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    Lensic Performing Arts Center

    3.6 (28 reviews)

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    Lensic Theater interior detail.
    Michael B.

    Beautiful theater in the heart of Santa Fe with a busy schedule of performances that features an eclectic mix of music, dance, and theater. The interior, which is wonderfully restored, is worth a visit in itself. The proscenium stage is large enough to accommodate sizable performing groups. The acoustics are good and sight lines are excellent. Definitely worth checking their schedule if you're planning a visit to Santa Fe. Easy walking distance to the Plaza and nearby hotels. If you live or are staying further afield some advance planning/extra time to find parking, particularly in high season, would be a great idea.

    Pay for the back row and just walk up during a concert!!! Much cheaper!!!!!
    Jack B.

    Does not enforce seating . Buy a seat in the back and just move up. Teenagers can just takeover the entire place and leave no clear view for the cheapest ticket. Informed the staff and nothing happened.

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    I love the Lensic! Cool building, eclectic and wide variety of shows, and accessible to many. Yay!

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    Why is the line for the men's always linger than for the women's? Nice touch being able to order intermission before program starts..

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    13 years ago

    Just saw/heard Terrence Blanchard at the Lensic. Absolutely fantastic!

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    Just checked out the Santa Fe Symphony, and really enjoyed it. Nice building. Nice acoustics.

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    El Flamenco Cabaret

    El Flamenco Cabaret

    4.4(49 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    This was my favorite part of our Santa Fe trip. (Season was April to June). I bought tickets a…read moremonth in advance which I recommend. I bought the best seats and we ordered dinner when we got there, definitely go right at opening, we were late and they almost did not serve us dessert. For dinner we had the Chicken in Lemon Sauce, and the Pork Roast. It came with veggies and a side potato salad. I also ordered the Spanish Omelette which we liked. And I ordered the Assorted cheese board which we loved. For dessert we had the flan, and vanilla ice cream, which was simple but a nice way to end the meal. The show was fantastic, loved the dancers in their costumes, and the live flamenco guitarist was marvelous. Excellent show, well worth it and very much, a treat.

    Show Review Only- I…read morewas only in Santa Fe for a short time, so I took the advice of other reviewers and ate dinner before the show so I wouldn't potentially be disappointed. I booked my solo bar seat about 3 weeks before the date of the show. There are different ticket tiers and I selected the cheapest one that was $25 a ticket. Despite being in the back row, I was able to see the performance very clearly due to there not being any obstructions and the comfortable size of the space. I wouldn't hesitate to get the same seating again, especially if it was just me again or with one other person. I ordered their red sangria and thought it was pretty good. The wait staff was also nice. The performance was outstanding! Every single performer was so energetic and talented. I wouldn't hesitate to come back here again if I was in the area and will recommend this spot to others.

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    El Flamenco Cabaret - Sangria.

    Sangria.

    El Flamenco Cabaret - Entrance

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    El Flamenco Cabaret - Dinner plates, Chicken Stewed in Lemon Sauce was good.

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    Dinner plates, Chicken Stewed in Lemon Sauce was good.

    The Santa Fe Opera

    The Santa Fe Opera

    4.2(57 reviews)
    5.3 mi

    I have never been to a true opera but was so happy to be invited to the Apprentice Scenes performed…read moreby students that are moving from academics into the professional world of Opera. My daughter's very good friend went to school for Music/Opera and has an incredible voice. She was part of the Apprentice Program for Singers this past summer. This program has had more than 1500 singers participate in the program. When we found out she would perform here, we decided to fly in for the weekend and support her. The theater itself is called the The Crosby Theater as the property was taken over in 1956 by John O. Crosby who then with the help of others found a location on the property that was a natural amphitheater. Construction was then began and this magnificent open air theater was completed. With this being an open air venue, the acoustics are incredible, views are phenomenal and the vibe is exciting. Our seats were more towards the back of the house which I enjoyed providing a full view of the stage and a front row seat to an exquisite New Mexican sunset. The show itself was set up as one act operas and were performed by the apprentices. They featured eight different and uniques scenes from operas such as Hansel and Gretel, La Clemenza Di Tito, Sweeney Todd, Aida, and Hamlet. I had no idea that many of these operas are so old. For example, La Clemenza Di Tito premiered in Germany in 1791. WOW! What I loved most of all were the caption boxes in front of each seat. When an opera is being performed in a foreign language these boxes translate into English the words being sung, thus allowing the listener to fully understand the opera being performed. Pure magic! Restrooms were very clean and snack bar available before the performance is open. Parking is no issue at all with a huge lot in front of the theater. Sustainability was high on the list for the theater during its most recent renovation. The roof collects over 80,000 gallons of rain water annually and delivers the water through underground cisterns which irrigates the property. Happy I was able to enjoy this experience.

    Went to see Orfeo at the beautiful outdoor Santa Fe opera. The story where Legendary lovers, Orfeo…read moreand Euridice, face sudden death and separation. Yes, a snake caused it. They undertake a perilous journey from the underworld of death back to the world of the living. But one rule must be followed, Orfeo cannot look at Euridice. Tragedy obliged his conviction falters, as he cannot resist and succumbs to the temptation. The new production directed by Yuval Sharon was too avant-garde for my taste. Really did not like the set and costumes and unfortunately starring tenor Rolando Villazón was not there because of an accident. Such a pity as he was discovered in Mexico by his neighbor singing in his shower and became one of the best tenor in the world! So, we hope it is not too serious. Needles to say that for our family and friends, this was a major disappointment, as we travel from Texas to see him.

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    The Santa Fe Opera - Gorgeous New Mexican sunset

    Gorgeous New Mexican sunset

    The Santa Fe Opera - View to the stage from my seat

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    View to the stage from my seat

    Benitez Cabaret Theater - La Emi

    Benitez Cabaret Theater

    5.0(1 review)
    1.1 mi

    I saw "La Emi" last night at the Maria Benitez Theater at The Lodge at Santa Fe. It was fantastic…read more I loved the dancers, I love the singing, the music, the atmosphere. The dancers were very good. The show had a variety numbers, and the they were all very talented. I have two things I want to comment on: Our tickets were the most affordable option, and I wish I had been able to see the theater first before purchasing. Every seat in the place will give you a good view, but the seats in the back are not great for comfort. The show is about 1.5-2 hours with a 15 min intermission. The back row chairs are high top chairs for a bar, and do not have a table or anything. It is good to help you see, but not suggested for a bad back, for older people, or probably very uncomfortable for someone who is wider. If I could do it again I would definitely spend the extra to have a regular seat or a table. The other thing was people were asked to put their phones away, and several people were not compliant. I do wish they enforced this better. The theater does an amazing job giving you a good experience. The theater is pretty intimate and when the lights are down or off, a phone ruins that experience. There is a bar, but there is not food. Grab dinner before the show. Currently the restaurant at the hotel is closed too. Overall I would go again and again. It was great. Everyone in my party was completely awed by the show. They had never seen flamenco presented like that before.

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    Benitez Cabaret Theater - Flamenco brochures

    Flamenco brochures

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    Theater entrance

    Wise Fool - A teacher assists a student in one of Wise Fool's aerial classes

    Wise Fool

    4.7(3 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    Everyone is so nice-- from the instructors to the students. Their classes are fun and inclusive,…read moreand they teach all ages and skill levels. Highly recommend if you've ever wanted to try circus arts!

    This is a studio my wife and I came across while venturing in Santa Fe. It teaches acrobatic and…read moreaerial circus courses as well as offers an open gym for those seeking a place to train. We happened to see an aerial partnering course listed online while we were win town and decided to drop in. Neither of us knew what to expect considering we did not know what aerial partnering was until twenty minutes into the class. Despite our lack of skill, however, we had lots of fun learning partner poses on a giant trapeze and a couple poses on dangling strands of silk. The instructor was great and catered to our skill level while still attending to the more skilled members of the class. Afterwards, we stayed and practiced our newly found talent with the gym manager. Without realizing, two hours quickly slipped by, and were it not for our aching muscles we would have continued longer. Since I do not live in Santa Fe, I cannot comment on the regularly scheduled classes held during the weekday. However, if they are anything like the workshop we attended this weekend, I would highly recommend those active spirits out there to check it out. The Wise Fool Community seems very friendly and excited to share their passion.

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    Wise Fool - A photo from Wise Fool's original 2023 production, ReUnite

    A photo from Wise Fool's original 2023 production, ReUnite

    Wise Fool - Wise Fool's logo

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