Ellie Caulkins Opera House

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Ellie Caulkins Opera House
Former namesAuditorium Theater (1956-2002)
Quigg Newton Municipal Auditorium (2002-05)
Address1385 Curtis St
Denver, CO 80204-2110
LocationDenver Performing Arts Complex
Public transitTheatre District–Convention Center station
OwnerDenver Arts & Venues
Capacity2,225
Inner Venues
  • Chambers Grant Salon: 400
  • The Studio Loft: 500
Construction
OpenedSeptember 1956 (1956-09)
Renovated
  • 1991-92
  • 2003-05
Tenants
Opera Colorado
Building details
General information
RenovatedSpring 2003-Fall 2005
Renovation cost$97 million
($161 million in 2023 dollars)
Renovating team
Architect(s)Semple Brown Design
Other designers
  • Lund Partnership
  • B-K Lighting
Main contractorPCL Construction

The Ellie Caulkins Opera House is located in Denver, Colorado as part of the large Denver Performing Arts Complex. It seats 2,225. The Caulkins family pledged $7 million towards the enhancement of the lyric opera house and adjacent public spaces which were constructed inside of the Newton Auditorium.

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