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Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts

108 Spencer Road, PO Box 140, Ruidoso, NM 88312
505 336-4800
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Ranked #3 of 18 attractions in Ruidoso
4.5 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Type: Theaters
Owner description: A 514-seat landmark performing arts center near Ruidoso, NM, designed by Antoine Predock featuring a major touring Broadway, dance or musical...... more » Owner description: A 514-seat landmark performing arts center near Ruidoso, NM, designed by Antoine Predock featuring a major touring Broadway, dance or musical performance, on the average, every 11 days year round. Four major glass installations by Dale Chihuly. Tours Tue & Thu at 10 a.m. « less
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Utah
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153 reviews 153 reviews
Reviews in 48 cities Reviews in 48 cities
67 helpful votes 67 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

We got ballet tickets for the Spencer, and we were rather taken aback by the world-class architecture of this theatre. It's a bit off the beaten track, but the stark white building with its innovative water feature and Dale Chiluhy glass sculpture is stunning. Very good sight lines for the audience. Lovely bar. Ample parking. Easy in and out for... More

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Dallas, TX
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

Loved the facility, collection of Chihuly glass is amazing. Would love to see some acts that appeal to younger audiences. More

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Santa Fe, New Mexico
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

Always wonderful. This is a modern venue in a world of it's own. Visit Lincoln and don't forget Ft. Stanton. Great area to explore and at least drive by the Spencer. More

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Las Cruces, New Mexico
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2012

amazing sound. they are able to bring in artists you would have to travel many many hours to a large city to see. the staff are friendly and professional. More

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Austin, Texas
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012

This was such a wonderful find for us. This theater is so incredibly well run but the art in the lobby areas is stunning. They had a very efficient drink ordering system for the intermission. We will go to every event that we can there. Plenty of parking and reasonable prices. More

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Texas
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

We had a wonderful time with friends enjoying the BeeGee's tribute concert. More

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Las Cruces, New Mexico
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2012

Beautiful building in a beautiful setting.  Modern and glass.  Has very good theatre and arts presentations (music, theatre etc) More

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Houston
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 22, 2011

Outstanding production! Bravo to all the local talent! We LOVE Spencer Theater, and attend at every trip to Ruidoso! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 28, 2011

I had my wedding the weekend after Thanksgiving (Nov. 26 2011) at the Spencer! It was absolutely beautiful! What great memories we have. I can't wait to go back! More

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albuquerque
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 4, 2007
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in the little mountain town of alto, nm there is this spectacular high tech theater, kinda out in the middle of "nowhere" but trust me it is well worth visiting, it has a great history as to why it was built out there in the "middle of nowhere" it houses some beautiful work of dale chihuly, beautiful pieces, large pieces... More

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