Spencer Theater For The Performing Arts

The 514-seat Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts, an architectural masterpiece by Antoine Predock, is a Ruidoso cultural landmark not to be missed. Experience world-class performances in theater, music, and dance, and admire four breathtaking Dale Chihuly glass installations. Guided tours are offered Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m.

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Menopause The Musical at Spencer Theater
Oct 3
Menopause The Musical at Spencer Theater

Laugh along with Menopause The Musical at Spencer Theater on October 3, 2026. Four women meet at a lingerie sale and discover they have more in common than expected, turning hot flashes, mood swings, and life’s changes into a hilarious celebration of friendship and womanhood. This 90-minute musical comedy features parodies of favorite pop songs from the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s.

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Doug Montgomery: New Mexico’s Favorite Piano Man at Spencer Theater
Oct 17
Doug Montgomery: New Mexico’s Favorite Piano Man at Spencer Theater

Experience award-winning pianist Doug Montgomery at Spencer Theater on October 17, 2026. The Juilliard-trained New Mexico favorite brings dazzling musicianship and an engaging performance style to a wide-ranging repertoire spanning Rachmaninoff, Gershwin, Cole Porter, Billy Joel, the Beatles, and more.

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The Sixties Show at Spencer Theater
Nov 22
The Sixties Show at Spencer Theater

Travel back to one of popular music’s most transformative decades with The Sixties Show at Spencer Theater on November 22, 2026. This high-energy multimedia concert brings the sounds and spirit of the 1960s to life, spanning rock, pop, folk, psychedelia, the British Invasion, and the music that helped define a generation.

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A Christmas Carol at Spencer Theater
Dec 10
A Christmas Carol at Spencer Theater

Celebrate the season with A Christmas Carol at Spencer Theater on December 10, 2026. Charles Dickens’ timeless tale follows Ebenezer Scrooge on an unforgettable journey through Christmases past, present, and yet to come. Filled with memorable characters and a message of generosity, compassion, and second chances, this holiday classic brings the spirit of Christmas to the stage.

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The Nutcracker at Spencer Theater
Dec 19
The Nutcracker at Spencer Theater

Celebrate the holidays with The Nutcracker at Spencer Theater, December 19–20, 2026. A cast of 70 dancers brings Tchaikovsky’s beloved score to life with spectacular sets and costumes, battling mice, toy soldiers, and dazzling Snowflake Fairies. This timeless Christmas tradition offers a magical experience for the whole family.

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The Nutcracker at Spencer Theater
Dec 19
The Nutcracker at Spencer Theater

Celebrate the holidays with The Nutcracker at Spencer Theater, December 19–20, 2026. A cast of 70 dancers brings Tchaikovsky’s beloved score to life with spectacular sets and costumes, battling mice, toy soldiers, and dazzling Snowflake Fairies. This timeless Christmas tradition offers a magical experience for the whole family.

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The Nutcracker at Spencer Theater
Dec 20
The Nutcracker at Spencer Theater

Celebrate the holidays with The Nutcracker at Spencer Theater, December 19–20, 2026. A cast of 70 dancers brings Tchaikovsky’s beloved score to life with spectacular sets and costumes, battling mice, toy soldiers, and dazzling Snowflake Fairies. This timeless Christmas tradition offers a magical experience for the whole family.

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Richard Thomas in Mark Twain Tonight! at Spencer Theater
Jan 27
Richard Thomas in Mark Twain Tonight! at Spencer Theater

See Emmy Award-winning actor Richard Thomas in Mark Twain Tonight! at Spencer Theater, January 27–28, 2027. Written and originally performed by Hal Holbrook, this celebrated one-man show brings Mark Twain’s unmistakable wit, humor, and observations about American life to the stage. Thomas is the first actor authorized to perform the show since Holbrook.

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Richard Thomas in Mark Twain Tonight! at Spencer Theater
Jan 28
Richard Thomas in Mark Twain Tonight! at Spencer Theater

See Emmy Award-winning actor Richard Thomas in Mark Twain Tonight! at Spencer Theater, January 27–28, 2027. Written and originally performed by Hal Holbrook, this celebrated one-man show brings Mark Twain’s unmistakable wit, humor, and observations about American life to the stage. Thomas is the first actor authorized to perform the show since Holbrook.

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Aquila Theatre Presents Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde at Spencer Theater
Feb 25
Aquila Theatre Presents Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde at Spencer Theater

Step into the shadows with Aquila Theatre’s Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde at Spencer Theater on February 25, 2027. Robert Louis Stevenson’s chilling classic explores one man’s attempt to separate good from evil and the dangerous force he unleashes. Aquila Theatre brings the story to life through physical storytelling, powerful performances, and imaginative staging.

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Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys at Spencer Theater
Mar 13
Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys at Spencer Theater

Enjoy an afternoon of western swing with Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys at Spencer Theater on March 13, 2027. Carrying forward the musical tradition of legendary bandleader Bob Wills, this ensemble of accomplished Oklahoma and Texas musicians brings fiddle, steel guitar, piano, horns, bass, and drums together for a lively celebration of a distinctly American sound.

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Daybreak: A Tribute to Barry Manilow at Spencer Theater
Mar 20
Daybreak: A Tribute to Barry Manilow at Spencer Theater

Celebrate the music of Barry Manilow with Daybreak at Spencer Theater on March 20, 2027. This live tribute brings Manilow’s memorable pop hits and romantic ballads to the stage, recreating the sound and spirit of his music for an evening filled with familiar favorites, soaring melodies, and plenty of nostalgia.

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A1A: The Official and Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show at Spencer Theater
Apr 10
A1A: The Official and Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show at Spencer Theater

Escape to the islands with A1A, a tribute to the music and laid-back spirit of Jimmy Buffett, at Spencer Theater on April 10, 2027. With a full band and tropical stage atmosphere, A1A celebrates the songs and stories that inspired generations of Parrotheads with familiar favorites, beach-town escapism, and plenty of island spirit.

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Take Me Home: The Music of John Denver at Spencer Theater
Apr 15
Take Me Home: The Music of John Denver at Spencer Theater

Celebrate the music of John Denver with Jim Curry’s Take Me Home at Spencer Theater on April 15, 2027. This live tribute honors Denver’s enduring catalog of mountain anthems, heartfelt ballads, and familiar favorites, capturing the warmth, optimism, and connection to nature that made his music beloved by generations.

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