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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
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Opera House
Friday, August 3, 2018 - 3:00pm to 8:30pm
Two Showtimes! Friday, August 3rd at 3:00 p.m. Friday, August 3rd at 7:30 p.m. ALICE IN WONDERLAND Music by David W. Simmons Lyrics by Lewis Carroll, William Shakespeare and David...
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Monday, July 30, 2018 - 10:00am to 2:00pm
Auditions for the Missoula Children's Theatre production of Alice in Wonderland will be held at the Red Cloud Opera House on Monday, July 30. No advance preparation is necessary...
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Friday, July 20, 2018 - 7:30pm to Sunday, July 22, 2018 - 3:00pm
As a young girl, Ántonia moves with her family to Black Hawk, Nebraska. Isolated and unable to speak the language, she is desperately alone—until she meets Jim, a young neighbor...
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Friday, April 27, 2018 - 7:30pm
It has been a busy year for Lucas Hoge, he was named by Rolling Stone as a new Country Artist to watch, he had a song go to #1 on the CMT 12 Pack for an unprecedented 7 week, his...
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Saturday, March 31, 2018 - 11:00am to 2:30pm
The Red Cloud Opera House is excited to present Wonder on Saturday, March 31 st , at 11:00 a.m. The film follows August Pullman, a boy with Treacher Collins syndrome, as he tries...
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Friday, March 23, 2018 - 7:30pm
Join us for the Red Cloud premiere of a song cycle commissioned by the Cather Project, Prairie Songs: Remembering Ántonia. Prairie Songs is an hour long song cycle with piano,...
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Saturday, March 10, 2018 - 4:00pm
Lone Chimney's latest film, Home on the Range, has attracted both well-known actors and accomplished musicians. Featured in the film are the talents of Rance Howard, Buck Taylor,...
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Saturday, February 3, 2018 - 7:30pm
The Kellison Acoustic Duo is a fusion duo specializing in jazz, funk, rock, gospel and blues, delivering a high-energy performance that is both interesting and entertaining. The...
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Saturday, January 20, 2018 - 7:30pm
SOLD OUT! Bill Forness & One More Round, a Tribute to Johnny Cash are sweeping the country with the iconic sounds of legendary Johnny Cash. Celebrating the life and music of...
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Saturday, December 9, 2017 - 7:00pm to 10:00pm
What can you expect from Lloyd McCarter & the Honky-Tonk Revival? A toe tapping good time. They play good country music the way it used to be according to McCarter. Growing up...

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