Great cities need great art—and Opera Colorado has brought world-class opera to Denver and beyond since our founding in 1981. In addition to our mainstage performances at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House each season, we affirm our commitment to the future of the art form by exploring in-person and digital initiatives outside of the opera house; annually presenting new works; with our nationally recognized Artist in Residence Program that trains the next generation of opera performers; and by each year reaching more than 45,000 students and adults through our statewide education and community programs.
La traviata opens Opera Colorado’s 2025-26 Season, inviting audiences to discover why it remains one of the most beloved operas of all time. Violetta is an ailing courtesan who experiences true love for the first time, only to be met with cruel obstacles. Set against the backdrop of glamorous 1850s Paris, La traviata is filled with unforgettable melodies, including the rousing “Drinking Song” and the sorrowful “Addio, del passato.” Don’t miss this poignant tale of love, sacrifice, and redemption, brought to life with Verdi’s exquisite music
Madama Butterfly makes its highly anticipated return to Opera Colorado, bringing Puccini’s emotionally charged masterpiece to the stage. This iconic opera tells the story of Cio-Cio-San, a young Japanese geisha whose unwavering devotion to an American naval officer leads to devastating heartbreak. With its lush, soaring melodies and striking themes of honor and survival, Madama Butterfly remains one of opera’s most moving works.
Madama Butterfly makes its highly anticipated return to Opera Colorado, bringing Puccini’s emotionally charged masterpiece to the stage. This iconic opera tells the story of Cio-Cio-San, a young Japanese geisha whose unwavering devotion to an American naval officer leads to devastating heartbreak. With its lush, soaring melodies and striking themes of honor and survival, Madama Butterfly remains one of opera’s most moving works.
La traviata opens Opera Colorado’s 2025-26 Season, inviting audiences to discover why it remains one of the most beloved operas of all time. Violetta is an ailing courtesan who experiences true love for the first time, only to be met with cruel obstacles. Set against the backdrop of glamorous 1850s Paris, La traviata is filled with unforgettable melodies, including the rousing “Drinking Song” and the sorrowful “Addio, del passato.” Don’t miss this poignant tale of love, sacrifice, and redemption, brought to life with Verdi’s exquisite music