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The Fringiest of Fringe Shows from the Quirkiest of Querques, THE BEST OF ALBUQUERQUE FRINGE 2025 features mincing southern harpies, Belgian clowns, lost Elizabethan dramas, and an intrepid holiday goose -- all treading the boards to vie for the top prize at our whimsical festival.

It’s 1985. Madonna needs one more song for her album, and our band of musical misfits are all chasing that prized cover… when they’re not too busy chasing each other. Filled with fun, nostalgia and an original 80s style score, "POP!" is a love letter to one of music's most remarkable decades.

An epic tale of suspicion, murder, and love thrown asunder. Whose words can we believe when they all lead to the noose? Featuring live original music from Hardcore-Vaudeville/Art-Rock band House of Rabbits and mind-bending choreography from Post Mortem Movement Theatre.

The greatest love story of ever told ruined by a couple of jerks. Written by "William Shakespeare" Adapted and Performed by Alison Elliott & Peggy Sinnott Directed by Carly D. Weckstein Stage Managed by Mercedes Aponte

Get ready for a titillating variety show that revisits your favorite childhood animated classics, performed with cheeky style and flair. You will be dazzled by cartoon burlesque, dynamic drag, amazing aerial, playful pole, & sultry singing as you explore the delights of the Booties' Playhouse!

Like, seriously. He's super dead. Not coming back.

Join singer and comic Danielle Sadd as she stumbles along on life's funny journey! Winner of "The Encore!" Producer's Award 2014, the show returns to Fringe this year with even more whimsical humor and captivating tunes. Don't miss it!

An award-winning dramatic comedy about the awkwardness of birthdays, letting go of things you love, and the horror of plastic Christmas trees. Narrated by an omnipotent, cut-the-shit reimagining of the Virgin Mary, this is the story of a beloved family dog and the silliness of life's tragedies.

A quirky adventure tale featuring time travel, a space suit, and a ukulele. “I’m Not From Here” is about navigating the space between our current circumstances and what we imagine is possible without the aid of a smart phone.

Mary of the Avenue is a traditional musical-comedy play. It is set in New York City in the dead of winter. The story highlights the plight of the homeless there while touching on some of the realities and cultural realities, all in a light-hearted but poignant presentation.

Wannabe cruise ship entertainer and pathological musical theater fanatic Lance is docked in town for one night only - so he’s hosting a variety-talk show with scheduled special guests Liza Minnelli, Hugh Jackman and Miami Sound Machine. Lance has suffered for his art. Now it’s your turn!

Nominated BEST COMEDY! OVATION RECOMMENDED! "GO"-LA Weekly! Untrained writers send their screenplays to Hollywood studios every day. We perform the worst live on stage. Word for word. We didn't change a thing. Honest!

And you thought you knew crazy? One of the darkest chapters in American history is now one of the blackest farces you’ll ever see. Abandon hope all ye who enter here! A true story. A stellar cast. Don’t miss it.

If you've seen THE SOUND OF MUSIC, you know what happens to Maria and the von Trapps – they do, in fact, climb ev'ry mountain. But what about Uncle Max and the Baroness? Come find out in MAX & ELSA, a subversive comedy featuring the two people for whom the hills were NOT alive with… well, you know.

The Legend of Bobby Darin: An Unauthorized Autobiography is a world premiere, musical, one person show about the life and career of one of the 20th Century's most exciting, versatile and underrated performers. You'll hear some of Bobby's greatest songs including Splish Splash and Mack The Knife.