Ellie Caulkins Opera House at Denver Performing Arts Complex
1385 Curtis Street, Denver, Colorado 80204
About the Business
The Ellie Caulkins Opera House at Denver Performing Arts Complex is a premier venue located at 1385 Curtis Street in Denver, Colorado. Known simply as "the Ellie," this historic opera house has a rich history dating back to its opening in 1908. Renovated multiple times, the Ellie was transformed into a lyric opera house in the early 2000s, thanks to generous donations and support from the community.
The Ellie Caulkins Opera House is a world-class acoustical hall designed in the lyric style, featuring four levels including balcony, loge, mezzanine, and orchestra. With state-of-the-art technical support and excellent acoustics, the Ellie offers clean sightlines and seatback titling at every seat, making it one of only three opera houses in the United States with this feature.
The Ellie hosts top artists and touring shows, as well as performances by the Colorado Ballet and Opera Colorado. With its dedication to honoring Denver's First Lady of Opera, Ellie Caulkins, the Ellie Caulkins Opera House continues to be a cultural hub in the Mile High City, welcoming audiences to experience world-class performances in a historic and beautifully renovated venue.
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"The Ellie Caulkins Opera House is a Denver landmark and a bashful place to enjoy opera, ballet, and other fine arts. Several other theaters are adjacent and share a covered, open air plaza in between. Also check out the many restaurants nearby! Parking is convenient but can get full on busy days. Arrive early to leave yourself plenty of time to park and get to the theater."
"Very beautiful interior design and seating. I've been here quite a few times and love it. The last play was just last week, Jekyll and Hyde. Wonderful performance and actors."
"Our 1st time seeing Jekyll and Hyde! This performance was so powerful, I was moved to tears in the end. It was beautiful, relatable, shocking (good and bad) and heartbreaking. I will see this again and absolutely recommend anyone who can appreciate the artistry of movement and music and how it can evoke emotion and thought. We never miss an opportunity to attend the Colorado Ballet here, and we are NEVER disappointed. Thank you for the extraordinary performance we saw today, as well as all the ones before and the ones yet to come."
"Great venue, we saw The Nutcracker ballet here, it was terrific. You can use the Performing Arts parking garage next door, it is connected by an atrium to the venue (see pictures). Get there early to avoid crowds."
"Go see the Nutcracker!! Incredible! From costumes and sets to choreography, performances and show composition it was truly a spectacular show. Take a date, get the good seats, dress up, have a glass a wine and enjoy one of the best shows of the year. 10/10 would recommend. Even if you “don’t like ballet” make this a priority for the holidays."
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