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Live theater provides a unique experience, bringing people together for storytelling and shared cultural moments. The 2025 season at SANTA FE offers such an possibility near the SANTA FE PLAZA, within a historic adobe theater in the BARRIO DE ANALCO. As New Mexico’s oldest continuously operating theater,the Playhouse presents a diverse program of performances.
The historic venue aims to present “fearless theater that challenges, inspires, and entertains.” The upcoming season embodies this spirit, featuring musical comedy, ancient drama, satire, and reimagined classics, all within the theater’s historic walls.
A Century of Stories: Inside the Playhouse
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Founded in 1919 by writer and social activist MARY HUNTER AUSTIN, the Playhouse has been a constant presence in the city’s artistic landscape for over a century. Originally established as the SANTA FE PLAYERS and later incorporated as the SANTA FE LITTLE THEATRE in 1922, it stands as the oldest theater in New Mexico and one of the oldest west of the Mississippi.
Throughout its history,the theater has showcased a variety of performances,including dramas,musicals,satires,and original works,attracting both emerging and established talent. Notable alumni include actors such as WILLIAM SHATNER, MARSHA MASON, and ALI MACGRAW.
In 2022, American Theatre magazine featured the playhouse in its “Know a Theatre” series, highlighting its leadership and commitment to artistic risk-taking. The theater enriches Santa Fe’s cultural heritage through its performances, year-round employment, support for local artisans, and attraction of thousands of attendees annually.
For more information on the Playhouse’s history, visit their History Page.
Highlights of the 2025 Season
The Playhouse’s new season includes five mainstage shows, each offering a unique story of drama, music, or satire.
SOMETHING ROTTEN!
July 10 – August 2, 2025
This Broadway hit presents a high-energy musical comedy set in Renaissance England, where two playwright brothers try to outdo SHAKESPEARE by inventing the world’s first musical. Written by JOHN O’FARRELL and KAREY KIRKPATRICK with music and lyrics by KAREY and WAYNE KIRKPATRICK, this Renaissance comedy offers a playful satire of the theater world. Local talent brings regional flair to this Broadway show in New Mexico. Originally nominated for 10 Tony Awards, including best Musical, Something Rotten! has earned praise for its clever script and catchy score.
PUEBLO REVOLT
August 14 – August 31, 2025
Written by DILLON CHRISTOPHER CHITTO (Mississippi choctaw, Laguna, Isleta), this new work presents a dramatic look at the 1680 Pueblo Revolt through the story of two brothers in colonial New Mexico. One is drawn to rebellion, the other to self-expression, and both must confront what survival means when history begins to turn. Directed by TARA MOSES (Seminole Nation), Pueblo Revolt brings Indigenous voices to the foreground. This New Mexico historical drama reflects the growing prominence of Native American playwrights.
DRACULA (A Feminist Revenge Fantasy)
October 16 – November 2, 2025
Playwright KATE HAMILL reimagines BRAM STOKER’s Dracula through a feminist lens, balancing gothic horror with social commentary. With dark humor and theatrical intensity, the production arrives just in time for Halloween. HAMILL’s signature style transforms the traditional vampire tale into a critique of power and gender, resonating with the Playhouse’s interest in contemporary, feminist theater.
THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD (BROADWAY REVIVAL VERSION)
december 4, 2025 – January 4, 2026
Based on CHARLES DICKENS’ final, unfinished novel, RUPERT HOLMES’ Tony Award-winning musical, The Mystery of Edwin Drood invites audiences to choose the ending. This interactive theater piece brings Victorian-era intrigue and music to the stage, making it ideal holiday entertainment. Each performance offers different resolutions through its unique audience participation element.
THE MELODRAMA
Various dates, fall 2025
A beloved SANTA FE FIESTA tradition, The Melodrama is written and performed by locals, lampooning the year’s events through song, satire, and spirited audience participation. Produced annually since the 1920s, it continues selling out as one of the most anticipated events. The production runs during Fiesta and reflects the Playhouse’s roots in local engagement.
Special Events in 2025
In addition to the mainstage productions,the calendar includes workshops,community festivals and special events,offering audiences reasons to return throughout the year.
505 ALIVE!
June 5 – July 27,2025
A Santa Fe summer arts festival,505 Alive! features short performances,experimental work,and local collaborations celebrating regional creativity. With music,theater,and family programming,it contributes to the broader Santa Fe summer activities season.
YOUTH THEATRE INTENSIVE
July 8 – 26, 2025
This three-week program provides pre-professional acting training for teens entering grades 6 – 12. Sessions focus on audition techniques,script work,technical skills,and performance. Guest instructors and college preparation resources are included, concluding with a showcase for friends and family.
PLAY. WRITE.
July 2025
This incubator for emerging playwrights guides new work from first draft to staged reading.Participating writers receive support from dramaturgs and feedback from live audiences.
Plan Your Visit
Location
The playhouse is located at 142 E. De Vargas St., Santa Fe, near the historic SANTA FE PLAZA. The building, one of the oldest still in theatrical use in the United States, offers an intimate setting within its preserved adobe architecture.
Tickets and Box Office Hours
Tickets can be purchased online or in person at the box office. Box office hours are as follows:
- Monday – Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 12 – 3 p.m. (phone only)
- Thursday – Sunday: 1 hour before showtime
Parking and Accessibility
Street parking and paid public lots are available nearby, including along De Vargas Street. The Playhouse
