, Preservationist, Historian and Community Ambassador are all titles that describe the effervescent Eric Lee Chinn. Whether it’s giving VIP tours of the 27 historic properties that CCO owns or managing his duties at the Central City Opera House and Teller House,...
After another tumultuous year of ever-changing health guidelines and pivoting of plans, CCO ended 2021 with a small margin of profit. The financial position of the company is the strongest it has been in quite some time. We strive to be good stewards of the funds...
Pelham “Pat” Pearce to serve as Artistic Director and Senior Vice President DENVER, Colo., February 15, 2022 – Central City Opera is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has appointed Pamela A. Pantos, MBA, CFRE, as the new President and Chief Executive...
Image by Amanda Tipton Photography | FB- Amanda Tipton-Photographer | IG - @amandatiptonphotography Customer service is the cornerstone of success when it comes to any business, especially the arts. Whether it’s answering your questions over the...
DENVER, Colo., January 20, 2021 – Central City Opera has been approved for a $15,000 Grants for Arts Projects award to support its 2022 Summer Festival, which will feature a regional premiere performed by rising singers from the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists...
A Tribute to John Moriarty With heavy hearts, we share the news that John Moriarty, Central City Opera Artistic Director Emeritus, passed away on January 5, 2022 at the age of 91. Central City Opera will be forever grateful for the tremendous impact he made on our...
December 2, 1944 – January 6, 2022 Roger W. Ames brought magic to Central City Opera’s Education and Community Engagement programs for close to two decades. As the composer and co-creator of the bilingual opera En Mis Palabras/In My Own Words (with librettist Jeffrey...
Behind the glamour of the stage and the dedication of the day-to-day office staff, a modern day opera company depends on donations and major gifts to sustain its operations. Central City Opera is a 501c(3) non-profit organization and is fortunate to have a stellar...
The McCourt Mansion is the featured home in the 2021 L’Esprit de Noël Holiday Home Tour, the Central City Opera Guild’s annual fundraiser. To learn more about L’Esprit, go to lesprithometour.com. With its unique ties to Colorado theater history, the...
When you think of careers in the arts, you probably envision the people who are public facing and receive the majority of the accolades: singers, directors, producers and conductors. But a lot of roles take place behind the scenes and are vital in keeping the...
