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Apr2

The Snowy Day

The Snowy Day Music by Joel Thompson Libretto by Andrea Davis Pinkney Premiered December 9, 2021, Houston Grand Opera The Snowy Day is a fully staged, sixty-minute opera that turns one snowy morning into a heartfelt adventure, brought to...

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Mar25

Departure

Departure Departure is your chance to experience something different—an intimate evening of two short operas that draw you into two very different stories. In Down in the Valley, a young couple’s love is pushed to the breaking point, leading...

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Mar5

Grand Gala Photos

Thank you for joining us at the Grand Gala on February 27! What an incredible night of celebration, music, and making an impact. Relive the magic and smiles with these fabulous photos from the evening—we hope they bring back...

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Mar3

Family Day

Family Day Family Day at the Opera invites families, first-time visitors, and opera lovers alike to explore the Ellie Caulkins Opera House during a day-long open house designed for all ages. New this year, unlock the entire day—come and...

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Feb3

Verdi’s Macbeth

Macbeth Music by Giuseppe Verdi Libretto by Francesco Maria Piave and Andrea Maffei Premiered March 14, 1847, Teatro della Pergola, Florence, Italy Who shapes the truth—and what happens when the stories we tell take on a life of their...

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Feb3

Mozart’s The School for Lovers (Così fan tutte)

The School for Lovers (Così fan tutte) Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte Premiered January 26, 1790, Burgtheater, Vienna, Austria Gentle readers, take note: The School for Lovers (Così fan tutte) follows two couples drawn into a...

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Sep5

The 250th United States Marine Corps Birthday Ball

A Historic Partnership with Opera Colorado Seawell Ballroom, Denver Center for the Performing Arts November 8, 2025 5:30PM Attire: Military Mess Dress / Civilian Formal Attire   An Event 250 Years in the Making Join us for an unforgettable night...

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May15

Departure: Laugh Lines

Departure: Laugh Lines Opera Colorado’s Artists in Residence take their final bow in this one-of-a-kind evening that channels the kitschy, chaotic charm of a 1950s vaudeville troupe. This year’s Departure transforms the Studio Loft into a retro comedy club...

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Apr11

Opera’s Greatest Hits

Opera’s Greatest Hits Join us for a one-night-only performance of some of opera’s most-loved music! Hear vocal and orchestral showstoppers from Carmen, Eugene Onegin, La traviata, and more featuring the Opera Colorado Orchestra and Chorus alongside an exciting lineup of visiting artists....

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