2015 Central City Opera Brochure

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2015 Festival Sponsors: Avenir Foundation, Inc., Lanny and Sharon Martin, Central City Opera House Association Endowment Fund, Citizens of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District presenting sponsors: bonfils-stanton foundation, nancy P. Brittain, el pomar foundation, The Virginia w. hill foundation, nancy s. parker, mr. donald e. scott illustrations by melissa rick

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At the intimate Central City Opera House, enjoy one of opera’s greatest romances in Verdi’s LA TRAVIATA and follow a brave knight’s quest for “The Impossible Dream” in Leigh’s MAN OF LA MANCHA. In Central City and on the road from

Take a ride with us this summer for extraordinary stories in Central City and on the road in Colorado.

Ft. Collins to Colorado Springs, we bring two one-act operas to you. Feel the power of Britten’s THE PRODIGAL SON, the church parable of the return of a wayward son, and laugh along at the practical joke played on a wandering but courageous knight in Boismortier’s DON QUIXOTE AND THE DUCHESS. Central City Opera’s 2015 Festival July 11 – August 9

You won’t know until you go.

La Traviata

In this romantic story of tragic love, the radiant yet ill mistress Violetta Valery finds true love and abandons her life as a party girl to be with the young nobleman, Alfredo Germont. His father demands that she sacrifice their love and when Alfredo fights to win her back, it just might be too late.

Violetta Valery Alfredo Germont Giorgio Germont Doctor Grenvil

Composer Giuseppe Verdi Librettist Francesco Maria Piave Conductor John Baril Director Elise Sandell Violetta Valery Ellie Dehn Alfredo Germont Ryan MacPherson Giorgio Germont Troy Cook Doctor Grenvil Adelmo Guidarelli Performed in Italian with English supertitles at the Central City Opera House.

The Power of Women (POW!): Celebrate the power of women at dynamic events about the evolving role of women in society inspired by the leading lady in Central City Opera’s LA TRAVIATA. Join us for comedy night, round table talks about sex, equality and the arts, a panel discussion between Colorado’s powerful women, live performances and more.

FREE and open to all! CentralCityOpera.org/pow #ccopow

Man of La Mancha

(PG 13)

Written by Dale Wasserman Music by Mitch Leigh Lyrics by Joe Darion Original Production Staged by Albert Marre Originally Produced by Albert W. Selden and Hal James Full of heart and adventure, this Tony award-winning musical is a play within a play. As Don Miguel de Cervantes awaits his trial by the Spanish Inquisition, he acts out a story for his fellow prisoners. He becomes Don Quixote, a fanciful knight on a quest to rid the world of his mortal enemy.

This uplifting ode to remaining true to your ideals in the face of all odds features the popular song “The Impossible Dream.�

Don Quixote Aldonza Sancho Panza Innkeeper

Conductor Adam Turner Director Paul Curran Don Quixote Robert Orth Aldonza Lucy Schaufer Sancho Panza Keith Jameson Innkeeper Adelmo Guidarelli

Central City Opera takes extraordinary stories on the road with

a pair of one-acts

The Prodigal Son One of Britten’s three church parables, this one-act opera tells the biblical tale of a son who is bored with life on his father’s farm. He uses his inheritance to seek an exciting life in the city but is left penniless and starving. When he returns home to beg for forgiveness, his father accepts him with open arms, much to his older brother’s dismay.

Music Benjamin Britten Librettist William Plomer from the New Testament Conductor Christopher Zemliauskas Director John La Bouchardière Tempter (Abbot) Bille Bruley Father Timothy McDevitt Elder Son Nicholas Ward Younger Son Michael Kuhn This production features artists of the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program.

Performed in English at churches in Central City and Colorado Springs.

Don Quixote and the Duchess Based on an episode in Cervantes’ novel, Don Quixote, a Duke and Duchess amuse themselves by creating an elaborate ruse to fool the title character. Rich with incisive, quick and ironic turns, this production will be the regional premiere of the opera which provides a completely different episode in the story of Don Quixote also featured in the musical Man of La Mancha this summer.

Music Joseph Bodin de Boismortier Librettist Charles-Simon Favart English Translation Thomas Getty Conductor Christopher Zemliauskas Director Kyle Lang Altisidore Maya Kherani Don Quixote James Dornier Sancho Michael Kuhn Merlin Joshua Arky Montesinos Andy Berry This production features artists of the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program.

Performed in English in an historic venue in Central City and at First United Methodist Church in Fort Collins.

Central City Opera House

2015

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Festival Offerings

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Wowing audiences with world-class performances since 1932, Central City Opera is a musical and theatrical experience like no other. The 2015 Festival offers two first-rate productions in our jewel-box theatre nestled in the Rocky Mountain setting of Central City, along with a pair of one-of-a-kind oneacts performed in historic venues in Central City and creative spaces from Ft Collins to Colorado Springs.

The Shows LA TRAVIATA MAN OF LA MANCHA THE PRODIGAL SON DON QUIXOTE AND THE DUCHESS Short Works Engaging short scenes for opera veterans or virgins. Williams Stables Theatre.

Opera Notes Free pre-performance talks 45 minutes before Central City main stage shows.

Williams Stables Theatre.

Lunch & a Song 30-minute performances preceded by lunch to whet your opera appetite at the historic Teller House.

Post-Op Cocktails and impromptu performances by Central City Opera stars after select weekend evening shows at the Teller House. Free.

LA TRAVIATA Nina Odescalchi Kelly Family Matinee A kid-friendly matinee with a narrator’s preview and an autograph session with the singers. Bring a picnic and enjoy fun pre-show activities.

Boomer Bus Board the Boomer Bus for an inside experience of Central City Opera and its historic mining town location, designed with 50+ audience members in mind.

Enjoy a live history presentation (and a glass of champagne) during the ride to Central City, catered lunch, an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience, and one ticket each for Short Works and a main stage opera.

The Boomer Bus is presented in partnership with Boomers Leading Change and is sponsored by the City of Central and Opera America.

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Single Ticket Prices* A

$102

B

$83

C

$61

D

$45

E

$25

BALCONY *Prices subject to change based on availability. Subscribers enjoy a discount of up to 25% on ticket prices.

Festival Schedule

July 11 - August 9

SAT 11 JULY

TUE 21 JULY

SUN 26 JULY

SAT 1 AUG

THU 6 AUG

8:00 pm

1:15 pm Short Works

2:30 pm

man of la mancha

12:30 pm Central City

don quixote

12:00 pm Ft. Collins don quixote

2:30 pm

OPERA BUS*

2:30 pm

FRI 7 AUG

la traviata

WED 15 JULY

la traviata

11:45 am Lunch & a Song

WED 22 JULY

1:15 pm Short Works

11:45 am Lunch & a Song

2:30 pm

la traviata

1:15 pm Short Works

OPERA BUS*

2:30 pm

FRI 17 JULY 1:15 pm Short Works

man of la mancha OPERA BUS*

TUE 28 JULY

man of la mancha

SUN 2 AUG 11:45 am Lunch & a Song

2:30 pm

2:30 pm

1:15 pm Short Works

SAT 8 AUG

2:30 pm

1:15 pm Short Works

BOOMER BUS*

2:30 pm

don quixote

man of la mancha

WED 29 JULY 12:30 pm Central City

the prodigal son 2:30 pm

la traviata

la traviata

TUE 4 AUG

la traviata

THU 30 JULY

11:30 am TACO**

SAT 18 JULY

FRI 24 JULY

12:00 pm Colorado Springs

the prodigal son

2:30 pm

8:00 pm

8:00 pm

8:00 pm

2:30 pm

la traviata

man of la mancha

SUN 19 JULY 11:45 am Lunch & a Song 1:15 pm Short Works

THU 23 JULY 8:00 pm

man of la mancha

man of la mancha

Post-Op***

FRI 31 JULY

SAT 25 JULY

8:00 pm

1:15 pm Short Works

Post-Op***

2:30 pm

2:30 pm

man of la mancha

BOOMER BUS* OPERA BUS*

8:00 pm

la traviata

BOOMER BUS*

la traviata Post-Op***

1:15 pm Short Works

12:30 pm Central City

la traviata

man of la mancha

la traviata

SUN 9 AUG 2:30 pm

man of la mancha

la traviata family performance 8:00 pm

la traviata

WED 5 AUG 12:30 pm Central City

the prodigal son 2:30 pm

man of la mancha

* Boomer Bus leaves at 10 am and Opera Bus leaves at 10:45 am from Sports Authority (Glendale).

Boomer Bus leaves at 10:30 am and Opera Bus leaves at 11:15 am from Simms Steakhouse (Lakewood). **Take a Child to the Opera ***Post-Op follows shows on select Fri & Sat nights

One-act venues outside of Central City include: 1st Christian Church in Colorado Springs 1st United Methodist Church in Fort Collins

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Get Your Ticket to Ride

See two shows at the Opera House starting at just $38!

REGULAR SUBSCRIPTION TICKET PRICING (Saturday, Wednesday, Sunday & Choose Your Own) 2-pack subscriptions for LA TRAVIATA and MAN OF LA MANCHA at the Central City Opera House start at $40. (Save 20%) SUPERSAVER SUBSCRIPTION TICKET PRICING (Tuesday, Thursday & Friday) 2-pack subscriptions for LA TRAVIATA and MAN OF LA MANCHA at the Central City Opera House start at $38. (Save 25%) Subscribers have the exclusive opportunity to exchange their tickets for another performance of the same production at no additional charge. Subscribers may also purchase additional single tickets at their subscriber discount.

PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION PRICING Upgrade your 2015 2-pack to a Premium Subscription for special behind-the-scenes access and exclusive event invites! Benefits include the opportunity to attend BonfilsStanton Foundation Artists Training Program auditions, a day of behind-the-scenes access in Central City, a special FREE Festival preview event and more! Premium subscriptions are $100 per individual or $180 per couple. centralcityopera.org/premium

Single Show Ticket Pricing (Available now for subscribers only / April 15 General Public) Central City Opera House Productions LA TRAVIATA and MAN OF LA MANCHA single show tickets range from $25 to $102.

2-pack subscribers save up to 25% on additional single show tickets.

One-Act Single Ticket Pricing All venues (Available now for subscribers only / April 15 General Public) THE PRODIGAL SON and DON QUIXOTE AND THE DUCHESS tickets are $25.

2-pack subscribers can purchase one-act tickets for $23.

Group Ticket Pricing Save 25% on groups of 10 or more people.

Groups of 20 or more get one ticket FREE!

Short Works $10 subscribers / $15 regular Lunch & a Song $30 per person LA TRAVIATA Nina Odescalchi Kelly Family Matinee $15 ages 6-18 / $25 adult Add pre-performance family fun for an extra $10.

FREE events!

Opera Notes Post-Op Ride the Opera Bus Bus leaves at 10:45 am from Sports Authority (Glendale) and at 11:15 am from Simms Steakhouse (Lakewood). Just $20 round trip.

Boomer Bus Designed for patrons 50+ July 19 and August 2 (La Traviata) July 25 (Man of La Mancha) Bus leaves at 10 am from Sports Authority (Glendale) and at 10:30 am from Simms Steakhouse (Lakewood) Package $95/$180 couple (includes show ticket). Subscribers can add the Boomer Bus event for $30. Availability limited to 50 people per date.

CentralCityOpera.org/event/boomer-bus Stay and Play Visit CentralCityOpera.org and click on Your Visit for ideas on where to stay, dine, picnic or play in Central City and Black Hawk.

Prices subject to change based on availability.

Parking Reserve parking in the lot adjacent to the Opera House for $12 ($10 for 2-pack subscribers).

short works photo by erin joy swank. la traviata, 2007, photo by cory weaver.