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1 Central City Opera House Association Denver, CO S. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 530 Follow us on 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 Like us on Facebook Call the Box Office at or visit CentralCityOpera.org. see two shows and save up to 25%! Come along for the ride. PAID Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Permit No. 907 Denver, CO

2 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.

3 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 Librettist Conductor Director Violetta Valery Alfredo Germont Giorgio Germont Doctor Grenvil Giuseppe Verdi Francesco Maria Piave John Baril Elise Sandell Ellie Dehn Ryan MacPherson Troy Cook 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

4 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 Director Don Quixote Aldonza Sancho Panza Innkeeper Adam Turner paul Curran robert Orth Lucy Schaufer keith Jameson Adelmo Guidarelli

5 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 Librettist Conductor Director Tempter (Abbot) Father Elder Son Younger Son benjamin Britten William Plomer from the New Testament Christopher Zemliauskas John La Bouchardière Bille Bruley timothy McDevitt Nicholas Ward 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.

6 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 Librettist English Translation Conductor Director Altisidore Don Quixote Sancho Merlin Montesinos Joseph Bodin de Boismortier charles-simon Favart thomas Getty christopher Zemliauskas kyle Lang Maya Kherani James Dornier Michael Kuhn Joshua Arky 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.

7 2015 Festival Offerings Central City Opera House stage orchestra pit 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 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. 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 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. Single Ticket Prices* A $102 B $83 C $61 D $45 orchestra E $25 BALCONY *Prices subject to change based on availability. Subscribers enjoy a discount of up to 25% on ticket prices.

8 Festival Schedule July 11 - August 9 SAT 11 JULY WED 15 JULY 11:45 am OPERA BUS* FRI 17 JULY SAT 18 JULY SUN 19 JULY 11:45 am BOOMER BUS* OPERA BUS* TUE 21 JULY WED 22 JULY 11:45 am OPERA BUS* THU 23 JULY FRI 24 JULY Post-Op*** SAT 25 JULY BOOMER BUS* Post-Op*** SUN 26 JULY OPERA BUS* TUE 28 JULY 1 Central City don quixote WED 29 JULY 1 Central City the prodigal son THU 30 JULY 12:00 pm Colorado Springs the prodigal son FRI 31 JULY Post-Op*** SAT 1 AUG 1 Central City don quixote SUN 2 AUG 11:45 am BOOMER BUS* TUE 4 AUG 11:30 am TACO** family performance WED 5 AUG 1 Central City the prodigal son THU 6 AUG 12:00 pm Ft. Collins don quixote FRI 7 AUG SAT 8 AUG SUN 9 AUG * 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 CentralCityOpera.org

9 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 pack to a Premium Subscription for special behind-the-scenes access and exclusive event invites! Benefits include the opportunity to attend Bonfils- Stanton 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 $ 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! 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). $10 subscribers / $15 regular $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. short works photo by erin joy swank., 2007, photo by cory weaver. 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.