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Opera House Events

Opera House Events

Built in 1885 and fully restored in 2003, the Red Cloud Opera House figured prominently in the life of Willa Cather. From performing on the Opera House stage to enjoying traveling productions that came by way of the railroad, Cather’s interest in the arts was spurred by the experiences she had here in her youth. She delivered her high school graduation address from the Opera House stage in 1890. The facility closed in 1920. In a 1929 letter to friend and journalist Harvey Newbranch, Cather wrote, “When I go about among little Nebraska towns, the thing I miss most is the opera house. No number of filling stations or moving picture theatres can console me for the loss of the opera house.” Today, a visit to the Opera House transports patrons back in time to the 1880s, when Willa Cather and her friends eagerly anticipated the arrival of traveling productions such as The Bohemian Girl and The Mikado. We are proud to utilize the facility to create rich educational and cultural opportunities for area residents and our visitors from across the nation.

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Past Events
Past Events
Opera House
Friday, March 19, 2021 - 6:00am to 8:00pm
Join us in person or virtually—from dawn until dusk—for a deep dive into the natural and literary realm of Cather Country.
Opera House
Friday, March 5, 2021 - 7:00pm to 8:15pm
Laugh, dance, and sing to music inspired by ancient Celts, English coal miners, Irish leprechauns, Scottish kilt-wearers, and Irish pub-goers.
Opera House
Thursday, February 18, 2021 - 7:00pm
An enlightening book talk on "Edith Wharton, Willa Cather, and the Place of Culture."
Opera House
Saturday, February 13, 2021 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Join us virtually to experience the Andean cultures of Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru and Chile through an acoustic journey and storytelling!
Opera House
Saturday, January 23, 2021 - 7:00pm
Every fall, thousands of students are introduced to Shakespeare through the work of Nebraska Shakespeare, a troupe of professional actors and educators whose mission is to bring...
Opera House
Friday, January 15, 2021 - 7:00pm
Join us on Zoom for our second installment of readings and fascinating conversation with Kate Gaskin, Lisa Fay Coutley, David Phillip Mullins, and Jim Reese!
Opera House
Thursday, December 24, 2020 - 9:00am to Friday, December 25, 2020 - 11:30pm
Bell-issimo, Lincoln's own handbell choir, presents a festive virtual holiday concert!
Opera House
Saturday, December 19, 2020 - 10:30am to 11:30am
Holiday fun for the whole family in this virtual puppet show which is sure to bring some good fun and seasonal cheer!
Opera House
Friday, December 11, 2020 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Join us for an evening of readings and lively discussion with four Nebraska writers!
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred Taylor
Opera House
Friday, November 27, 2020 - 12:00am to Sunday, November 29, 2020 - 12:00pm
A classic novel set in Depresssion-era Mississippi is adapted for stage and presented by The Ensemble Theatre of Houston, TX.

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