THE BARBER OF SEVILLE THE KNOCK ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
JUNE 28 - AUGUST 3
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SUBSCRIBING IS AS EASY AS 1-2-3!
PICK YOUR PACKAGE Choose a day and time that works for you, OR build a flex package and pick your own dates (package options on page 8) SELECT YOUR SEATS AND PRICE Subscribers get access to their favorite seats before the general public, and packages start at just $72 for all three productions (seat map on page 9) 1 2 3 Comedy, courage and a fairytale with a twist
ADD YOUR EXTRAS There’s more to experience in Central City – enjoy Lunch & a Song in the historic Teller House, learn about the production of opera at Backstage Magic, or mingle with our talented artists at an Opening Night Dinner! (more info on page 10)
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BASED ON THE PLAY LE BARBIER DE SÉVILLE BY PIERRE BEAUMARCHAIS
Gioachino Rossini’s The Barber of Seville is fast, funny, and full of unforgettable music. Figaro—the town’s most resourceful barber— cooks up clever schemes to help true love win the day. This opera’s madcap energy inspired everyone from Giuseppe Verdi to Stephen Sondheim to Bugs Bunny, and continues to charm audiences whenever it’s performed.
Sung in Italian with English supertitles
The Knock tells, with notable care and nuance, a story not just set in America, but one that is singularly American.”
- OPERA NEWS
A patriotic opera of heartache and hope
THE KNOCK
MUSIC BY ALEKSANDRA VREBALOV LIBRETTO BY DEBORAH BREVOORT
COMMISSIONED BY THE GLIMMERGLASS FESTIVAL AND CINCINNATI OPERA
The Knock delves into the resilience and bravery of military spouses facing the unknown. Set in the American suburbs during the Iraq War, this regional premiere captures the strength required to endure the wait for a dreaded knock at the door. Aleksandra Vrebalov’s music and Deborah Brevoort’s libretto offer a poignant reflection on love, sacrifice, and the courage demanded by wartime life.
Sung in English with English supertitles
THE KNOCK is produced by special arrangement with the Authors and Elaine Devlin Literary, Inc., 1115 Broadway, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10010.
“Nothing less than inspired.” - HUFFINGTON POST
Don’t sleep on this fairytale with a twist
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
MUSIC BY MARY RODGERS LYRICS BY MARSHALL BARER
BOOK BY JAY THOMPSON, DEAN FULLER, AND MARSHALL BARER
Once Upon a Mattress is a hilarious, heartwarming twist on a classic fairy tale.
Packed with golden-age Broadway tunes, clever humor, and larger-than-life characters, Once Upon A Mattress offers a delightful mix of whimsy and vocal brilliance—perfect for anyone who loves music, laughter, and happily-ever-afters.
Sung in English with English supertitles
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
DON’T MISS THESE GREAT OPERAS!
FESTIVAL CALENDAR
“every bit as compelling musically and visually as… the Met in New York” - CLASSICAL VOICE
“The venue is a Colorado treasure.” - 2024 FESTIVAL ATTENDEE
“Audiences get a real treat” - CBS 4 “Still gushing about this performance to all my friends. - 2024 FESTIVAL ATTENDEE
“The best trio of operas we can recall! - 2024 FESTIVAL ATTENDEE
“Anyone who loves Broadway theater… needs to go into the mountains” - SHARPS AND FLATIRONS
Packages include The Barber of Seville,The Knock, and Once Upon a Mattress SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGES
Flex Series: Call 303-292-6700 and chose your own dates.
Ticket exchanges are free for subscribers. Or, buy a Flex Series and choose your own dates, while experiencing all the other benefits of subscribing! Only want to see 2 of the 3 shows? Call the box office to learn about your options.
SUBSCRIBE BY FEBRUARY 28 AND SAVE! Go to centralcityopera.org/subscriptions, or call 303-292-6700
OPERA HOUSE SEATING
A Seating: $276
B Seating: $228
C Seating: $156
D Seating: $72
Flex Series: $276
Package price per person
STREET SCENE, 2024. PHOTO BY AMANDA TIPTON.
FESTIVAL EXTRAS
LISTEN
CCO In Concert: Opera’s Greatest Hits
The Central City Opera Orchestra performs with festival singers in this special one-night concert in the opera house the evening of July 25.
Lunch & a Song Enjoy a performance and lunch before select performances in the historic Teller House.
Short Works Opera scenes performed in the intimate Williams Stables theatre.
Nina Odescalchi Kelly Young Artists
Matinee Members of the Bonfils-Stanton Artists Training Program take on leading roles on July 25.
LEARN
Opera Notes Free pre-performance talks before each main stage festival performance in the Williams Stable theatre.
Please note the Young Artists Performance on July 25th does not include Opera Notes.
Backstage Magic Watch our IATSE Local 7 stage crew transform the set between performances.
Talkbacks Free after-show discussions with members of the artistic team after select performances.
Family Day Bring the family for a matinee of Once Upon a Mattress, and go behind the scenes of how an opera company works.
CELEBRATE
Opening Night Dinners Mingle with directors, actors, and musicians over cocktails and dinner in the historic Teller House.
Opera Bus Leave the driving to us! Buses leave from Glendale and Lakewood on all Wednesdays and select Sundays during the festival.
Aprés Opera Enjoy free impromptu performances by festival artists with a cash bar, after most Friday performances. LEARN MORE AT centralcityopera.org/2025-festival-extras, or by calling 303-292-6700
See calendar on page 7 for date listing.
BECOME A DONOR
Consider joining our family of donors and support the future of live opera in Colorado. Thanks to our donors in 2024, our festival played to more than 10,000 attendees, our outreach programs reached more than 42,000 students, seniors and community members, and we expanded our stewardship to 29 historic properties in Central City.
Learn more at centralcityopera.org/support-us
THEATRE OF DREAMS GALA
Join us for an unforgettable night in the newly-renovated Lanny & Sharon Martin Building at the Denver Art Museum on April 4, 2025. Early bird tables are available until February 14!
Tickets available at centralcityopera.org/gala
JOIN THE OPERA GUILD
Now in its 51st year, Central City Opera Guild volunteers help beautify and restore the campus before and during festival, engage in community education, support apprentice artists, and fundraise.
Join the guild today at centralcityopera.org/guild
