NMSU Theatre Arts New Season, 2025-2026

Please note our new start time for evening shows: 7pm!

Sanctuary City, a play by Martyna Majok

Performances: 10/3,10/4, 10/10, 10/11 at 7pm, 10/12 at 2pm. Preview on 10/2 at 5:30pm - all tickets ½ price - high school students with ID are free!

In post-9/11 Newark, NJ, two teenagers who were brought to the U.S. as children become one another’s sanctuaries from harsh circumstances. As the two move from adolescence to adulthood they confront what stands between the futures they imagine for themselves and the futures they are able to pursue. Their desires, dreams and realities complicate and threaten even the relationship that once felt like protection in the face of the rest of the world.

A Christmas Carol, adapted by Niall McGinty, based on the original story by Charles Dickens

Performances 11/29, 12/4, 12/5, 12/6 at 7pm. Matinees at 2pm on 11/30 and 12/6.

Celebrate the season with us!

This holiday classic follows the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future as they guide the bitter old miser, Ebenezer Scrooge on his journey to redemption and transformation. Full of music, dancing, and haunting storytelling, this show is a perfect time to spend with your friends and family.

The High Desert New Play Festival

Performances 2/20, 2/21, and 2/23

A festival of new works. Original one acts, excerpts and monologues by students and other Las Cruces writers. Full-length readings of plays by nationally recognized playwrights in residence at NMSU. A celebration of theater of and for this moment.

Into the Woods, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by James Lapine

Performances: 4/24, 4/25, 5/1, 5/2 at 7pm, 5/3 at 2pm. Preview performance on 4/23 at 5:30pm, all tickets ½ price - high school students with ID are free!

Storybook characters come to life in this Tony-Award winning musical, an epically fantastic medley of fairytales from Brothers Grimm. Everyone has something they deeply wish for: the Baker and his wife wish to have a child; Cinderella wishes to attend the King’s Festival; Jack wishes his cow would give milk. What happens after your wish is granted? Don’t miss this iconic musical, featuring the brilliance of the legendary composer, the late Stephen Sondheim.

 Box Office Hours:

Normal Hours: Thursdays & Fridays 2:00pm-5:00pm

The week of performances: Tuesday through Friday 2:00pm-5:00pm

PERFORMANCE DAYS: Box office will be open ONE HOUR prior to the start of every show

Purchase By Phone: 575-646-4515   Online: https://nmsutheatre.ludus.com/

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We invite you to join our Center Stage Society!

This donation goes to the American Southwest Theatre Company which supports our students via funding guest artists, travel scholarships, a senior scholarship, and enhancements to our season's productions. 

Below are our different levels of donations, please take a look and contact Tina Wayt, 575-646-5122 or mtina@nmsu.edu, to arrange your ASTC donation:

ASTC Giving Levels:

• Leading Player: $1-$99
• Marquee Club: $100-$249
• Spotlight Donor: $250-$499

Center Stage Society Donation Levels:

• Standing Ovation: $500-$999
• Show Stopper: $1000 to $1,999
• Headliner: $2000-$3499
• Impresario: $3500+

While we are having to be flexible with our production season, please know that we will do our very best to provide you with theatrical experiences from our program. We hope you will consider both a season subscription and becoming a donor – our students, faculty, and staff appreciate your support. 

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

With Best Regards,

Wil Kilroy and the faculty, staff, and students of NMSU and ASTC

Thank you  for supporting the arts!