The Ballad of Baby Doe
July 4 - August 1
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Performance Dates: July 4, 8, 10, 12, 15, 18, 21, 26; August 1
Group tickets for parties of ten or more are available.
For more information, contact our Box Office at 303-292-6700.
Handling fee and City of Central Admission Fee apply and are included in the ticket listing price.
The Ballad of Baby Doe
Fortunes rise and fall. True love endures. Baby Doe returns home.
In 2026, American turns 250, Colorado celebrates 150 years of statehood, and The Ballad of Baby Doe marks 70 years since its world premiere at Central City Opera. Based on the true story of silver baron Horace Tabor and the young woman who scandalized Denver society to be with him, this epic love story has enchanted audiences for decades. Legendary soprano and CCO alumna Cynthia Lawrence directs this brand-new production—your chance to discover Baby Doe for the first time, or fall in love with it all over again.
“Both poignant and high-spirited, shot through with an irrepressible dose of Americana.” – Opera News
“A very important event in music history.” - The New Yorker
“The Ballad of Baby Doe’ more than holds its own in the repertory of American opera.” - The New York Times
The Ballad of Baby Doe Extras:
- Free Pre-Performance Talks: one hour prior to every 2026 mainstage performance. Seating is limited — arrive early!
- Opening Night Dinner: Saturday, July 4 at 5:00 p.m. Mingle with directors, actors, and musicians over cocktails and dinner in the historic Teller House.
Brian Skoog
Weston Hurt
Isaiah Feken
Emily Pulley
Virginia Mims
Kristin Gornstein
Laura Mansoori
Ashraf Sewailam
Seth Walley
Cynthia Lawrence
Aaron Breid
Tyler Tucker
Alexandra Dietrich
Matt Herndon
Lawrence E. Moten III
Abigail Hoke-Brady
Lynly A. Saunders
Candace Leyland
Caitlyn Murphy
Alexandra Dill
McKenna Ebert
Laurel McIntyre
Lucy Guillemette
Lorna Stephens
Barbie Noyes
Alaina de Bellevue
Jeremy Reger
Jeremy Luis Lopez
Nicholas Fahrenkrug
Tori Tedeschi Adams
Hallie Schmidt
Madelin Morales
Cindy Dajeong Song
Ryan Nash
Russell Spence
JJ Robinson
Derek Hale
Levi Adkins
Amanda Densmoor
Sidney Grimm
Olivia Heaner
Contact our Box Office for more information at 303-292-6700 or [email protected].
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Performance Location
Central City Opera House
124 Eureka St.
Central City, CO 80427
Music By
Douglas Moore
Libretto By
John Latouche
Sung In
English
(English supertitles)
Run Time
Approx. 2 hours and 45 minutes, including a 20 minute intermission
Commissioned By
The Central City Opera House Association
Production Sponsor

The Ballad of Baby Doe is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com


