Central City Opera

Central City Opera World-class performances. Intimate theater. Authentic Rocky Mountain setting. 35 min from Denver, CO.

Founded in 1932, Central City Opera is the nation's fifth-oldest opera company, located just 35 miles west of Denver in one of Colorado's official National Landmark Historic Districts. The company continues to present artistically excellent professional opera in its annual summer festival; to offer career-entry training to young singers; to produce education and community service programs; and to preserve and maintain the Opera House and 28 other Victorian-era properties.

06/05/2026

Black Swan, Las Culturistas, Gypsy, and The Bear.

All have one thing in common: Master Class, a play about the price of artistic greatness. Get tickets now! centralcityopera.org/project/master-class/

It’s time for another announcement! This week we are honored to spotlight our incredible music team for the 2026 season....
06/03/2026

It’s time for another announcement! This week we are honored to spotlight our incredible music team for the 2026 season.

From roles of Head of Music to Director of Choruses, and from Principal Conductors to Pianists, they’ll be showcasing their talent with the memorable melodies of THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO, the passionate music of THE BALLAD OF BABY DOE, and the brilliant compositions from CCO IN CONCERT!

Jeremy Reger- Head of Music
Nancy Samantha Headlee- Orchestra Personnel Manager
Marcello Cormio- Principal Conductor (Figaro)
Aaron Breid- Principal Conductor (Baby Doe)
Brandon Eldredge- Principal Conductor (Concert)
Tyler Tucker- Director of Choruses; Assistant Conductor; Conductor (TA Figaro)
Artyom Pak- Pianist; Continuo; Coach
Alaina de Bellevue- Pianist; Coach
Arthur Bosarge- Coach
Lily Witemeyer- Pianist Fellow; Supertitles (Figaro, Concert)
Barbie Noyes- Pianist Fellow; Supertitles (Baby Doe)
Ashley Stitt (not pictured)- Orchestral Music Librarian
Get your tickets today! centralcityopera.org/2026-festival

Looking for summer fun? 🎨🪄You are invited to Opera Adventures, a blend of entertainment and education for families with ...
06/02/2026

Looking for summer fun? 🎨🪄

You are invited to Opera Adventures, a blend of entertainment and education for families with kids of all ages!

Join us in the Central City Opera Garden on July 21 for this FREE event. Activities are centered around the festival’s performances. Interact at booths before attending the Baby Doe matinee performance (show tickets sold separately).

RSVP to Opera Adventures here centralcityopera.org/opera-adventures/

05/29/2026

Think "You Oughta Know" — but in opera.

Alanis, Gatsby, Camelot, Real Housewives… one opera has all of it. The Ballad of Baby Doe.

Get tickets today. centralcityopera.org/the-ballad-of-baby-doe-2026/

Calling all first-time operagoers and seasoned patrons alike! Join us in the historic Teller House for a pre-show con...
05/28/2026

Calling all first-time operagoers and seasoned patrons alike!

Join us in the historic Teller House for a pre-show conversation with our music team, mingle with CCO leadership and artists, and enjoy food and drinks, all before the curtain rises.

Opening Night Celebrations
June 28, July 4, July 18 at 5pm
Prior to opening night performances

Get tickets by June 19 at centralcityopera.org/project/opening-dinners. Opera tickets are sold separately.

Thank you to our sponsors:
Kim Morss and Richard Dehncke
ZIM Consulting https://www.zimconsulting.com/

We are delighted to announce the final cohort of members of the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program, our...
05/26/2026

We are delighted to announce the final cohort of members of the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program, our 2026 Studio Artists!

Studio Artists are emerging singers taking the first steps into their professional careers. They perform in ensemble and chorus roles throughout the festival, understudy secondary roles, and perform in Short Works, a favorite Festival Extra featuring scenes from opera and musical theatre.

Selected from a pool of nearly 1,000 applicants, they receive vocal coaching with the festival’s expert music staff and attend training sessions in movement and stage combat.

Experience the magic of our Studio Artists this summer! Get your tickets today at https://centralcityopera.org/2026-festival/

05/22/2026

Hear us out: Susanna and Elizabeth Bennett would definitely recognize each other.

Like Pride and Prejudice? We think you’ll love The Marriage of Figaro! We asked our staff which of their favorite tv shows, movies, books, and music remind them of Mozart’s chaotic classic opera. Here’s part one of our series!

Tickets are on sale today. centralcityopera.org/the-marriage-of-figaro-2026/

Central City Opera's Drag Me to the Opera is back at Levitt Pavilion Denver—bigger, bolder, and more fabulous than ever!...
05/19/2026

Central City Opera's Drag Me to the Opera is back at Levitt Pavilion Denver—bigger, bolder, and more fabulous than ever! 🎶👑

Opera meets drag in one electric night of glamor and transformation! Iconic divas, drag queens and opera stars take you on a journey through show-stopping vocals, fierce looks, and big laughs. It'll be a night to remember!

Featuring:
Kira Dills-DeSurra, mezzo-soprano and host
Richi Ramos, host
Miss Zarah Misdemeanor, drag artist
Anastasia Krystals, drag artist
Gila Moonstar, drag artist
Denique Isaac, soprano
Hallie Schmidt, soprano
Sabina Balsamo, soprano
Jeremy Luis Lopez, tenor
Ryan Nash, tenor
Joshua Cominsky, baritone

Arthur Bosarge, piano
Jeremy Reger, Head of Music
Corinne Hayes, Head of Training Programs

Be part of the spectacle! RSVP at https://bit.ly/42KKPk4

It is with heavy hearts that we remember William "Bill" Lewis — a joyful soul who helped shape the early sound of Centra...
05/18/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we remember William "Bill" Lewis — a joyful soul who helped shape the early sound of Central City Opera as one of our very first collaborative pianists in the '70s and '80s.

Bill brought music to life in ways that touched everyone who had the privilege of sharing a stage or a rehearsal room with him. His gift was not just his talent, but his generous spirit and the joy he poured into every note.

His family warmly invites CCO friends and alumni to gather in his honor at a memorial service on June 20th in Nederland, Colorado — a chance to celebrate the beautiful legacy he leaves behind and the music that will always carry his memory.

Learn more and please RSVP at https://www.evite.com/event/01CCIIAE4SKDAA6LKEPRCWZ5DYPPXY/?gid=026CIIAE4SKDAAMCQEPRKF3T5RMB2I&emhm5=1a349ef4f4bddc008ce34449ba6a1284&emhs1=ae1b8f80bccbdf6af82a692ee1f0a022d450f8f3&emhs2=5048906b342b7d38624a1c188dc0dd917be3c9526dc4fcb0f475cc6e86ec58e1&utm_campaign=view_save_the_date_bt&utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_source=GUEST_INVITE_EVENT

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124 Eureka Street
Central City, CO
80427

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Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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