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Central City Opera

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Central City Opera is an American opera company and summer festival founded in 1932 in Central City, Colorado, a former mining town west of Denver. Its principal venue is the Central City Opera House, a compact Victorian theater completed in 1878 and later restored for the festival. The organization presents opera and musical theater while maintaining historic properties associated with the town and its performing tradition.

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When was Central City Opera founded?

Central City Opera was founded in 1932 in Central City, Colorado, a historic gold mining town in the Rocky Mountains west of Denver. It is one of the oldest continuously operating summer opera festivals in the United States.

What is the performance venue for Central City Opera?

The company's principal venue is the Central City Opera House, a Victorian-era theater completed in 1878 during the town's mining boom. The building was later restored to serve as the festival's intimate performance space.

How far is Central City from Denver?

Central City is located approximately 35 miles west of Denver in the Colorado Rockies. The drive typically takes about an hour via the scenic canyon roads leading into the mountains.

When does the Central City Opera summer festival run?

The Central City Opera festival typically runs during the summer months, presenting a rotating repertoire of operas in the historic 1878 Opera House. The season generally includes multiple productions performed in repertory along with related concerts and community events.

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