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The Voice of Opera Colorado
Mar25
In compliance with Denver Arts & Venues and for your safety, all Opera Colorado performances include basic security screenings upon entry and re-entry to the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. Please arrive early to allow enough time to go through...
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Aug29
Use the Lost & Found Form to report lost items from any venue in the Arts Complex. Please use this form first before taking any other action. Items found during an event are taken to the Arts Complex Communication Center (1345...
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Aug29
Please see our Accessibility page.
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Aug29
Visit each opera’s event page in the days leading up to a performance to read articles and interviews about the opera and its cast, see photos from rehearsal, watch behind-the-scenes videos and trailers, , and more. Also be sure...
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Aug29
Opera is so powerful because it reflects universal themes—which means some operas contain mature subject matter, such as adultery, revenge, or death. Even operatic comedies can frequently have suggestive humor. We recommend reading the plot beforehand and using your...
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Aug29
Opera fans love to show their appreciation for the artists on stage and in the orchestra pit, so if you’re unsure of when to applaud or cheer, just take your cues from your fellow patrons. Generally, however, the audience...
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Aug29
Our mainstage operas are almost always sung in the piece’s original language—which could be anything from English to Italian to Czech. You can find language information on the opera’s event page, but you don’t need to stress about a...
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Aug29
Yes. Full service, on-site dining is available pre-show at Kevin Taylor’s at the Opera House (click here for menu info and reservations). Light snacks and a full bar are also available pre-show and during intermissions on the Lobby and...
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Aug29
Timing varies by opera, but is generally between two to three hours for mainstage performances, including at least one intermission. You can find run times and intermission detail on the opera’s event page, or call our Patron Services team...
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Aug29
Convenient, on-site garage parking is usually available for an event rate of $10-15, although prices can vary. For parking details and advisories, click here.
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