The Mineral Point Opera House

APRIL. 2010:  the curtain rises for the grand re-opening of the Mineral Point Opera House. 

We are pleased to welcome back  BIG TOP CHAUTAUQUA for our Reopening Night show on Friday, April 30.  The Blue Canvas Orchestra presents Moon Shongs And Moon Shadows: A tribute to the music of Paul Simon and Cat Stevens (Yusef Islam.)   Mineral Point Opera House closed in March, 2009 with Big Top Chautauqua ... join us as they return to celebrate the completed restoration.  

Dedicated in 1915 as the “Theater for All the People,” that description still holds true. Built in 1914, it is one of a disappearing breed of small town cultural centers. Claude and Stark, an influential Madison architectural firm, designed a vaudeville house that in its early days attracted touring artists who presented first class entertainment to an enthusiastic community.   With a balcony and two boxes, the auditorium originally seated over 700 spectators who were treated to live drama, grand opera and symphonic music.

An equally enthusiastic community has watched as this magnificent old theater has recently been restored to its original grandeur.  New electric, plumbing, fire protection, restored plasterwork, and decorative arts painting have breathed new life into our Opera House. This amazing transformation,  led by a dedicated group of community volunteers, has been made possible with generous private contributions and support from the City. And now, that it’s even more beautiful than ever, we are pleased to open the doors again and welcome you back for movies, film festivals, live music and theater.

For nearly a century, we have watched movies on the big screen and have delighted in the local talents of the Shake Rag Players, the Theater of Ballet Arts, the Mineral Point Schools and numerous musicians. The Mineral Point Film Society, a group of film-lovers, brings significant world cinema to the area. Ninety-five years and better than ever, the Mineral Point Opera House is on its way to being a regional performing arts center. 

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