Santa Fe although a small town of 70,000 plus it has a tremendous amount of art and culture and that includes the performing arts.
This year is no exception and in this article I will make you aware of all the venues and gives samples of their performances for the year.
Santa Fe Opera
This world renowned open air theater is always a visual and musical treat together. The season begins in early July and ends in the end of August. It is one of the most beautiful times of the year in Santa Fe where the burnt oranges and reds of the mountains and soil blend in with the fiery colors of the sunset each evening. The temperature is very comfortable. A sweater is not needed. This year the season includes Verdi’s Simon Boccanegra, Handel’s Agrippina, and Bellini’s La Sonnambula. These are occurring in Santa Fe for the first time. Two favorite’s Mozart’s Don Giovanni and Berlioz’s Beatrice and Benedict return. For more info check out their site:
http://www.santafeopera.org/index.php
Santa Fe Playhouse
142 E. de Vargas St
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Phone: 505/988-4262
This playhouse has a history that can be traced back to the 1920s, which makes it one of the oldest extant theater groups within the state. Musical comedies are also offered at this location.
www.santafeplayhouse.org
Santa Fe Stages
422 W. San Francisco Street
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Phone: 505-982-6683
For a night filled with world-class theater and dance, you may want to check out this selection. Some of the productions at this location aim to test the boundaries of traditional theater.
Lensic Performing Arts Center
211 W. San Francisco St.
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Phone: 505/988-7050
This is where you may encounter most of the major performances throughout the city. Orchestra, chorus, as well as music festivals are held here.
www.lensic.com
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
211 W. San Francisco St.
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Phone: 505/983-5591 or 505/988-1234
Throughout the year, there are several ballet performances that can be enjoyed at this location. Additional details can be found at www.aspensantafeballet.com.
Greer Garson Theater Center
College of Santa Fe
1600 St. Michael's Dr
505/473-6011 or 800/456-2673
A tourist will be able to enjoy an array of comedies, dramas, as well as and musicals at this location. The season can be enjoyed from October to May.
www.csf.edu/csf/index.html
St. Francis Auditorium
Santa Fe, New Mexico
When attending a performance, you will find yourself at the Museum of Fine Arts, which is on the northwest corner of the Plaza. Many different theatrical productions and musical performances await your arrival.
Music One
www.musicone.org/Pages/Schedules.html
Eileen Richardson 
