The 2nd Annual Orley Awards

Saturday, January 31st, 2026
South Broadway Cultural Center
6:00 pm -11:00 pm

Raise a glass and celebrate Albuquerque’s vibrant theatre community at the 2nd Annual Orley Awards! We are thrilled to bring you this year’s ceremony as we continue to recognize the passion, creativity, and artistry that make our city’s theatre scene thrive.
 

Our dedicated judges have been hard at work attending productions, nominating outstanding artists and shows, and finalizing this year’s categories to honor the incredible theatrical achievements across the greater Albuquerque area. Last year’s ceremony was a joyous celebration of local artistry — and this year promises to be no different!

The evening begins with a cocktail hour at 6:00 PM, featuring drinks from 512 Mobile Bar, where we can mingle with fellow theatre artists, nominees, and creators from across the Albuquerque community. The awards ceremony and presentation will start at 7:00 PM. The Ceremony will feature performances from nominated productions and special presentations as we honor the artists and productions that made this past year unforgettable.

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we uplift, recognize, and honor the outstanding theatre artists who bring creativity, collaboration, and passion to stages across the greater Albuquerque area.

The mission of the Orley Awards is to promote, uplift, and recognize the outstanding work of theatrical artists in our community. Our dedicated judges play a critical role in this process — attending eligible productions, nominating exceptional shows and artists, and helping us celebrate the excellence that makes Albuquerque’s theatre scene thrive.

 

Tickets:
Will be available starting in December. 

 

Award Categories Include:

 

Production & Direction

• Outstanding Play

• Outstanding Musical

• Outstanding Non-Play/Musical

• Outstanding Director of a Play

• Outstanding Director of a Musical

• Outstanding Music Direction

 

Performance

• Outstanding Leading Actor in a Play

• Outstanding Leading Actress in a Play

• Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

• Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

• Outstanding Leading Actor in a Musical

• Outstanding Leading Actress in a Musical

• Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

• Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

• Outstanding Ensemble

• Outstanding Performer Under 18

 

Design & Technical Achievement

• Outstanding Choreography

• Outstanding Costume Design

• Outstanding Lighting Design

• Outstanding Set Design

• Outstanding Sound Design

• Outstanding Prop Design