By Margaret Siegrist “One of America’s finest theatrical achievements,” Carousel follows the ups, downs, round and rounds of life and love. Premiering on Broadway in 1945, Carousel was Rodgers and Hammerstein’s second collaboration. Hammerstein worried, “We’re such...
By Erin Osovets During a normal city in Central City, Eureka Street bustles with opera company members, tourists and residents alike. Voices float through the windows of the Martin Foundry Rehearsal Hall, and the Festival Orchestra’s warm-ups spill onto the sidewalks....
By Emily Murdock On March 13, 2020, everyday life in Colorado — and the world — ground to a halt. In the face of COVID-19, opera seemed…frivolous. Pointless. Nonessential. But as time went on and shutdowns continued, people came to realize two things. 1) This pandemic...
By Margaret Siegrist The path of an opera singer is not for the faint of heart. During a regular season, close to 900 young singers compete for 20-30 slots in Central City Opera’s acclaimed Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program. Those who make the cut...
Now that you have tickets lined up for Central City Opera’s 2021 Festival at Hudson Gardens, you’re probably starting to think about what to bring with you to make your #OperaInTheGardens experience the most comfortable. If you’re seated in the B or C sections, a low...
For decades, The Pink House at 109 Spruce Street in Central City was a hotspot of summer entertainment and relaxation for cast members and production crew alike. As its ownership has changed hands throughout the years, The Pink House remains a place central to the...
Central City Opera Partners with National Jewish Health for Summer Festival COVID-19 Safety Protocols DENVER, Colo., May 26, 2021 – Central City Opera has partnered with National Jewish Health to help audience and company members stay safe during Central City Opera’s...
We celebrate General/Artistic Director Pelham “Pat” Pearce’s 25th anniversary with Central City Opera on May 1, 2021! Pat was selected in 1996 as Managing Director of Central City Opera and named General/Artistic Director in 1998. During his tenure, Mr. Pearce...
