description Opera Colorado Overview
Opera Colorado is a professional opera company based in Denver, Colorado. The organization was formed in 1980 and presented its first season in 1983, later establishing the Ellie Caulkins Opera House as its principal venue. Its work includes fully staged operas, new works, and education and community programs, making it relevant to local audiences, students, singers, musicians, and others interested in opera in the Rocky Mountain region.
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When was Opera Colorado founded?
Opera Colorado was established in Denver in 1980 and presented its first season in 1983. That opening season included Verdi's Otello with tenor James McCracken and Puccini's La bohème with Plácido Domingo. [Opera Colorado history](https://www.operacolorado.org/about/mission-and-history/)
Where does Opera Colorado perform its mainstage operas?
Its principal venue is the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in the Denver Performing Arts Complex. The venue was created from the restored historic Auditorium Theatre, which originally opened in 1908. [Opera Colorado history](https://www.operacolorado.org/about/mission-and-history/)
Does Opera Colorado produce new operas?
Yes. Alongside fully staged classics, the company presents new works and runs an Artist in Residence program for developing performers. Its recent repertoire has included works such as Laura Kaminsky's As One and Korngold's Die tote Stadt. [Opera Colorado history](https://www.operacolorado.org/about/mission-and-history/)
Does Opera Colorado have education programs?
Yes. Its education and community programs reach more than 45,000 students and adults each year across the Rocky Mountain region. The work includes school programs, field trips, and community engagement connected to the company's opera productions. [Opera Colorado programs](https://www.operacolorado.org/about/what-we-do/)
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