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After nearly 15 years in existence, the touring Irish dance project “Lord of the Dance” got a makeover and is on a new tour. (Courtesy of Brian Doherty)

Irish dancer rises to principal lead

By Adrian Gomez / Asst. Arts Editor, Reel NM | Sun, Mar 24, 2013

'Lord of the Dance' facelift brings new spark to show

Joseph Watson and Katie Dehler perform in “Last,” choreographed for the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet by Alejandro Cerrudo. (COURTESY OF Rosalie O’Connor)

Ballet enlists choreographer

By Emily Van Cleve / For the Journal | Sun, Mar 24, 2013

Aspen Santa Fe commissions Chicago artist to create 'Last'

‘Absurdity’ lives up to its name

By Kathaleen Roberts / Journal Staff Writer | Sun, Mar 24, 2013

CCA, Grottesco collaborate in play on underground society

From left, Lindsey Hope Pearlman, Kate Chavez and Robin Holloway appear in the comedy show “Winning the Future.” (Courtesy of John Frattasi)

Trio turns ex-pat, finds humor in U.S.

By Donna Olmstead / For the Journal | Sun, Mar 24, 2013

Comedy team finds the funny in America after stay in London

Opera Southwest’s ‘Butterfly’ performed dramatically, as it should be

By D.S. Crafts / For the Journal | Tue, Mar 19, 2013

‘Madama Butterfly’ WHEN: 7:30 tonight and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 24 WHERE: Journal Theatre, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 Fourth SW HOW MUCH: Tickets range from $10 to $80 and... Read more »

Acting elevates production about sexual obsession

By Barry Gaines / For the Journal | Sun, Mar 17, 2013

I found the script of "Venus in Fur" by David Ives one of the most scintillating I have ...

Loretta Swit portrays first lady Eleanor Roosevelt in a one-woman play coming to Popejoy Hall.

Loretta Swit takes up role of feminist first lady

By David Steinberg / For the Journal | Sun, Mar 17, 2013

Loretta Swit will forever be famous for her comedic portrayal of Maj. Margaret "Hot Lips” ...

From left, Chris Walsh, Dani Colburn and Shannon Flynn are part of Blackout Theatre Company’s production of “The Poe Project: Merely This and Nothing More,” inspired by Edgar Allen Poe’s stories and poems. (Barney Lopez/Blackout Theatre Company)

Play of Poe’s poetry balances light, dark

By Adrian Gomez / Asst. Arts Editor, Reel NM | Sun, Mar 17, 2013

Longtime theater member takes lead role of scientist

Ed Chavez, left, is Jackie and Efrain Villa is Julio in the play “The Motherf----- With the Hat” at the Vortex Theatre. (Courtesy of alan mitchell photography)

Profane play is more tender than its title

By Donna Olmstead / For the Journal | Sun, Mar 17, 2013

Despite its in-your-face title and raw language, "The Motherf----- With the Hat," is ten ...

REVIEW: ‘West Side Story’ a Classic’s Classic

By David Steinberg / For the Journal | Fri, Mar 15, 2013

REVIEW If you go “West Side Story”WHEN: 8 p.m. today (friday), 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, March 16 and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 17 WHERE: Popejoy... Read more »