Tabor Opera House - Leadville, Colorado

Randy R.

I recently took the guided tour and really enjoyed everything about it. I got to meet three of the docents and they were all friendly and welcoming. They love the history of the building and enjoy sharing their knowledge. I had my little dog with me and one of the docents (Brenda) sat with Juni while I took the tour. I recommend that you tour the Opera House, or, better yet, see a show. There were no shows scheduled during my brief time in Leadville.

Sare

We took the 1 hour tour on 8/18 at 2pm and it was fantastic. The tour guide knew her stuff, was efficient and informative, and did a great job of reeling in the talkative patrons that wanted to detail the tour. There's 3 floors of history to see and some great surprises, especially in the theater dressing rooms. For $12, I can highly recommend.

Barbara S.

We were really looking forward to experiencing a play at this historic opera house. Everything was completely unorganized. From entering to purchase tickets at the door, we were never told that there was a vip event going on. We were asked to wait to enter, which we did. Once we finally were allowed to enter, we were assisted to our seats, which were supposed to be General Admission. However, seating was instead being suggested. The performance itself, was quite entertaining, but we left at intermission. The story seemed quite complete, and the seats while very vintage and beautiful, were very uncomfortable being made only of wood. We simply did not wish to endure another hour plus of this particular venue. Best of luck for this historic theatre, but please get your act together. Pun intended?

JC K.

Lots of history here.

Walk on stage, under the stage, backstage. Play the piano on stage. You can do it. You can walk where thousands of others have over the many many years. Probably touch a few door handles and whatnot that have been touched by famous celebrities.

It's a very surreal feeling as we walked around looking at the beauty of this time piece.

Things will change. I'm not sure how all it will change but this historical site is going to be sold to the city of Leadville. I would imagine that the city will do a great job preserving and showing off this gem of a place.

I'm glad we paid the fee to get in. It wasn't bad and only $2 for 12 and under. I think it was $12 for adults. But all this will probably change after the summer of 2016.

Eddie K.

One of the main attractions in Leadville, CO. It is preserved and doesn't look refurbished at all, old rustic look. They still have shows so it's a working Opera House.

Abigail J.

Fascinating history, great tour guide, and an incredibly well-preserved example of high-class entertainment in the old west. This is a must-see historic sight in Leadville.

Sarah-Joan N.

Steeped in history. Much more interesting on the inside than the view from the outside would have you believe. A great tour although too rushed as so much to take in. A beautiful theatre - would love to see a show there.

Aj B.

There is something appealing about sitting in a historic theater to watch a modern comedian that just tickles me. However be aware the seats are not padded and the rows can be rather close together.