1st time visitor here for a show. Nice place, plenty of room and reasonably priced concession…read morestand. Plus goodies are allowed in the auditorium. Plenty of ushers to get us to our seats and answer questions. We sat near the orchestra pit so view was good, not too close to the stage and not overly loud. Parking was a little hard to find - especially since it was a mid-week afternoon show while classes were in session.

Accessible seating is awesome here! Good cost, they have listening devices available by leaving…read moreyour ID with the person up front at the rotunda that allow you to hear the play from the stage mics. The chairs in Accessible area move and while they have arms, they are high enough to allow for larger behinds to sit in them. Even the main seating has been updated to allow for larger behinds, though you are very close arm and leg wise in those seats and getting out with a cane would not be advisable. Sound is great and so far every play has been stellar. From the Popejoy of my childhood the improvements are astronomical. A+ (PS they now allow the food from their little food area to be taken into the theater. No outside food. It's cookies, nuts and candies, hot drinks or sodas and water. (Baked goods and warm drinks are 'as available' and may run out or be unavailable some shows.)

Tonight saw a great show. This small theater at the Fine Art Center at UNM is a hidden gem. The…read moreshows are small and the theater is intimate. I want to see other things.

It had been years since I was on UNM campus for a show. ... My cousin and I went to see White…read moreChristmas. We arrived early enough to park in the garage closest to the theater. Easy pay station and we were off. We entered the theater along with those attending the Nutcracker in Popejoy Hall. Many volunteers were around to direct traffic and answer questions. We entered Rodey and to our delight had the perfect "middle" seats. We could see everything. White Christmas was an outstanding show!! The musicians were phenomenal, the dancing and acting all brought the spirit of Christmas home! I left there with the feeling of Christmas in my heart and the lingering of those traditional carols still on the tip of my tongue.

Albuquerque Academy puts on amazing stage productions, and Simms is a great performance space for a…read morehigh school. The stadium seating gives you a splendid view of the stage from any seat, even the wings, and some spots even give you a good view of the orchestra pit. It should come as no surprise that this school's resources are outstanding, and the attention they give their performance departments is enviable. The sound and stage lighting are awesome and the usable space is really top-notch for this type (highschool) of venue. AA kids are well instructed and spectacularly talented. We just went to a production of the Phantom of the Opera and I was moved to tears more than once. The stars of the show couldn't possibly have been highschoolers! They were very nearly as good as any act I've seen at Popejoy and their voices were simply stunning. I love Webber's Broadway score and was really pleased to find AA was putting on that same version of the legendary story. Although they didn't quite match up to the amazing vocalists' performances, the school's orchestra (+ certain wind instruments) did a not-too-shabby job for a highschool crew replicating one of the (IMHO) most powerfully moving scores ever written.

All the years I've lived in this city and I've never once stepped foot in this place. Though I've…read morepassed and gandered and the place many times I guess I always missed the fun surprises inside. Long story short as I was scrolling through the feed on that blue app I saw an ad for a horror themed circus that promised extra fright. Curiously I pondered at the date and thought why the heck not. Then as I looked at the website I discovered it was being hosted right at the Kimo. The light bulb in my head clicked on and I thought let me see if a friend wants to join so I can make a better decision. Needless to say I waited to buy a ticket. Why you ask? Well Ill be honest I wasn't quite sure at the time. Then fast forward to last weekend and the same ad appeared with a beautiful promotion setting a price I just couldn't refuse. I just knew I had to go. My friend canceled on me but that was ok because when I stepped through those door it was a refreshing experience. I couldn't help but get lost in its great grandeur. As I entered the seating area I looked around and the vibe had me so excited. The show was phenomenal. I had a really great time. I'm so glad I went. Not only did I get to see the inside of this place for the first time but I got to experience a show here which made it so much more special. I look forward to returning for the next show here!

Went to see some love music and the acoustics were great and the old architecture was pretty cool…read moretoo. I'm glad to have finally gotten a chance to experience live music in that vintage venue.

Another outstanding show for Festival of the Cranes! Saw Dustbowl Revival on Friday night…read more http://www.dustbowlrevival.com Partner and I used to go to The Festival every year but hadn't been in a while. When we went, we always got tickets to the show at The Macey Center. (New Mexico Tech Performing Art Series.) We've seen several performers that we didn't know. Every time, so glad we went! The venue is small. The people are welcoming and friendly. The ticket prices are amazing. Socorro is a nice little town. This concert venue is worth the drive from Albuquerque!

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Major admission prior to the review, here: my wife teaches at this school. She's finishing her…read morefirst year as a Special Educator. So there's that. And obviously the rating must be balanced by this admission. But the place deserves a solid review, and I'm approaching this on two fronts: 1) the reputation of the school at large and 2) my perceptions of the learning environment and kids therein. Albuquerque has a storied, especially difficult history with public school education. As one of the poorest states in the Union (we're always battling Mississippi for that crown), our educational system tends to take the brunt of this unfortunate reality. I'll leave it at that. If you're new to the city, be especially wary of the system you plan to enroll your child in. We have major issues. Charter schools aren't the perfect solution, by any means, but they're a great start. Most Charters, if not all, choose attendees via a lottery system since they receive far more applicants than they have room to receive. This is a sad truth, and definitely not what our Founding Fathers envisioned regarding universal public education. Our kid won out on the lottery. She attends another stellar Charter. But it isn't fair. In my personal view, the worth of any populace is best measured by the education of their citizenry. Last I checked the great U.S. of A. was ranked 13th, behind Cuba, if you can believe it. Locals call this place PAPA, rightly so. It's an endearing institution that mentors students in the arts and sciences with a critical eye toward the creative spirit. I've walked the "halls" and witnessed the collective talents of these kids, they're rather extraordinary. Dancers, science geeks and guitarists, singers and mathematicians, all of these kids manifest a fabulous energy that keeps them connected with education, which should be the goal in the first place. Great, amazing kids. So there's my second point. The first point, regarding the reputation, plays out in state-wide rankings. PAPA typically scores at the very top of the Charter school rankings on a yearly basis, as measured by test scores, attendance, and post-graduate success. It's one of the best. If not The Best. So enroll your kid in the lottery, take a tour, and let one of the students tell you why PAPA rocks. Charter schools aren't the ultimate solution; great public schools are. But while we work this stupidity out, schools like this make the grade. (One star off for the facility itself. At this time, it's all portable classrooms; I know they're searching for a new home, but for the moment the place is quirky, just like the kids that attend it.)

I fit in perfectly , and I am surrounded by creative and innovative people. The education I am…read morereceiving is amazing. The performing arts classes are really amazing, no other school I have ever seen or been to has such an amazing performing arts program! I love this school and never plan on leaving and would highly recommend this school to aspiring artists!

Rumble Productions puts on a great performance! I hired Rumble to perform an April Fools Day prank…read moreon one of my co-workers. A very talented accordion player and song writer showed up in her Elvis wig to perform the Elvis song that I requested. She switched up the lyrics to the personalize it to the guy that we were pranking. The videographer captured every moment. From the initial inquiry, to discussing the logistics and the execution it went off without a hitch! I highly recommend Rumble. I can't wait to hire them again to put on another show. Thank you guys!!!

Don't believe in fairy tales? Rumble Productions will change your mind! The amazing artists at…read moreRumble create memories - special memories that last a lifetime because they make the recipient feel like the most important person in the world! I recently called Rumble to create a special birthday singing telegram for a Crossfit coach. It was extremely last minute but they jumped through hoops to make it happen. He was surprised, embarrassed.... And absolutely blown away by the gesture! I challenge him to ever forget that time he received birthday cupcakes at the box by singing telegram! Amazing performers, amazing customer service, and even more amazing memories! Thank you!!