RMHUC at the Opera

~Madama Butterfly~

Thursday,  May 7, 2026

Meet-Up and Tour: at 6:00 pm MDT

Opera Colorado Performance:  at 7:30 pm MDT

Ticketing Information:

Ticketing information will be available in Late March 2026.

Location:
The Ellie Caulkins Opera House
Denver Performing Arts Complex
14th Street at Curtis Street
Denver, CO  80204


Join us for a special May 7 performance of Puccini's beloved opera Madama Butterfly performed by Opera Colorado, Colorado's premier opera company. 
 

RMHUC attendees will also enjoy a pre-performance VIP meeting with the Opera's General Director & CEO, followed by an onstage tour and a presentation about the production. 
 

We will meet again during both intermissions for complimentary prosecco and conversation.

Whether you are an opera aficionado or new to the art form, this is a unique opportunity to experience a classic opera in Denver with your fellow alums and their guests.  The opera is performed in its original Italian, with English and Spanish subtitles available at every seat. 
 

We have reserved two blocks of seats with different degrees of visibility to the stage, acoustical fidelity, and price. They are close to each other and to the location of the intermission receptions. 

Ticketing Information: information to be available in late March 2026

Preliminary Event Timeline for May 7, 2026:

6:00 pm - Enter Opera House, scan ticket, proceed to Harvard gathering in lobby

6:15 pm - Introduction to the Opera by Opera Colorado General & Artistic Director

6:30 pm - On stage exclusive tour begins

7:10 pm - Tour ends

7:30 pm - Opera begins

The opera runtime is approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes, including the 2 intermissions.

 
Opera Colorado FAQ:  (parking, attire ...) Your Visit to Denver Arts Complex

Attire: There is no formal dress code but most patrons wear business casual clothing. Almost anything is acceptable, from jeans to gowns.
 
Map:  Opera House location in Denver Performing Ats Complex: Ellie Caulkins Theater Map
 
Please contact Bill Horton AB'77 with any questions.

About Madama Butterfly 

Music by Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924)
Libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa
Premiered February 17, 1904, La Scala, Milan, Italy


Madama Butterfly makes its highly anticipated return to Opera Colorado, bringing Puccini’s emotionally charged masterpiece to the stage. This iconic opera follows Cio-Cio-San, a young Japanese geisha whose strength and unwavering hope carry her through betrayal, loss, and the struggle to survive in the face of devastating choices.

With its lush, soaring melodies and striking themes of honor and survival, Madama Butterfly remains one of opera’s most moving works. Get the long and short of the plot and learn about the characters.
 

The Ellie Caulkins Opera House at Denver Performing Arts Complex


Event organizers:

Alicia Alvero Koski AB'15 JD'20

Bill Horton AB'77

Fred Ris AB'68

Ticketing Information

Ticketing information will be available in Late March 2026.

Seat Views PDF: Opera Colorado Seat Views

Seat map PDF:  Opera Colorado Seat Map

 

 

When:

6:00PM - 10:00PM Thu 7 May 2026, Mountain timezone

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Where:

Ellie Caulkins Opera House
1385 Curtis Street
Denver, CO 80204 USA

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