The Sterling Opera House Commission

07/15/2026

Great article by The Valley Indy on the feasibility study and our commission meeting this past Monday! Give it a read!

DERBY – A renovation of the historic Sterling Opera House on Elizabeth Street is estimated to cost $36.9 million, according to a consultant’s study unveiled this week.

07/14/2026

Here’s the link to last night’s presentation slides.

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:de4f4fe6-0eab-4d31-932c-4656d980ff44

07/14/2026

Last night, we received the completed feasibility study from the firm selected for this project, Steinberg Hart. The full report is now available on the City's website.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in person and on Zoom to learn more about the future of the Sterling Opera House.
Stay tuned for what's next—this is just the beginning, and we're excited for the work ahead!

07/13/2026

Tonight's the night many of us have been waiting for! The final feasibility study for our beloved Opera House will be presented to us at tonight's meeting at Town Hall at 6:00 PM! The public is welcome! Come show your support! We hope to see you there.

07/09/2026

Come see us tonight at The St. Mary's Summer Food Festival! We will be there from 5:00 to 9:00 PM in our usual spot! Stop by and say hello!

07/06/2026

The future of the Sterling Opera House is an exciting topic for our community, and we’d love for you to be part of this important conversation!
The Sterling Opera House Commission is pleased to welcome the consulting firm that we secured to conduct the feasibility study for the Sterling Opera House to our next Commission meeting. On Monday, July 13, at 6:00 PM, they will present the completed study and share their findings with the Commission and the public.
This is a great opportunity to learn more about the current condition of this historic landmark, hear the results of the study firsthand, and gain insight into the possibilities for its future.
Location: Derby Town Hall
Whether you’ve supported the restoration efforts for years or are simply curious about what’s next for the Sterling Opera House, we encourage you to join us. Your interest and involvement help shape the future of one of Derby’s most treasured historic buildings.
We look forward to seeing you there!

06/07/2026

What an incredible evening! 🎭✨

On behalf of the Sterling Opera House Commission, thank you to everyone who attended and supported our Cabaret Fundraiser. Your enthusiasm, generosity, and commitment to preserving this historic treasure made the event a wonderful success.

A special thank you goes to Mike Picone and The Twisted Vine Restaurant for your undying support for us and our project, and to Karleen Guluzzy, whose hard work, dedication, and countless efforts made this event happen. We are also deeply grateful to all of the performers, volunteers, sponsors, donors, and supporters who contributed their time and talents to create such a memorable night.

The future of the Sterling Opera House grows brighter because of people like you. Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us keep the arts and history alive in our community.

We couldn’t have done it without you! ❤️

05/14/2026

✨ Join us for an unforgettable evening in support of the restoration of the historic Sterling Opera House! ✨

🎭 A Night of Music, Magic, and Comedy
📅 Saturday, June 6th, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Twisted Vine Restaurant

Enjoy an evening filled with live entertainment, laughter, and community spirit — all for a great cause!

🎶 Gary Harger – Music
🪄 Bryan Lizotte – Magic Moments
✨ Chris Lengyel – Magic & Comedy

Come celebrate the arts while helping preserve one of Derby’s most treasured landmarks, the Sterling Opera House. Your support helps bring new life to this historic venue for future generations to enjoy.

Tickets available for purchase:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/night-of-music-magic-and-comedy

02/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night, both in person and on Zoom! After four years of dedication and hard work, the commission is thrilled to finally see those efforts coming to fruition.

Evan Paoli from the architectural firm we selected shared an exciting progress update on the feasibility study for our beloved opera house—one they’ve been working on with great care and commitment.

Be sure to join us on March 9th for the presentation of the full report. Following that, our newly established 501(c)(3) will officially begin fundraising to bring this vision to life.

Your continued support over the past four years has meant more than we can say. We truly couldn’t have reached this milestone without you.