Performing Arts
This section contains the major performing arts groups in Las Cruces.
| I am sure you know that, like any city, it is impossible to list all of many types entertainment events, going on currently. I recommend that you check the "THE PULSE"which is published every Thursday by the Las Cruces Sun News. It is available on line at http://www.lcsun-news.com/pulse or in Thursday's Newspaper. You will find virtually all forms of entertainment activities currently going on around town - and so much more - check it out. |
Las Cruces has a variety of the performing arts from live performances in ballet, opera, music, and many other types of artistic entertainment. Below is a list of with links for your convenience. 
American Southwest Theatre Company - The Company puts on polished professional performances between September and May, including Shakespeare, musical theater and dramas. It is located on the New Mexico State University campus. Call for show times. 575-646-4515.
Doña Ana Lyric Opera - The opera presents four shows a year, including a Broadway musical using high school students in the summer. There are two traditional operas performed each fall, spring and summer, using New Mexico State University students and visiting professionals. Shows are at the NMSU Music Center Recital Hall located on the NMSU horseshoe off Espina. Call for times. (575) 646-1993.
Las Cruces Chamber Ballet - The ballet puts on two major performances a year, including the traditional holiday version of The Nutcracker Ballet. Call for show times. (575) 523-1654.
Las Cruces Community Concert - The Community concert performs four or five times a year between September and April. Call for show times. (575) 522-0792.
Las Cruces Symphony - The symphony presents nationally known artists during six annual concerts between October and May. Call for show times. (575) 646-3709.
Mesilla Valley Concert Band - The band performs six concerts a year between October and May. Call for times.
(575) 646-1920.
New Mexico State University Choral Department - The choral department puts on concerts and recitals throughout the year at the University's Music Recital Hall located on the NMSU campus. Call for show times. (575) 646-1306.
New Mexico State University Concert Choir
The NMSU Concert Choir is a cross section of NMSU students with various musical backgrounds. They perform in at least one concert per semester. (575) 646-1895.
http://music.nmsu.edu/choirs
