May

5/2/2008 Friday

Judy Harrison
High Impact Productions, Inc.

Judy Harrison and Swing Shift or Judy Harrison and High Impact will take the stage at the Traverse City opera House for 7 nights of dancing and entertainment.

Swing Shift will offer the old swing favorites from artists such as Sinatra, the Andrew Sisters, Michael Buble and many more. They will also incorporate some jazz and Latin favorites.

High Impact is expanding with a new sound. They are incorporating some southern rock, classic rock and even some 80’s into the mix with the country favorites.

Dance lessons with professional instructors will be offered before and during intermission at every show. The dance lesson alone is a $35 value and is free with the purchase of a ticket.

Reserved table seats will once again be available as well as general admission tickets. The reserved tables for 8 are limited and were sold out at the last show, so it is encouraged to purchase early. Reserved table seats are just $25 and general admission tickets are only $17.

For additional information or to purchase tickets contact the City Opera House at 231-941-8082 or click here for event tickets.

5/3/2008 Saturday

Romeo and Juliet

The passions of first love, the emotions of teenage rebellion, and the dramatics of family conflicts all take center stage in Theatreworks USA's Romeo & Juliet. In this critically-acclaimed ninety-minute nine-actor production of the classic text with a pulsing rock incidental score, Theatreworks takes Shakespeare's language to the streets of a futuristic crumbling urban wasteland called Verona. Here, the star-crossed lovers of two warring clans secretly dare to love amid eruptions of violence and familiar hatred. Although the Capulets and Montagues suffer the loss of their children, they realize that their hatred can only lead to tragedy, and they vow a new course of harmony, understanding, and peace.

Adults $15 Children 12 & under $10
Doors 6pm | Show 7pm

5/7/2008 Wednesday 7pm

"Downtown Dinner and a Movie"
Pillow Talk (1969) (Comedy Romance)

In a classic 60s comedy romp, Womanizing music composer Brad Allen is almost always on the phone with his various girlfriends. However, the phone line is a two-party line, and the other half of his party, Jan Marrow, (played by Doris Day) doesn’t appreciate his constant use of the telephone. Mutual spite grows between the two, until Brad happens to see Jan in a nightclub and falls for her. Allen assumes the identity of an innocent Texan country boy and Jan falls in love.

Show starts at 7pm. Tickets – Adults $7; Seniors and children 12 and under $5. Cash bar available

5/9/2008 Friday

City Opera House Presents
Richie Havens - Live in Concert, One Show Only

Richie's career began in the Greenwich Village music scene of the 1960s, along with other folk artists like Bob Dylan and Joan Baez. He is known for his rich, soulful voice and distinguishing guitar playing. In the words of John Lennon, Richie "plays a pretty funky guitar."

Though Richie has not written many of his own songs, he is celebrated for his distinctive and soulful interpretations of other's songs, including many songs by Bob Dylan and The Beatles.

A career highlight for Richie was his legendary performance at Woodstock in 1969. The crowd demanded encore after encore from him until he had completely run out of material. Richie was able to return to perform in 1999 at Woodstock's 30-year anniversary.

Despite his long career, Richie still looks at making music as a continuous journey. His most recent full-length album was Grace of the Sun, in 2004. He also made an appearance in the 2007 biographical film about Bob Dylan, I'm Not There and recorded a song for the soundtrack.

Doors 7pm Show 8pm
Tickets: $35 - $50
Cash Bar Available

5/14/2008 Wednesday 7pm

"Downtown Dinner and a Movie"
Earth Girls are Easy (1989) (PG) (Comedy Musical Romance)

This cult classic has an all-star cast including Jeff Goldblum and Jim Carrey in a story about love—intergalactic love. A spaceship carrying a trio of aliens crashes in a girl’s pool, interrupting her plans to marry an unfaithful fiancé. Musical numbers are featured in the film, making for an enjoyable and humorous performance from all. Cindy Harper and Geena Davis co-star.

Show starts at 7pm. Tickets – Adults $7; Seniors and children 12 and under $5. Cash bar available

5/16/2008 Friday

City Opera House Presents
Poet Derrick Brown with Mike Moran Opening

Derrick brown, former paratrooper for the 82nd Airborne, gondolier, magician, fired weatherman, now travels the world performing his poetry. He is dedicated to, as his web bio declares, "bringing American poetry into rock and roll status". To date, Brown has performed at over 1200 venues and universities internationally, including a performance with rock band Cold War Kids on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. With relentless touring and writing, Brown has gained a cult following inthe U.S. and Europe. Brown's appearances are not simply readings of his poetry out loud. His shows are unpredictable, incorporating, music and striking visuals into his spoken word performances. His poetry is equal parts hilarious, dangerous, and moving. Brown has won several awards, including the California's Independent Book Critic's Award in 2004, and six first-place finishes in Venice Beach, England, and Germany. He has published several books, including Born In The Year of the Butterfly Knife.

Tickets $20
Doors & Opening Band 7:30pm Show 8:30pm
Cash Bar Available

5/21/2008 Wednesday 7pm

"Downtown Dinner and a Movie"
On the Waterfront (1954) (Crime Drama Romance)

“I coulda been a contender.” Marlon Brando stars as Terry Malloy, a longshoreman with dreams of becoming a prize fighter. His corrupt Union boss, Johnny Friendly (Lee J. Cobb) murders a longshoreman while Malloy is on duty, and Malloy begins to feel partly responsible for the crime. He meets the deceased longshoreman’s sister who introduces Malloy to a Father, who tries to convince Malloy to testify in court to bring down Friendly. This film is the winner of 8 Academy Awards in 1954, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Lead Actor and Best Writing.

Show starts at 7pm. Tickets – Adults $7; Seniors and children 12 and under $5. Cash bar available

5/25/2008 Sunday

If you Give A Mouse A Cookie

TheatreworksUSA presents a sparkling musical revue based on popular children's books, including:

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie (by Laura Joffe Numeroff) When a boy shares his snack with a hungry, demanding mouse, he learns a hilarious lesson about cause-and-effect.

Amazing Grace (by Mary Hoffman) Follow young Grace as she attempts to break stereotypes in an effort to play the title character in her school's production of Peter Pan.

Borreguita and the Coyote (by Verna Aardema) The classic Mexican tale of a little lamb, or borreguita, who uses her wits to escape a hungry coyote.

Imogene's Antlers (by David Small) Young Imogene is delighted to wake up with "cool" antlers, but soon discovers that her parents and school principals do not share her enthusiasm.

Martha Speaks (by Susan Meddaugh) The adventurous tale of a family dog who literally becomes outspoken after dining on alphabet soup.

Master Man (by Aaron Shepard) A man whose muscles are as big as his ego earns his comeuppance when he claims to be the world's strongest man in this Nigerian tall tale.

Math Curse (by Jon Scieszka) This story playfully addresses the phobia some kids have when tackling seemingly impossible math problems.

Owen (by Kevin Henkes) Owen just can't bear to part with his beloved blanket, Fuzzy - a problem, since he is about to start kindergarten. Owen's understanding mother provides a clever solution.

Sunday May 25 shows 11:30am and 2:00pm

Tickets adult $10 and children 12 and under $5

5/28/2008 Wednesday 7pm

"Downtown Dinner and a Movie"
The Maltese Falcon (1941) (Film-Noir Mystery)

Film-Noir at its best! In this 1941 movie, Sam Spade (classically portrayed by the inestimable Humphrey Bogart) is a private eye investigator whose partner is killed while tailing a subject. The client who requested the tail is not who she said she is, and soon, Spade finds himself in a murderous hunt for a mysterious golden statue reputed to contain priceless jewels.

Show starts at 7pm. Tickets – Adults $7; Seniors and children 12 and under $5. Cash bar available

5/29/2008 Thursday

The Michigan Youth Opportunities Initiative
The Michigan Youth Opportunities Initiative (MYOI) will be holding a benefit at the City Opera House. The MYOI is designed to help youth, 14 to 23 years old, as they navigate the difficult road to independence after leaving foster care. All proceeds from this event will be used to meet the emergency needs of these young victims of abuse and neglect.
The featured performers at this benefit concert are all part of the Earthwork Music Collective. Headlining this event will be Joshua Davis (of Steppin’ In it) and the Fool Rooster Band, hailing from Lansing, who will bring their brand of honky-tonkin’ Michigan roots music to the City Opera House. They will be joined on the evening by the dynamic duo Breathe Owl Breathe and, newcomer to the collective, singer-songwriter Chris Dorman. This will be a wonderful evening of music with plenty of room to get down and dance. Tickets on sale now at The City Opera House box office, Grand Traverse Pie Company, and Higher Grounds Trading Company Coffee House. Go to JamforYouth.com for more benefit information and links to artists and area sponsors.

Doors 6:00pm | Show 7:00pm
Tickets: $18 in advance and $20 at the door

June

6/4/2008 Wednesday 7pm

"Downtown Dinner and a Movie"
The King of Hearts (1966) (Drama Comedy)

King of Hearts is a marvelous movie starring the late great Alan Bates and the lovely Geneviève Bujold. The movie is full of sweetness, charm, clever comedy, and fine drama that also comments very well on the stupidity of war. Late in World War I, Private Charles Plumpick is assigned to disarm a bomb planted by the Germans in a small town in France. When Plumpick arrives, however, he is chased by Germans and finds himself holed up in an insane asylum. The inmates at the asylum dub him the “King of Hearts,” and Plumpick feels compelled to help them. Will Plumpick have time to fulfill his duties and save his new friends? The King of Hearts is an all time foreign film classic.

Show starts at 7pm. Tickets – Adults $7; Seniors and children 12 and under $5. Cash bar available

6/7/08 Saturday

City Opera House Presents
Comedy Central’s Kathleen Madigan – Live, One Night Only

The City Opera House is proud to announce that Comedy Central’s Kathleen Madigan will be live on stage at the City Opera House Saturday, June 7th.
Kathleen Madigan is a well-known figure on late night shows such as The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Show with David Letterman, and other shows such as The Conan O’Brien Show.
Kathleen Madigan is also known for her appearances on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, where she serves as a judge and talent scout for the program.
Madigan is best known for her clean but fiery sense of humor. Lewis Black has stated that she is “the funniest woman in America”. She has an unmistakable talent for her comedic timing and her ability to relate to audiences.

Doors 7:00pm | Show 8:00
Tickets $35 - $50
Cash Bar Available

6/11/2008 Wednesday 7pm

"Downtown Dinner and a Movie"
Adam’s Rib (1949) (Romantic Comedy)

Arguably the greatest Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn film, it is certainly the most popular of their teamings. Brightly written, it takes the premise of a wife (the sparkling Judy Holliday, in her film debut) on trial for shooting her unfaithful husband (Tom Ewell, establishing himself in the kind of role he’d reprise in The Seven-Year Itch), and turns it into a forum of the sexual values and standards of the 1940s, and a showcase for the fabulous Tracy and Hepburn, who were never better as the battling D.A. and defense attorney. In the courtroom and out, the love they share, and tweaking of each other’s egos is a sheer joy to watch.

Show starts at 7pm. Tickets – Adults $7; Seniors and children 12 and under $5. Cash bar available

6/13/08 Friday

Cherry Capital Chorus with Rounders
Concert “Everything Old Is New Again”

Doors 6:30 pm | Show 7:30 pm
Tickets: Adults $20, Seniors $15, Students $10
Cash Bar Available

6/14/08 Saturday

Cherry Capital Chorus with Rounders
Concert “Everything Old Is New Again”

Doors 6:30 pm | Show 7:30 pm
Tickets: Adults $20, Seniors $15, Students $10
Cash Bar Available

6/21/08 Saturday

Black and White Gala
Old Town Playhouse Fundraiser
Times TBD
Tickets: Old Town Playhouse (231) 947-2210

6/27/08 Friday

Viva Italia! Kevin Rhodes Conducting Janet Sung Violin
Times: TBD
Tickets: Traverse Symphony (231) 947-7120
Cash Bar Available, Afterglow

6/28/08 Saturday

Viva Italia! Kevin Rhodes Conducting Janet Sung Violin
Times: TBD
Tickets: Traverse Symphony (231) 947-7120
Cash Bar Available, Afterglow

July

7/11/08 Friday

Cherries Grand Buffet - Seating 1 of 3

Sponsored by Grand Traverse Pie Company

Friday, July 11
Start Time: 11:00 AM
End Time: 12:30 PM

Last years inaugural event was a sell out! Join the National Cherry Festival and the Old Town Playhouse Performers for a lively luncheon! Enjoy locally-inspired dishes and grand entertainment in the beauty of the Traverse City's historic Opera House. Tickets may be purchased the National Cherry Festival Office or online. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children 10 and under. To order tickets, please call the National Cherry Festival at 1-800-968-3380 or 231-947-4230.
Please download the release for more information.

7/11/08 Friday

Cherry Bing Swing Dance

Friday, July 11
Start Time: 6:30 PM
End Time: 10:30 PM

Rounding out the Festival’s ‘Song and Dance Fever’ roster of events is a high energy Swing Dance event presented by Judy Harrison and her ‘Swing Shift’ band scheduled to perform at the historic City Opera House located in the heart of downtown Traverse City, Michigan.

An evening of Swing by Judy Harrison will please the novice or seasoned dance enthusiast. Doors to historic City Opera House will open at 6:30 p.m. with a cash bar and snacks, Swing Dance lessons beginning on the floor at 7:00 p.m., and a concert performed by ‘Swing Shift’ will begin at 8 p.m.

‘Swing Shift’ incorporates songs and sounds of both Swing and Big Band eras. A ‘not to be missed’ Festival event, the evening of Festival Swing will include both professional dance instruction and the concert.

For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact the City Opera House at 231-941-8082.
Please download the release for more information.

October

10/3/2008 Friday

Judy Harrison
High Impact Productions, Inc.

Judy Harrison and Swing Shift or Judy Harrison and High Impact will take the stage at the Traverse City opera House for 7 nights of dancing and entertainment.

Swing Shift will offer the old swing favorites from artists such as Sinatra, the Andrew Sisters, Michael Buble and many more. They will also incorporate some jazz and Latin favorites.

High Impact is expanding with a new sound. They are incorporating some southern rock, classic rock and even some 80’s into the mix with the country favorites.

Dance lessons with professional instructors will be offered before and during intermission at every show. The dance lesson alone is a $35 value and is free with the purchase of a ticket.

Reserved table seats will once again be available as well as general admission tickets. The reserved tables for 8 are limited and were sold out at the last show, so it is encouraged to purchase early. Reserved table seats are just $25 and general admission tickets are only $17.

For additional information or to purchase tickets contact the City Opera House at 231-941-8082 or click here for event tickets.

10/31/2008

The Rocky Horror Picture Show October

Event info to be determined.

November

11/7/2008 Friday

Judy Harrison
High Impact Productions, Inc.

Judy Harrison and Swing Shift or Judy Harrison and High Impact will take the stage at the Traverse City opera House for 7 nights of dancing and entertainment.

Swing Shift will offer the old swing favorites from artists such as Sinatra, the Andrew Sisters, Michael Buble and many more. They will also incorporate some jazz and Latin favorites.

High Impact is expanding with a new sound. They are incorporating some southern rock, classic rock and even some 80’s into the mix with the country favorites.

Dance lessons with professional instructors will be offered before and during intermission at every show. The dance lesson alone is a $35 value and is free with the purchase of a ticket.

Reserved table seats will once again be available as well as general admission tickets. The reserved tables for 8 are limited and were sold out at the last show, so it is encouraged to purchase early. Reserved table seats are just $25 and general admission tickets are only $17.

For additional information or to purchase tickets contact the City Opera House at 231-941-8082 or click here for event tickets.

December

12/5/2008 Friday

Judy Harrison
High Impact Productions, Inc.

Judy Harrison and Swing Shift or Judy Harrison and High Impact will take the stage at the Traverse City opera House for 7 nights of dancing and entertainment.

Swing Shift will offer the old swing favorites from artists such as Sinatra, the Andrew Sisters, Michael Buble and many more. They will also incorporate some jazz and Latin favorites.

High Impact is expanding with a new sound. They are incorporating some southern rock, classic rock and even some 80’s into the mix with the country favorites.

Dance lessons with professional instructors will be offered before and during intermission at every show. The dance lesson alone is a $35 value and is free with the purchase of a ticket.

Reserved table seats will once again be available as well as general admission tickets. The reserved tables for 8 are limited and were sold out at the last show, so it is encouraged to purchase early. Reserved table seats are just $25 and general admission tickets are only $17.

For additional information or to purchase tickets contact the City Opera House at 231-941-8082 or click here for event tickets.

Box Office Fees and Policies

Ticket Face Value
The face value is the actual advertised cost of the ticket. Ticket prices are determined by the presenter, promoter or artist directly. The City Opera House box office does not determine ticket prices. The revenue generated by the face-value either goes to the promoter or artist directly or goes to the presenter to cover the expenses of the event.

Recovery Fee
There is a per ticket recovery fee assessed to every ticket purchased through the City Opera House Box Office. Unlike the face value, revenues generated by the recovery fee go right back into the building where the event was held. The recovery fee directly funds building maintenance, general upkeep, box office opperations and improvements. The recovery is in addition to any other fee.

Internet Service Fees
At the City Opera House box office we want your ability to purchase tickets to be simple, easy and convenient. The Internet Service Fee covers costs that allow the City Opera House box office to provide the latest internet ticketing technology, where you can select your own seat, 24 hours a day 7 days a week form the comfort of your home or office. The Internet Service Fees are a per ticket charge.

Ticket Exchanges and Refunds
All sales are final and non-refundable. However, if you have tickets to an event that has multiple performances AND the performance that you have tickets for has not passed, you can exchange them for another performance on a different date or time. For example, you can exchange your Saturday Mamma Mia tickets for Mamma Mia on Tuesday but not for Wicked. We can only do this if we have the original ticket at the time of exchange. Exchanges can only happen at the Box Office windows. We can not hold tickets for an exchange. There is no charge for exchanges.

Photography & Recording Devices
Use of cameras or recording devices is strictly prohibited by house policy at the request of the artists. Please check cameras and recorders with House Management.

Children's Policy
Infants and newborns are not permitted. Everyone attending must have a ticket. Children under 5 years of age are not permitted unless otherwise advertised. Parents will be asked to remove their child/children if they are causing disruptions or are unable to sit quietly.

Electronic Devices
Please turn electronic devices to off or vibrate while in the theatre. This includes cellular phones, beepers and watches. If your beeper does not have this feature, please check in with House Management in room 209. They will monitor it for you.

In case of emergency
Parents and doctors are advised to leave their seat location (located on ticket) and our emergency number, (517) 353-1982, with their sitter or service.

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