The Ellie Caulkins Opera House, AKA "The Ellie" opened in 1908 & seats 2200 people. We were there…read moreto see the Italian Opera- La Traviata. The night we went it was a full house. It looked like you had a good view of the stage from any seat. Speaking of seats, our seats were small, very uncomfortable & jammed in. Very little room...anytime someone needed to get to the aisle you had to get up out of your seat. I did however appreciate that there was English translation scrolling way above the stage & in the seat-backs in front of everyone's seat. The opera house itself was very pretty with interesting architecture lines. The opera was really good. Beautiful singing voices, great acting, interesting props & scenery and gorgeous costumes. Last but not least were the wonderful musicians in the orchestra. Most patrons dressed up, some were very dressy & wore tuxes & cocktail dresses. The staff were super friendly & helpful as well. It was a fun evening!

I've gone a few times here mostly for field trips as a teacher but the place is beautiful inside…read moreand out! The staff is also very knowledgeable and patient with kids and the shows here have been very memorable.

I am an opera fanatic, and have attended probably 200 all over the world in theatres both grand and…read moremodest. Today, however, I had the inestimable pleasure of perfect seats at the Central City Opera house to witness the most perfect rendition of The Barber of Seville I've ever seen. Everything was simply perfect; the set, the costuming, the musicians, the director, and above all, the perfectly cast singer/actors. There was not one weak link among them. They not only sang the parts perfectly, they were physically perfect for their roles. I don't know why the DCPA has so much trouble casting (especially sopranos), but the CCO simply nailed each and every one; no fat sopranos or geriatric tenors bumbling around the stage playing the parts of lithe heroines or young militiamen. My hat's off to the casting director!! (The ONLY suggestion I'd make (and this is nigh on trivial) is to ask the musicians in the pit to PLEASE aim their music stand lighting down toward them instead of aiming it up in the eyes of the first five rows of the audience; the light was blinding. Thanks.) It is ABSOLUTELY worth the drive up to Central City to see this production if you can still snag tix at this late date. You'll be glad you did.

From the Front of the House to the Back of the House all the seats afford a perfect view of the…read morestage and the acoustics are awesome. We attended The Pirates of Penzance and from the opening scene to the finale we were totally entertained. The cast was amazing and the delivery of the songs and music were nothing but fantastic. Considering the Opera House was open a year before Gilbert and Sullivan premiered it in 1879 it was a perfect match and we were spoiled by the production and the ambiance of the house!

Opera Fort Collins took yet another step forward with last weekend's production of "Faust." The…read moresoloists were outstanding, particularly Branch Fields as the devil. Not only did he hit all the right notes, but Fields displayed a charisma and acting ability that read beautifully to even the farthest seats from the Lincoln Center Main Stage. Fort Collins-grown soprano Tiffany Blake proved Opera Fort Collins needn't always go far afield to find top-notch performers. Her voice and acting rarely missed a beat as her character descended into the very grips of hell. Makeup and hair by Rebecca Spafford, combined with costumes by Ursula Lynch created an atmosphere that transcended the need for extensive scenery.

There are some rough edges, but if you enjoy a drink before the show or during intermission, it…read morereally will help to blur the lines. For being a small town, relative to other cities that are big enough to boast their own professional opera company, Ft. Collins has a very vibrant and active music and opera community. Way to go Fort Collins Opera Guild. I got a crappy seat to see Ballad of Baby Doe for $40. I've bought tickets for crappy seats at the Met for $30 and okay seats at the SF Opera for the same amount. Not happy there (esp since I took a date too), but I know they don't put on productions for several weeks at a time and sell out thousands of seats each time like the big city companies do. Overall, I enjoyed the opera very much and will absolutely attend future productions, but since I payed $40 for my ticket and was bugged by a few things, I'm going to make myself feel better with a mild rant/fume. The principal singers are very good, but there is a large gap in talent between them and the singers who perform smaller roles. It's obvious who the hired guns are on stage. The stage managing was so distracting. One of the backstage stage managers was completely visible from my seat and she wasn't even trying to hide herself or the other singers who were awaiting cues; in fact, people were even dancing in sight backstage at times. If you can see the audience, they can see you, people! At one point, a stage tech slowly popped his entire head out from behind a moving set in the middle of a gripping aria. Several people in the audience laughed. The director works so hard to put together a wonderful show (bravo!), it's a shame that these small but blazing stage errors can subtract from the production as much as they do. Also, the stage at Lincoln Center absorbs most of the sound if a singer doesn't directly face the audience. They ought to include acoustic shells in the set somehow. The pit orchestra is legit, minus the blaring tuba player (it's okay, he only plays a dozen notes the entire time and gets paid as much as anyone else) and a few flat releases at the ends of decrescendi from the winds...and I just achieved a new level of d-baggery with that comment. The conductor pretty much stuck to the instrumentalists. My bartender made a pretty good Manhattan. Again, enjoy that glass of wine or cocktail beforehand and your experience will be just fine.

I really love the Colorado symphony, always a good time. We have seen Final Fantasy here, Harry…read morePotter, the Wizard of Oz... The Holiday Brass. The employees and volunteers are amazing, always super helpful. My favorite was seeing Pink Martini here. Everything is amazing. If I had to knit pick on something... the chairs are some of the worst I've sat in at any of the venues I've been to.... Very hard to sit on, and it tilts to a weird angle so I always leave there w a sore lower back.... I hope they can address that the next time they are looking to remodel. Anyway, I love all the musicians here, they really come together so well!

I have been a subscriber for approximately 20 years, and during that time one of the benefits I…read morevalued most was the ability to keep the same seats each season. I recently learned that the system has been changed and subscribers are no longer guaranteed their seats from year to year. This is extremely disappointing. Long-time patrons like myself have supported the SCO with thousands of dollars over the years, and the ability to retain our seats felt like a small but meaningful acknowledgment of that loyalty. With this change, that benefit has been taken away. Unfortunately, that makes it difficult for me to justify continuing my subscription. There are many cultural organizations and symphonies that value and appreciate long-time patrons, and I will be exploring those options instead. A followup...I received a reply on the Yelp review from a rep from the CSO stating that I could absolutely renew and keep my seats. I have the first email from the CSO office stating there was no guarantee I could keep the same seats. I responded to that email stating I would not renew if I could not keep the same seats. The next email from the CSO office stated that those seats were still available for the POPS Series and I could have them for 4 of the 5 shows, but the 5th show I would need to move. Again, I have the emails from the CSO office.

Great theatre for local talent, food, drink and fun! We've attended a few times and really enjoyed…read morethe shows....they give many people the op to be on stage and enjoy performing in front of audiences.

The online menu shows beef stroganoff as a meal option. They didn't have it the day we went. My…read morehusband opted for the pork tenderloin. He said it was like trying to chew on a car tire - tough, wouldn't cut with the butter knife provided. My salmon was good. Our granddaughter had a chicken salad, she said it was good. Service was great. The play was fun. A bad part was, there was a drunk grandma sitting behind us that was yelling, hooping and hollering through most of the play. The staff should've cut her margaritas off earlier. The seats were terribly uncomfortable. Would we go again? Probably. It's affordable and we can opt to not eat there.

Macky can be amazing. Yet sometimes not. Today was amazing. We parked not far away but not a campus…read moreaffiliated location, just a city parking lot behind some shops we frequent. From there to Macky is a 10 minute walk in nice weather. There has not been new snow since the cleanup a couple of days ago. We had tix to the College of Music's Holiday Festival and what a joyous musical celebration it was. We had gone a few times decades ago and decided to skip it for a while. But now it's a truly inclusive holiday program with incredible student faculty talent and as well as modern technology for lighting, sound and visual screen displays. In the past it seemed a bland Christmas only music program. We had decent seats in Orchestra Right with a few short people like us and some no-shows in the row in front of us. Just lucky I guess as the place was packed and most of the shows completely sold out. The venue is beautiful and seats about 2000 in classic design and well maintained. No recordings or photos allowed during the program. There were hundreds of student in the instrumental groups as well as vocal choirs. There were two conductors splitting the performances, one a man and for us, the first time a woman conductor though she said this was her 8th year in the program. Both were excellent. The student groups too, had lots of talent, from the Jazz singers and instrumentalists to the various choir groups. The bassoon ensemble did a great performance of a collection of Nutcracker pieces backed up with choreographed videos of nutcracker drawings. There was a beautiful rendition of This Little Light of Mine by members of the University Choir with solos by a terrific tenor. There was also a reading of The Night Before Christmas and a little boy in the row in front of us fell asleep. We had left at the end before he woke up and realized it was not yet Christmas. There was a Klezmer group led by a clarinetist with untalented singers and dancers. There was also a West African Ensemble leading an uplifting piece of music with the University Choir and incredible lighting and special effects. The program ended with a traditional Handel's Messiah with audience participation for the Hallelujah Chorus. I am so glad we went and so proud of CU for having such a more matured and talented Holiday program than we had ever seen before.

Macky is a beautiful auditorium. It's clean, the bathrooms are good, and there isn't a ton of…read moreparking. The acoustics aren't that great because it's old but it is aesthetic. The chairs are decently comfortable but could get cramped if you have long legs.

Went to go see the Flying Dutchman with Opera Colorado. Wonderful experience and loved the opera…read more The cast was so talented. Definitely want to go see another one! The drinks were expensive which is my only complaint really but I'm glad you can take them into the theater. Highly recommend!

Opera Colorado really does opera well I saw La Traviata in…read moreNov 2018 and was so impressed with their singers in all the leading roles especially Violetta. I hope they bring her back again for another opera

Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, is a true gem! Once you discover this local playhouse it will…read morebe your favorite for live performances! The seating is arranged in a way that everyone has a great view from any seat and from every location in the theatre! The staff is friendly and the actors are all star performers! I highly recommend that if you have extra time this December, buy tickets for one of the seasonal shows! I went with family to watch, "Stocking Stuffers!" And we were impressed with the script, the acting, the wardrobe changes and the amount of energy and excitement that was displayed from beginning to end! You won't nod off, take a nap or be disappointed! We laughed out loud and loved the show! Show up, bring friends and remember to get there early because they have a bar/lounge open before the show starts and you can check the website for hours and their happy hour! Get tickets ahead of time as they do tend to sell out!

Minor Alley is so awesome. We took my son to see the legend of sleepy Hollow. The actors come out…read morebefore the performances so kids get to meet them and they have different interactive parts of the performance where kids get to participate. We had such a great time that we're in fact, going back tomorrow with some friends to see the Nutcracker!

"Dracula" was amazing!! This is my 6th time seeing "Dracula" at the Colorado Ballet. Dancers were…read moreon point (ha-did you get that?). Temperature was good. The Bloody Mary was tasty. The orchestra was delightful. Patrons have access to bars on every level and drinks can be ordered ahead of time for the two intermissions, There is an area to buy souvenirs in the lobby. Parking is in the DPAC parking building-pricey at $17. There are new places to get food and drinks outside. This production is the best!!

I have long been a fan of the ballet. I took ballet classes when I was three but at some point it…read morewas noted that a ballet dancer, I was not. Now I enjoy the beauty of other people bending their bodies in ways I cannot even imagine. We came to see Fancy Footwork which was a fundraiser for the dancers to apply for various grants. Fancy Footwork was a series of short 2-5 minute dances that were a combination of classic and modern dance. In short- we LOVED it! I love not knowing what is coming next. The modern dance which typically I am less a fan of then the classics was jaw droopingly gorgeous and creative. The studio on Santa Fe is also small and intimate and the audience sat in a bleacher style set up that made for a really special night.

Intimate move theatre in the center of Boulder, part of the wonderful Dairy Art Center. Plenty of…read moreone-site and street parking. This theatre has a terrific lineup of documentaries and music-specific films. Best avenue is a membership, yields great dividends such as discounts. Pretty good snack bar. Comfy seating. Perhaps 50-75 seat capacity overall requires action, no procrastinating, orderly seating. Check their website for upcoming events.

I was delighted to discover the Boedecker Theater recently when invited to go to a movie + talk…read more(they have a special name for that here, but I'm not remembering it right now.) with a friend. As the other reviewers have mentioned, this is a small theatre with 60 extremely comfortable seats, so comfy in fact one might easily doze off, so buy a caffeine drink (coffee a mere $1 here) if you're feeling even remotely sleepy going into the movie... This theatre offers $100 yearly memberships which include all sorts of viable benefits, so that's something to consider. More info about that on the Dairy Center website. It's nice to know that interesting art films can be seen here at a reasonable price, with an affordable array of refreshments available. Nice high ceilings everywhere too, so even in the small theatre, there is quite a sense of space. I do have an opinion about the movie I saw, and the gentleman who was there to answer audience questions and speak afterward. Quite an opinion. It would greatly impact the number of stars in my review. But this review is for the theatre and the theatre itself is delightful. I think it is best for me to have the restraint and maturity to share my input about the film and especially the speaker with the people who run the theatre rather than in this public website.