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laugh. Despair. Hope. love.

You won’t know until you go.

Be engaged by universal stories told in song. Be thrilled by the power of the human voice.

The Barber of Seville, rossini’s comic

masterpiece. thornton wilder’s classic play

Our Town, now transformed by music.

Kern and hammerstein’s groundbreaking

Broadway hit musical Show Boat, running

only in denver—a precursor of more “city”

performances throughout the year.

Join us for the 2013 Central City opera Festival and be moved.

June 29 – august 11

Central City opera 2013 Festival

opera Notes Free pre-performance talks 45 minutes before

every main stage show.

short Works A wide array of engaging short scenes for

opera veterans or virgins. in the intimate

williams Stables theatre.

Lunch & a song A 30-minute performance to whet your opera

appetite at the relaxed teller house. Lunch

precedes performance.

après operaJuly 13, 19, 20, 26After select weekend evening shows, share

cocktails and enjoy impromptu performances

at the teller house. Free admission.

The Barber of SevilleNina odescalchi Kelly family matineethis kid-friendly matinee includes a narrator’s

preview and an autograph session with the

singers. Bring a picnic and enjoy fun pre-

show activities.

performing arts intensive performances

July 26 & 27 See two special performances by the

high-school kids attending this renowned

2-week summer opera camp.

4 pm at the williams Stables theatre.

The ShowsThe BarBer of Sevilleour Town Show BoaT in Denver Find descriptions on the following pages.

central city Days July 6 & 14, 5:30-7:30 pmAn extraordinary celebration of Our Town, this progressive party is anything but

ordinary! visit historic central city locales

based on the three acts of Our Town. enjoy

a country fair with food, beer, wine and live

music; a wedding reception complete with

cake, champagne and special performances;

and a finale you won’t forget!

Central City Opera is a musical and theatrical experience unlike any other. We have wowed audiences with world-class performances since 1932. Our jewel-box theatre is a National Historic Landmark and one of the most unique and intimate venues anywhere—with the Rocky Mountains and historic Central City as an unforgettable backdrop.

The 2013 Festival offers the best of both worlds: two first-rate productions in the Central City Opera House, followed by Show Boat at the Denver Center for Performing Arts, featuring the same level of high caliber international artists, directors and designers you see each year in Central City.

Visit CentralCityOpera.org or call 303.292.6700 to get info, pricing and tickets. Advance tickets highly recommended. Refer to included schedule for dates/times.

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2013

composer Gioachino rossiniLibrettist Cesare sterbini conductor John Barildirector Marc astafanFigaro Daniel BelcherAlmaviva David portillo & Javier abreurosina Jennifer riveraBartolo patrick CarfizziBasilio Grigory soloviovBerta alexandra loutsion

rossini’s lively comic opera about a matchmaking barber

boasts the famous Figaro aria and is set among the everyday

places and characters of 17th century Seville, Spain. Figaro’s

advice and actions lead to the misadventures and mistaken

identities for which the opera is known.

performed in italian with english supertitles.

composer ned roremLibrettist J.D. McClatchyconductor Christopher Zemliauskas director Ken Cazan emily webb anna ChristyGeorge Gibbs William FergusonStage Manager vale rideoutdr. Gibbs Kevin langanMrs. Gibbs phyllis pancellaMr. webb John HancockMrs. webb sally Wolf

thornton wilder’s classic American play has been transformed

through opera, telling stories of ordinary and extraordinary events

in the lives of those in Grover’s corners, a small new hampshire

town in 1901. with rorem’s warmhearted music, it delves into

three critical components of the human experience – daily life,

love/marriage and death/loss.

performed in english.

performed in english.

composer Jerome KernLyricist oscar Hammerstein iiconductor Hal Francedirector ray roderickQueenie angela renée simpsoncap’n Andy Gene scheerFrank Curt oldsMiss Julie emily pulleyravenal troy CookMagnolia sarah Jane McMahonJoe soloman Howard

Kern and hammerstein’s popular musical features favorites

like “ol’ Man river” and “can’t help Lovin’ dat Man.”

this slice-of-life tale of workers on a Mississippi showboat

combines the lightness and spectacle of musical theater with

serious themes of racial prejudice and tragic love. Show Boat

is being performed only in denver, at the Buell theatre in the

denver center for performing Arts.

Mardi Gras Ball in Denver august 10

2 pm Show Boat Matinee performance

5:30 pm Cocktails & Cuisine | 7:00 pm Gaming opens

top off your Show Boat in denver experience with this fun après show

masquerade in the heart of downtown hosted by central city opera’s

group of young movers and shakers, the Scene. indulge in cocktails

and the best creole cuisine this side of the bayou. unleash your inner

gambler at the riverboat royale casino with craps, black jack and

roulette. dance the summer night away to live hot jazz, and bid on

silent auction items to benefit central city opera. Join the party

and let the good times roll!

tickets include matinee of Show Boat + riverboat royale $95

patron ticket includes matinee of Show Boat + riverboat royale (with open bar) + gift bag and signed show poster $125

Attend riverboat royale post-show for $50/patron ticket $80

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Central City opera HouseFor a tad more$8 subscribers / $12 regularShort works

For a bit more$30 per person Lunch & a Song

the Barber of seville nina odescalchi Kelly Family Matinee$15 for ages 6-18 / $20 adultAdd pre-performance family fun for an extra $10.

For a bite more, including live musiccentral city days, July 6 & 14 – includes progressive party, food, wine and live music. reception complete with cake and champagne follows. package includes performance of Our Town. central city days festivities only $40/ (special offer for subscribers: add on two passes for just $75). central city days/Our Town package $75.

riverboat royale - Mardi Gras Ball in Denveraug 10tickets include matinee of Show Boat + riverboat royale $95/patron ticket $125. Add post-show riverboat royale festivities for $50/patron ticket $80.

Free events!opera notesAprès opera

ride the opera BusBus leaves at 10:45 am from Sports Authority inGlendale and at 11:15 am from Simms Steakhouse. Just $18 round trip.

stay and playvisit centralcityopera.org and click on your visit for ideas on where to stay, dine, picnic or play in central city and Black hawk.

sUBsCription tiCKet priCinGreGUlar (Wed, sat, sun)2-packs for The Barber of Seville and Our Town in central city start at $46 (Save 25%).3-packs start at $65 (Save 30%! includes denver performance of Show Boat).

sUper saver (tues, thurs, Fri)2-packs for The Barber of Seville and Our Town in central city start at $30.3-packs including Show Boat in denver start at $43.

prices subject to change based on availability. prices increase after May 1! Subscribers have the exclusive opportunity to exchange their tickets for another performance of the same opera at no additional charge. Subscribers may also purchase additional single tickets before available to the general public and match the discount already received.

single show ticket pricing Available to subscribers in advance.tickets go on sale to the public March 1starting at $20.

show Boat at Denver’s Buell theatre aug 6 - 11Single tickets available in advance for subscribers only (30% discount applies through May 1). tickets go on sale to the public March 1 starting at $23.

Group ticket pricing (10+ people)reGUlar (wed, Sat, Sun) Save 25%sUper saver (tues, thurs, Fri) Save 25%

performing arts intensive performances$5 for all

ticket prices and a Little extra

TUE 9 JULY1:15 pmShort Works

2:30 pmTHE BARBER OF SEVILLE

WED 10 JULY11:45 amLunch & a Song

1:15 pmShort Works

2:30 pmOUR TOWN

THU 11 JULY8:00 pmTHE BARBER OF SEVILLE

FRI 12 JULY1:15 pmShort Works

2:30 pmOUR TOWN

SAT 13 JULY

8:00 pmTHE BARBER OF SEVILLEAprès Opera**

SAT 29 JUNE8:00 pmTHE BARBER OF SEVILLE

WED 3 JULY 11:45 amLunch & a Song

1:15 pmShort Works

2:30 pmTHE BARBER OF SEVILLE

FRI 5 JULY1:15 pmShort Works

2:30 pm THE BARBER OF SEVILLE

SAT 6 JULY

Central City Days

8:00 pmOUR TOWN

SUN 7 JULY

11:45 amLunch & a Song

1:15 pmShort Works

2:30 pmTHE BARBER OF SEVILLEBUS*

SUN 14 JULY

Central City Days

11:45 amLunch & a Song

1:15 pmShort Works

2:30 pmOUR TOWN

WED 17 JULY11:45 amLunch & a Song

1:15 pmShort Works

2:30 pmTHE BARBER OF SEVILLEBUS*

THU 18 JULY

11:30 amTake a Child to the Opera Activities

2:30 pmTHE BARBER OF SEVILLENina Odescalchi Kelly Family Matinee

8:00 pmOUR TOWN

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FRI 26 JULY4:00 pmPerforming Arts Intensive

8:00 pmOUR TOWNAprès Opera**

SAT 27 JULY

1:15 pmShort Works

2:30 pmTHE BARBER OF SEVILLE7:00 pmPerforming Arts Intensive

SUN 28 JULY

11:45 amLunch & a Song

1:15 pmShort Works

2:30 pmOUR TOWNBUS*

FRI 19 JULY 8:00 pm THE BARBER OF SEVILLEAprès Opera**

SAT 20 JULY

8:00 pmOUR TOWNAprès Opera**

SUN 21 JULY11:45 amLunch & a Song

1:15 pmShort Works

2:30 pmTHE BARBER OF SEVILLE

TUE 23 JULY

1:15 pmShort Works

2:30 pm THE BARBER OF SEVILLE

WED 24 JULY

11:45 amLunch & a Song

1:15 pmShort Works

2:30 pmOUR TOWNBUS*

TUE 6 AUG

7:30 pmSHOW BOATBuell Theatre, DCPA

WED 7 AUG

7:30 pmSHOW BOATBuell Theatre, DCPA

THU 8 AUG7:30 pmSHOW BOATBuell Theatre, DCPA

FRI 9 AUG7:30 pmSHOW BOATBuell Theatre, DCPA

SAT 10 AUG2:00 pmSHOW BOATBuell Theatre, DCPA

Riverboat Royale (follows the matinee)

7:30 pmSHOW BOATBuell Theatre, DCPA

SUN 11 AUG2:00 pmSHOW BOATBuell Theatre, DCPA

*Bus leaves at 10:45 am from Sports Authority in Glendale and at 11:15 am from Simms Steakhouse.

**Après Opera follows the show on select Fri & Sat night performances.

303.292.6700 | CentralCityOpera.orgJune 29–august 11

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