

THE OUTSIDER

THE OUTSIDER

May 31 – Jun 23, 2024

Who doesn’t love a farce? The Outsider by Paul Slade Smith is a hilarious political farce which makes fun of practically everyone and is sure...

VANYA & SONIA & MASHA & SPIKE

VANYA & SONIA & MASHA & SPIKE

Apr 19 – May 12, 2024

A modern comedy influenced by the works of Anton Chekhov. Middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia share a home in Bucks County, PA, where they bicker and...

THE ODD COUPLE (FEMALE VERSION)

THE ODD COUPLE (FEMALE VERSION)

Mar 1 – Mar 24, 2024

Written in the 1980s, Neil Simon’s revision of his hugely successful play, The Odd Couple, sees the lead characters transformed into ‘Olive Madison’ (played by Stephanie...

THE MOUNTAINTOP

THE MOUNTAINTOP

Jan 19 – Feb 11, 2024

The Mountaintop by Katori Hall, directed by Jenelle Baptiste, is an edgy, controversial, thought-provoking play which takes place in the motel room of Martin Luther...

NEW YEAR'S EVE CABARET - fundraiser

NEW YEAR'S EVE CABARET - fundraiser

Dec 31

It’s our second annual New Year’s Eve Cabaret Fundraiser at the Adobe! Beginning at 5:00, the doors open to enjoy champagne, hors d’oeuvres, and a great...

MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY

MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY

Dec 1 – Dec 24, 2023

Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley by Lauren Gunderson & Margot Melcon is a delightfully sweet drawing-room comedy at the home of the Darcys (of Pride and...

THE HOLLOW

THE HOLLOW

Oct 13 – Nov 5, 2023

A typical Agatha Christie gem, this play follows an unhappy game of romantic follow-the-leader that explodes into murder one weekend at The Hollow, home of...

CALENDAR GIRLS

CALENDAR GIRLS

Sep 1 – Sep 24, 2023

English playwright,Tim Firth's hilarious play is based on a 1999 true story. When Annie's husband John dies of leukemia, she and best friend Chris resolve...

DRINKING HABITS

DRINKING HABITS

Jun 2 – Jun 25, 2023

Drinking Habits by Tom Smith, directed by Yannig Morin. Two nuns at the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing have been secretly making wine to keep the...

INHERIT THE WIND

INHERIT THE WIND

Mar 3 – Mar 26, 2023

Inherit the Wind is a fictionalized account of the 1925 Scopes "Monkey" Trial, which resulted in John T. Scopes' conviction for teaching Charles Darwin's theory of evolution to a high school science class,...

THE DINNER PARTY

THE DINNER PARTY

Jan 20 – Feb 5, 2023

Neil Simon's THE DINNER PARTY is a decidedly French dinner party served up in a chaotic mode that only a master of comedy could create. Five...

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE

Dec 1 – Dec 18, 2022

The Drowsy Chaperone music by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison, book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar. A totally enchanting parody of American musical comedy of...

THE MOUSETRAP

THE MOUSETRAP

Oct 14 – Nov 6, 2022

Agatha Christies iconic murder mystery, about a group of strangers trapped during a snowstorm, is brimming with intrigue, sophisticated humor, and surprising twists....

THE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIE

THE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIE

Sep 2 – Sep 25, 2022

A mother from New Jersey roams the hills of Lockerbie Scotland, looking for her sons remains, which were lost in the crash of Pan Am...

ADOBEFEST on KUNM RADIO THEATRE

ADOBEFEST on KUNM RADIO THEATRE

Jul 17 – Jul 24, 2022

Broadcast at 6pm Sunday July 17 and Sunday July 24 on 89.9 KUNM RADIO THEATRE or www.kunm.org - Five new, unpublished short plays - the...

Unnecessary Farce

Unnecessary Farce

Jun 10 – Jul 3, 2022

Two bumbling cops, a romantic tryst, the Scottish mafia, and 8 doors create the perfect, ridiculous farce....

Honky Tonk Hissy Fit

Honky Tonk Hissy Fit

Mar 18 – Apr 10, 2022

Hilarious comedy. Sequel to Doublewide Texas.Theyre back. The Doublewide gang must fight the mega-corporation in Austin, Texas to once again save their tiny town. Circumstances...

HONKY TONK HISSY FIT

HONKY TONK HISSY FIT

Jan 28 – Feb 20, 2022

Hilarious comedy. Sequel to Doublewide Texas.Theyre back. The Doublewide gang must fight the mega-corporation in Austin, Texas to once again save their tiny town. Circumstances...

AdobeFest 2022

AdobeFest 2022

Jun 3 – Feb 13, 2022

Playfest to be performed as radio theater on KUNM. Submissions of 10-20 minute original, unpublished plays, stories or monologues. Deadline March 1, 2022. Broadcast dates...

GREETINGS

GREETINGS

Dec 2 – Dec 19, 2021

A fun time for the Holiday Season. A traditional Christmas dinner turns into a fantastical event and the whole family's belief systems are challenged as...

DINNER WITH THE BOYS

DINNER WITH THE BOYS

Oct 15 – Nov 7, 2021

LIVE AGAIN! We welcome our patrons, new and old, to come and enjoy our renovated building and see the Killer Comedy DINNER WITH THE BOYS...

The Last of the Dutch Hotel and Homecoming

The Last of the Dutch Hotel and Homecoming

Jun 26 – Jul 4, 2021

The Last of the Dutch Hotel is a one-act comedy (of the southern porch variety) by Don Nigro - Two over-the-hill aristocrats (performed by Matt...

POSTCARDS FROM THE ODDBALL ZONE

POSTCARDS FROM THE ODDBALL ZONE

Mar 13 – Mar 14, 2021

Three short comedies from The Oddball Zone that will leave you rolling in the virtual aisles!!!VIDEO ON DEMAND available Saturday March 13 from 12:01am to...

TOUR DI EUROPA

TOUR DI EUROPA

Feb 13 – Feb 14, 2021

Three short plays (Venice:Souvenirs, Paris, Athens: Passion) from Tour Di Europa by Jules Tasca. The American tourists involved are quirky, funny, and relatable....

Krapp's Last Tape

Krapp's Last Tape

Jan 14 – Jan 17, 2021

Revered Albuquerque actors and directors James Cady and Philip J. Shortell will ALTERNATE performances, directed by each other. This short one-act play, written in 1958,...

The Twelve Dates of Christmas

The Twelve Dates of Christmas

Dec 18 – Dec 20, 2020

A one-woman show, perfect for those of us seeking something around the holiday season that isn't strictly Christmas focused. It's witty and full of fun!...

Shakespeare in Hollywood

Shakespeare in Hollywood

Jul 12 – Aug 4, 2019

The Adobe Theater Presents: Shakespeare in HollywoodBy Ken Ludwig Directed by Lewis Hauser Ken Ludwigs Shakespeare in Hollywood, directed by Lewis Hauser, opens July 12,...

ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY IN CONCERT

ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY IN CONCERT

Aug 11 – Aug 14, 2016

FIVE PERFORMANCES to benefit The Matthew Naegeli Scholarship Programs provides financial assistance to children who want to attend GrowingStages classes. On the Twentieth Century, the...

THE CURIOUS SAVAGE

THE CURIOUS SAVAGE

Jul 15 – Aug 7, 2016

A comedic play written by John Patrick. Ethel Savage has been committed to The Cloisters, a private mental hospital, by her step children who feel...

THE WHITEHEADED BOY

THE WHITEHEADED BOY

Jul 1 – Jul 3, 2016

This Irish comedy by Lennox Robinson is considered his masterpiece. Full of twists and turns, ups and downs, and families fighting each other and one...

Cahoots

Jan 11 – Feb 3, 2013

This show might be called an anti-mystery. The audience quickly knows who commits the crime, but can they get away with it? Formerly produced in...

A Christmas Carol

Nov 30 – Dec 16, 2012

A radio station is broadcasting “A Christmas Carol” live, before a studio audience. The Adobe audience will watch the actors, scripts in hand, create characters...

A Jewel in The Manuscript

Oct 19 – Nov 11, 2012

Based on an historical incident, the play finds the great Russian writer, Fyodor Dostoevsky, in a mess. In addition to promising his publisher a new...

Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice

Sep 14 – Oct 7, 2012

In this much acclaimed adaptation by Joseph Hanreddy and J. R. Sullivan, you enter the world of Jane Austen's much loved novel, the story of...

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change

Aug 10 – Sep 2, 2012

This true-to-life musical revue celebrates and explores human relationships, detailing the travails of dating and romance, from the first date to growing old together in...

Angel Street

Jul 6 – Jul 29, 2012

Set in fogbound London in 1880, Angel Street tells the story of a seemingly normal couple, Jack Manningham and his wife Bella. As the drama...

The Men Of Mah Jongg

Jun 1 – Jun 24, 2012

The Men of Mah Jongg centers around four older buddies from NYC, struggling with the pitfalls of old age, only to discover the unlikely game...

The Rainmaker

Apr 27 – May 20, 2012

Set in a drought-ridden rural town in the West in Depression era America, The Rainmaker tells the story of a pivotal hot summer day in...

Is Life Worth Living?

Mar 23 – Apr 15, 2012

The Adobe entry in The Southwest Irish Theater Festival. This play is set in a seaside hotel in Inish, Ireland. In order to attract more...

The Drowsy Chaperone

Feb 17 – Mar 12, 2012

The Drowsy Chaperone, a comic "musical within a play," is an homage to American musicals of the jazz age. It won 8 Tony Awards in...

A Moon for the Misbegotten

Jan 13 – Feb 5, 2012

A Moon for the Misbegotten,The Adobe Theatre is proud to announce its production of Eugene O’Neill’s autobiographical play, A Moon for the Misbegotten. This was...

Videos


Waiting for Godot in Albuquerque Waiting for Godot
Vortex Theatre (5/29-6/21)
THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL in Albuquerque THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL
Adobe Theater (5/29-6/21)
Lili Elbe in Albuquerque Lili Elbe
Santa Fe Opera (8/01-8/27)
The Magic Flute in Albuquerque The Magic Flute
Santa Fe Opera (7/04-8/28)
THESE SHINING LIVES in Albuquerque THESE SHINING LIVES
Adobe Theater (7/17-8/09)
Outlander In Concert in Albuquerque Outlander In Concert
Popejoy Hall (11/23-11/23)
Mamma Mia! in Albuquerque Mamma Mia!
Popejoy Hall (5/18-5/23)
Eugene Onegin in Albuquerque Eugene Onegin
Santa Fe Opera (7/18-8/19)
Grease in Albuquerque Grease
Sandstone Amphitheater (6/11-7/12) PHOTOS VIDEOS
Cabaret in Albuquerque Cabaret
Santa Fe Playhouse (7/02-7/19)