Wheeler Opera House

Aspen Historical Society presents: History Tours
2025-02-19 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-02-12 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-02-05 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Denver) | Wheeler Opera House, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
Enjoy a guided tour inside the center of Aspen’s arts and cultural scene since it was built in 1889. This free tour led by the Aspen Historical Society and in partnership with the City of Aspen’s Wheeler Opera House offers an insider’s look at the iconic building, including its recent renovations and storied past.
Meet in the lobby. Maximum 20 guests.

Counterpoint: Conrad Tao & Caleb Teicher
2025-02-18 19:00 | Wheeler Opera House, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
Counterpoint: Conrad Tao & Caleb Teicher
Counterpoint is a groundbreaking collaboration between pianist and composer Conrad Tao and dancer-choreographer Caleb Teicher. Together, they explore the intersections of music and dance, seamlessly blending tradition with innovation. Their performances feature a thrilling mix of Bach’s Goldberg Variations, Art Tatum’s exuberant jazz, and Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, weaving improvisation with classical and contemporary dance in a shared, spontaneous experience. Their previous work, More Forever, received the prestigious Bessie Award and was praised by The New York Times for “constantly extending the sonic aspects of dance.”
Presented in association with Aspen Music Festival & School

About the Artists
Caleb Teicher is a celebrated NYC-based dancer and choreographer known for their musically driven tap and swing dance. A founding member of Michelle Dorrance’s Dorrance Dance, Caleb has performed and choreographed for venues such as Lincoln Center and the Guggenheim Museum. Teicher’s interdisciplinary projects span collaborations with the National Symphony Orchestra, Regina Spektor, and beatboxer Chris Celiz. Recognized with multiple Bessie Awards and featured in The New York Times, NPR, and Dance Magazine, Caleb is a transformative force in modern dance.
Conrad Tao is an internationally acclaimed pianist and composer, hailed by The New York Times for his “open-hearted vision.” A recipient of the Avery Fisher Career Grant and Gilmore Young Artist Award, Conrad has performed with major orchestras worldwide, including the New York and Los Angeles Philharmonics. His original works, such as Everything Must Go, have been celebrated globally, and his collaboration with Teicher, More Forever, earned a Bessie Award for Outstanding Sound Design and Music Composition.

DanceAspen Ember Glow
2025-02-16 19:30 | Wheeler Opera House, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
This performance will take place on Sat, Feb 15 and Sun, Feb 16. Click here if you are interested in the Saturday performance.
Join DanceAspen for Ember Glow, an evening of transformative dance that ignites the stage with powerful storytelling and dynamic choreography. Featuring world premieres from celebrated guest choreographers Gabrielle Lamb and Noelle Kayser, as well as exciting new works from DanceAspen’s own Matthew Gilmore, Ember Glow promises to be a captivating fusion of innovation and artistry.
In a special highlight, Gilmore’s piece, commissioned by the Wheeler Opera House, offers an ode to the venue’s rich history, capturing the spirit of this iconic Aspen landmark.
Don’t miss this evening of stunning performances, celebrating creativity and heritage.
Guest Choreographers
Gabrielle Lamb: “Bodies scatter, drift, and recoalesce. This work is a meditation on cycles of resilience: how systems collapse, how relationships fracture, how broken pieces retain memory of their wholeness. My creative residency in Aspen began on November 5, 2024 (Election Day), The following morning I swept up my own broken pieces and returned to the studio to explore the idea of metamorphosis — a never ending process of falling apart and finding ourselves again. The Dance Aspen artists have a remarkable capacity to embody both classical form and contemporary articulation. Their moments of pointe technique reveal an architecture of possibility. These dancers balance on the edge between control and imminent collapse. Each point of contact becomes an instant of potential: rigorous, mathematical, yet always on the verge of dissolving into something entirely new.”
Noelle Kayser: “The work explores human ambition and its evolution—from our ancestors’ drive to scale, sail, and build in communion with nature, to modern technological innovations that pull us deeper into our minds and further from the natural world. It considers ambition through the lens of being a dance artist—the mental and physical rigor and stamina demanded by the craft. Ultimately, the work reflects on human’s incessant desire for ‘more’ and its impact on our relationship with the environment, each other, and ourselves.”

DanceAspen Ember Glow
2025-02-15 19:30 | Wheeler Opera House, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
This performance will take place on Sat, Feb 15 and Sun, Feb 16. Click here if you are interested in the Sunday performance.
Join DanceAspen for Ember Glow, an evening of transformative dance that ignites the stage with powerful storytelling and dynamic choreography. Featuring world premieres from celebrated guest choreographers Gabrielle Lamb and Noelle Kayser, as well as exciting new works from DanceAspen’s own Kaya Wolsey and Matthew Gilmore, Ember Glow promises to be a captivating fusion of innovation and artistry.
In a special highlight, Gilmore’s piece, commissioned by the Wheeler Opera House, offers an ode to the venue’s rich history, capturing the spirit of this iconic Aspen landmark.
Don’t miss this evening of stunning performances, celebrating creativity and heritage.
Guest Choreographers
Gabrielle Lamb: “Bodies scatter, drift, and recoalesce. This work is a meditation on cycles of resilience: how systems collapse, how relationships fracture, how broken pieces retain memory of their wholeness. My creative residency in Aspen began on November 5, 2024 (Election Day), The following morning I swept up my own broken pieces and returned to the studio to explore the idea of metamorphosis — a never ending process of falling apart and finding ourselves again. The Dance Aspen artists have a remarkable capacity to embody both classical form and contemporary articulation. Their moments of pointe technique reveal an architecture of possibility. These dancers balance on the edge between control and imminent collapse. Each point of contact becomes an instant of potential: rigorous, mathematical, yet always on the verge of dissolving into something entirely new.”
Noelle Kayser: “The work explores human ambition and its evolution—from our ancestors’ drive to scale, sail, and build in communion with nature, to modern technological innovations that pull us deeper into our minds and further from the natural world. It considers ambition through the lens of being a dance artist—the mental and physical rigor and stamina demanded by the craft. Ultimately, the work reflects on human’s incessant desire for ‘more’ and its impact on our relationship with the environment, each other, and ourselves.”

Cirque Kalabanté
2025-02-11 19:30 | Wheeler Opera House, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
Step into the vibrant world of Cirque Kalabante Afrique en Cirque, a mesmerizing show by Yamoussa Bangoura that captures the essence of daily life in Guinea. This performance showcases the rich tapestry of African culture, combining the energy, grace, and creativity of young Africans. With its colorful scenery, stunning costumes, and dynamic staging, Afrique en Cirque transforms any theatre into a pulsating celebration of life.
Prepare to be amazed as acrobats perform gravity-defying stunts and form human pyramids, all set to the electrifying beats of live Afro-Jazz, rhythmic percussion, and the melodic strains of the kora. This is more than just a show; it’s an invitation to experience the vibrant universe of Kalabanté Productions and embark on an unforgettable journey.

TheaterWorksUSA's Dog Man: The Musical
2025-02-08 18:30 | Wheeler Opera House, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
2 Shows! 4 pm & 6:30 pm
TheaterWorksUSA’s Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious production based on the worldwide bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants and Cat Kid Comic Club.
Best buds George and Harold have been creating comics for years, but now that they’re in 5th grade, they figure it’s time to level up and write a musical based on their favorite character, Dog Man, the crime-biting sensation who is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO!! How hard could it be?
With the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, Dog Man loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture. But while trying his best to be a good boy, can he save the city from Flippy the cyborg fish and his army of Beasty Buildings? Can he catch Petey, the world’s most evil cat, who has cloned himself to exact revenge on the doggy do-gooder? And will George and Harold finish their show before lunchtime?? Find out in this epic musical adventure featuring the hilarity and heart of Dav Pilkey’s beloved characters.
The show is written by Kevin Del Aguila and Brad Alexander, who collaborated on the Emmy-winning series Peg + Cat on PBS, TheaterWorksUSA’s Click, Clack, Moo, and Clifford The Big Red Dog on PBS and Amazon. Original direction and choreography by Jen Wineman.
Adapted from the books DOG MAN, DOG MAN UNLEASHED, DOG MAN A TALE OF TWO KITTIES,
and DOG MAN LORD OF THE FLEAS by Dav Pilkey. Copyright ©2016, 2016, 2017, and 2018 by Dav
Pilkey. Published by Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic, Inc.
Click here to purchase the 4 pm show

TheaterWorksUSA's Dog Man: The Musical
2025-02-08 16:00 | Wheeler Opera House, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
2 Shows! 4 pm & 6:30 pm
TheaterWorksUSA’s Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious production based on the worldwide bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants and Cat Kid Comic Club.
Best buds George and Harold have been creating comics for years, but now that they’re in 5th grade, they figure it’s time to level up and write a musical based on their favorite character, Dog Man, the crime-biting sensation who is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO!! How hard could it be?
With the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, Dog Man loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture. But while trying his best to be a good boy, can he save the city from Flippy the cyborg fish and his army of Beasty Buildings? Can he catch Petey, the world’s most evil cat, who has cloned himself to exact revenge on the doggy do-gooder? And will George and Harold finish their show before lunchtime?? Find out in this epic musical adventure featuring the hilarity and heart of Dav Pilkey’s beloved characters.
The show is written by Kevin Del Aguila and Brad Alexander, who collaborated on the Emmy-winning series Peg + Cat on PBS, TheaterWorksUSA’s Click, Clack, Moo, and Clifford The Big Red Dog on PBS and Amazon. Original direction and choreography by Jen Wineman.
Adapted from the books DOG MAN, DOG MAN UNLEASHED, DOG MAN A TALE OF TWO KITTIES,
and DOG MAN LORD OF THE FLEAS by Dav Pilkey. Copyright ©2016, 2016, 2017, and 2018 by Dav
Pilkey. Published by Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic, Inc.
You can click here to purchase copies of the DOG MAN series of books
Click here for the 6:30 pm show.

Changemaker Speaker Series | Peter Hillary: 70 Years of Everest
2025-02-07 19:30 | Wheeler Opera House, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
Just what is it about the world’s highest peak? Peter Hillary is a high achiever from one of the great families of mountaineering. Like his father, the late Sir Edmund Hillary—who made the first ascent of Mount Everest in 1953—Peter summited Everest and reached the South Pole on skis, forging a new route across Antarctica. Peter’s life is a testament to setting goals and accomplishing them. His ambition and good judgment have enabled him to climb mountains and survive ferocious storms and avalanches. His captivating talk is filled with authentic, spine-tingling, and at times hilarious stories about what it takes to travel to the ends of the earth.
To learn more about Peter, click here.

Steep Canyon Rangers
2025-02-03 18:00 | Wheeler Opera House, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
Steep Canyon Rangers
Hailing from the heart of North Carolina’s Appalachian and Piedmont regions, Steep Canyon Rangers have set a gold standard in traditional bluegrass, all while evolving the genre with modern, accessible influences. Over their esteemed career, the band has earned a reputation as trailblazers in Americana music, with 14 studio albums and three Grammy nominations, including a win in 2013 for “Nobody Knows You”. Collaborating with iconic actor and banjoist Steve Martin, the Rangers have graced the world’s biggest stages and are celebrated for their masterful songwriting.
New to the lineup, award-winning singer-songwriter Aaron Burdett brings a fresh and soul-stirring presence. A dedicated student of folk traditions, Burdett infuses heartfelt emotion into the Rangers’ mountain sound, described by drummer and multi-instrumentalist Mike Ashworth as having the power to “reach out and touch your heart or slap you in the face.” The band features Graham Sharp (banjo, vocals), Mike Guggino (mandolin/mandola, vocals), Nicky Sanders (fiddle, vocals), Mike Ashworth (drums, vocals), and Barrett Smith (bass, guitar, vocals), alongside Burdett on guitar and vocals. Experience a night where bluegrass tradition meets new horizons, brought to life by one of the most influential acts in Americana today.

Tom Papa: Grateful Bread Tour
2025-02-02 19:00 | Wheeler Opera House, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
With over two decades of experience, Tom Papa stands out as one of the nation’s most beloved comedic voices. Known for his relatable humor and keen observations, Tom has had six highly acclaimed stand-up specials, including his latest Netflix hit “Home Free”. In this special, filmed at the iconic Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C., he hilariously navigates life as an empty-nester, tackling the absurdity of everyday experiences. Other celebrated specials like “You’re Doing Great!” and “Human Mule” have solidified his place in comedy, with two of his specials directed by the legendary Rob Zombie.
Beyond the stage, Tom is a multifaceted entertainer. He’s authored three comedic books, with his latest, “We’re All In This Together…So Make Some Room”, aiming to unite us through humor. He also hosts the insightful “Breaking Bread with Tom Papa” podcast and co-hosts the Netflix radio show “What A Joke With Papa And Fortune” on SiriusXM. Fans will recognize him from film roles in “The Informant and Analyze That”, and his Emmy-winning collaboration on HBO’s “Behind the Candelabra”.
Get Ready for Tom Papa’s “Grateful Bread Tour” as he brings laughter and heartwarming stories to the stage.

Sopris Theatre Company: Natural Shocks
2025-02-01 19:30 | Wheeler Opera House, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
Angela is trapped in her basement, waiting out an approaching tornado. Though a self-proclaimed unreliable narrator, she begins to reflect on a lifetime of trauma, illuminating the truth behind her endangerment. Based on Hamlet’s famous “To be or not to be” soliloquy, NATURAL SHOCKS is a damning condemnation of violence, abuse, and firearms in America.

WARNING: This play deals with domestic abuse and gun violence and may be difficult material for some audiences.

Brian Regan
2025-01-29 19:30 | Wheeler Opera House, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
Critics, fans, and fellow comedians agree: Brian Regan is one of the most respected comedians in the country. Vanity Fair calls him, “The funniest stand-up alive,” and Entertainment Weekly dubs him, “Your favorite comedian’s favorite comedian.” With a career spanning over 30 years, Brian’s theater tour visits nearly 100 cities annually, filling North America’s most beautiful venues.
Brian stars in Peter Farrelly’s TV series, Loudermilk, now streaming its third season on Amazon Prime. He plays “Mugsy,” a recovering addict praised for his heartfelt portrayal. Brian’s second Netflix stand-up special, Brian Regan: On The Rocks, premiered on February 23, 2021. His first Netflix special, Brian Regan: Nunchucks and Flamethrowers, is also available as a vinyl album. He also stars in his own Netflix series, Stand Up And Away! With Brian Regan, co-produced with Jerry Seinfeld.
Brian made his London debut at The Leicester Square Theatre in 2019 and his Kennedy Center debut with two sold-out shows the same year. He has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall, The Beacon Theater, and Radio City Music Hall. His tour includes iconic venues like Red Rocks Amphitheater and EnergySolutions Arena.
In 2015, Brian made history with his stand-up special, Brian Regan: Live From Radio City Music Hall, the first live broadcast of a stand-up special on Comedy Central.
A regular on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Brian is one of the few guests invited for both performance and chat segments. He was also a regular on The Late Show with David Letterman, with 28 appearances.
Brian has eight hour-long comedy releases, including:

Brian Regan: On The Rocks (2021) – Netflix
Brian Regan: Nunchucks and Flamethrowers (2017) – Netflix
Brian Regan: Live From Radio City Music Hall (2015) – Comedy Central
All By Myself (2010) – Exclusive to his website
The Epitome of Hyperbole (2008) – Comedy Central
Brian Regan Standing Up (2007) – Comedy Central
I Walked on the Moon (2004) – Exclusive to his website
Brian Regan Live (1997) – CD

Follow him on X, Instagram, and Facebook.

Changemaker Speaker Series | Brian Skerry: Ocean Soul
2025-01-17 19:30 | Wheeler Opera House, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
Award-winning photographer Brian Skerry has explored Earth’s oceans for four decades, working on every continent and in nearly every underwater ecosystem. In Ocean Soul, Brian weaves together the visual stories he has created as an award-winning photojournalist and film producer, resulting in a portrait of the ocean’s beauty and mystery; a place in trouble, but also a place of hope that can rebound with care and attention.
Blending stunning photography from dozens of feature stories for National Geographic magazine with exciting, behind-the-scenes videos showcasing how he ‘got the picture,’ Ocean Soul is a sweeping show that tells the story of our Ocean, the marine life that calls it home, and—ultimately—us.
To learn more about Brian, click here.
Spotted Dolphins (Stenella frontalis) in the waters around Bimini in the Bahamas. Dr. Denise Herzing has been studying a population of these dolphins in the Bahamas for 30 years. A large portion of her work involves working to create two way communication with the animals. She recently developed an underwater, wearable computer that can produce dolphin signature whistles and whistles that represent objects. This device can also interpret whistles from dolphins. A dolphin might for example, ask for an object, such as a scarf to play with, which Dr. Herzing then gives the dolphin.
A harp seal pup, about 14 days old, makes its first swim in the icy waters of Canada’s Gulf of St. Lawrence.

Very Delta Live: With Mariam T
2025-01-16 21:00 | CO
Be prepared for VERY DELTA LIVE to go off! Mariam T and special guests join us for a very late night television format with performances, interviews, and surprises.
A Benefit for AspenOUT with Delta Work, Mariam T, Naomi Daniels, and Ella Mentary.
Delta Work is an American drag queen, stylist, and television personality. Delta is best known for competing on the third season of the reality competition television series RuPaul’s Drag Race. Delta Work has a successful career as a drag performer and stylist. She has worked as a stylist for RuPaul on RuPaul’s Drag Race and has won an Emmy Award for her work on the show. Delta is known for her glamorous and over-the-top style, often incorporating vintage elements. Let us not forget her amazing Diet Coke challenge.
This event is for ages 21+
Presented by AspenOUT and Aspen Gay Ski Week

Retro Films with Aspen Historical Society
2024-12-12 17:00 | Wheeler Opera House, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
Kick off the Wintersköl™ weekend with the opening night of Aspen Historical Society’s winter retro film series! Featuring a wide range of vintage films from the Aspen Historical Society Collection, the series will open with a Wintersköl™ twist to bring retro skiing and Aspen’s hot doggin’ past to life on the big screen! Afterward, make it a night of film and head to the Isis Theatre later on to get pumped for the season with the iconic 1993 classic ski film, Aspen Extreme.
Come in your ski gear or get out your retro fits and come in costume to get in the winter spirit!
These special partnership events are offered for free to the community in the spirit of Wintersköl™ to celebrate the season ahead.
Film selections:
Wintersköl (1955)
Produced by Miller High Life beer company, this film features local personalities and scenes around town. It begins with a tractor ride to Lift One, passing numerous empty lots between the Hotel Jerome and the mountain, where a ski school class is underway and and the the Uhl family skis together. There are shots of the Hotel Jerome pool in winter, a Wintersköl parade, a costume race, dancing at the Golden Horn, and the t-bar on Little Nell. Ski personalities Dick Wright, Klaus Obermeyer, Sandy Sabbatini, Morrie Shepard and John Litchfield make cameo appearances, as well as well-known community members including Bob Murri, Fred Iselin, Herbert Bayer, and Ralph Jackson.
Little Skiers Big Day (1955)
A film by Fred Iselin featuring 5-year-old local resident Susie Wirth as she skis to school from Aspen Mountain. The film also includes a costume ski race and a ski ballet sequence. It was later re-shot by Disney and called “Fantasy on Skis.”
“Bo Bedford’s Dogs of Aspen” (1970)
A film by CMC student Bo Bedford in 1970 featuring street scenes of downtown Aspen during the winter with people, cars, buildings, businesses and lots of dogs!

Gabriel Santiago & Peter Stoltzman | Joy in Friends
2024-11-22 18:00 | The Vault at the Wheeler, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
Join us for a special evening of music as Brazilian guitarist Gabriel Santiago and jazz pianist Peter John Stoltzman bring their decade-long collaboration to the stage in an intimate duo performance. Over the years, Santiago and Stoltzman have performed in various ensembles across the U.S. and Brazil, and now, for the first time, they’re touring as a duo to celebrate the release of their new CD, Joy in Friends.
Their musical journey began in Austin, where both were completing advanced degrees—Santiago in composition and Stoltzman in music education. Stoltzman recalls being instantly captivated by Santiago’s “gorgeous harmonies and heartfelt melodies,” and their shared passion for pushing improvisation to new heights forged a deep connection.
Recorded at Colorado Sound Studio, their latest album blends the rich sounds of Brazilian music with jazz, weaving acoustic guitar and piano into a moving and joyful expression of their friendship. As Santiago describes it, “Peter is such a unique musician, and performing with him has been one of the most precious moments of my life. I can’t wait to share this music with audiences here in Colorado and beyond.”

Wheeler Season Announcement
2024-11-14 17:00 - 18:30 | The Vault at the Wheeler, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
Whether you’ve seen one show at the Wheeler or one hundred, there’s nothing better than getting excited for a new season. On Thursday November 14, from 5:00-6:30, join us in The Vault at the Wheeler.

Be among the first to know the 2025 season lineup, including Aspen Laugh Festival!
Become a Wheeler Insider! We’re launching a new Local’s Program. (Hint: Bring your driver’s license.)
Meet the new Wheeler Executive Director, Mike Harrington.
Mingle with fellow arts enthusiasts and make plans for events at the Wheeler in 2025.

Doors open at 5:00pm; Season presentation by starts at 5:30pm.

Consensual Improv
2024-10-25 19:30 | Wheeler Opera House, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
Consensual Improv returns to the Wheeler with a very special Halloween Spooktacular!
Consensual Improv formed in 2016 and has been winging it ever since. Composed of comedians and actors living in Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley, their shows are an interactive and hilarious journey with the audience at the helm. The group has been a regular at the Aspen Laugh Festival and shared the bill with Trevor Noah, Second City, and the late, great Norm MacDonald. Current members include Al Atkinson, Kristin Carlson, Gerald DeLisser, Eliphalet (Miller) Ford, Nina Gabianelli, Emily Henley, Ryan Honey, Brian Keleher, Mike Monroney, Zoe Rom, Jeff Patterson, Jack Trembath, and Cassidy Willey.
Visit www.theconsensualimprov.com and learn more about how they are making the funny happen.
This performance will take place in The Vault bar lobby at the Wheeler.

Airport Town Hall
2024-10-04 18:00 | Wheeler Opera House, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
Join us for a Town Hall Meeting on the 2024 Aspen-Pitkin County Airport ballot referendums, taking place Friday, October 4, from 6-7:30pm at the Wheeler Opera House. Co-produced by Aspen Public Radio and the Aspen Daily News, editorial staff will tightly moderate a conversation with representatives from the Airport Advisory Board; Our Airport, Our Vote; Aspen Fly Right; and A Whole Lot of People for a Better Airport.
This important community debate will feature supporters and opponents of the November 5 ballot measures that address runway widening and taxiway separation authority at the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport.

Aspen Music Festival and School | Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro
2024-08-17 19:00, 2024-08-15 19:00, 2024-08-12 19:00 | Wheeler Opera House, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
The Aspen Opera Theatre and VocalARTS program presents a fully-staged performance of Mozart’s comic masterpiece in the charming and intimate Wheeler Opera House, directed by Sara Erde and conducted by Matthew Aucoin.
With a plot as relevant today as it was in the 18th century, the lascivious Count uses his status to take advantage of people, especially women. In the runup to the wedding between his servants Figaro and Susanna, the Count hopes to revive the custom of the “right of the lord” to have his way with Susanna. The crafty Figaro, with help from Susanna and the Countess, foils his plans. Chaos and subplots ensue, leading to a touching conclusion and joy all around.
See tomorrow’s vocal stars in one of the most delightful operas of all time!
*The Monday, August 12 performance includes all the Act 4 arias commonly cut from the score.
With special thanks to Maja and Nicholas Paepcke DuBrul

Aspen Music Festival and School | Opera Encounters
2024-08-17 10:00, 2024-08-10 10:00 | Wheeler Opera House, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
Aspen Opera Theater and VocalARTS faculty coach the program’s major emerging talents in arias and scenes. Enjoy excerpts from the repertoire, ravishing voices, and insightful coaching.

Wheeler Opera House & AMFS History Tour
2024-08-14 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-08-13 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-08-07 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-08-06 10:30 - 11:30 | Wheeler Opera House, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
In collaboration with the Wheeler Opera House and the Aspen Historical Society
Join us to learn about the history of Aspen, the Wheeler Opera House, and the Aspen Music Festival and School. Presented in collaboration with the Aspen Historical Society, these tours provide an insider glimpse into the fascinating and unusual history of these storied institutions, and commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Wheeler Opera House and the AMFS’s 75th anniversary season. On Wednesdays following the tour, consider attending the free High Notes panel discussion in Bad Harriet at the nearby Hotel Jerome at noon.
