Central City Opera has presented a complete four-year contract to the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) for signature. The company said that AGMA actively allowed its contract with Central City Opera to expire in August of 2022, refusing to negotiate until October, thereby leaving its members without an agreement. The company noted that if AGMA chooses not to sign {…}
The Central City Opera remains engaged in negotiations with the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) in good faith toward a new collective bargaining agreement. In a statement, the company said that the “negotiations have been ongoing for the last five months. CCO maintains professional decorum and respect for the collective bargaining process in accordance with the National Labor Relations {…}
The Central City Opera is set to open its 91st anniversary at the annual Theatre of Dreams Gala. The gala will be held on April 21, 2023 at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and will feature a refreshing cocktail hour, gourmet dinner, and delightful entertainment from the cast this year’s festival production of “Kiss Me, Kate.” In a {…}
Central City Opera (CCO) has issued a statement noting that it has filed an unfair labor practices claim against the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA). The claim, which was filed with the National Labor Relations Board, asserts that AGMA has violated several provisions of the National Labor Relations Act during their current collective bargaining agreement negotiations including demanding the {…}
Central City Opera (CCO) and the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) have both issued statements regarding recent negotiation challenges between the two organizations. AGMA recently took to social media to share a portion of an open letter it had written to the opera company regarding negotiations for the collective bargaining agreement between AGMA and Central City Opera that expired {…}
The Central City Opera in Colorado has announced its 2023 season focusing on Shakespeare. “The 2023 Festival combines some of Shakespeare’s most beloved works with the intimate atmosphere of CCO’s gorgeous jewel-box opera house,” said Pamela A. Pantos, Central City Opera President and CEO. “The company’s return to presenting three mainstage productions this year is an opportunity for CCO’s audience {…}
The Central City Opera is set to present the family-friendly opera “Amahl and the Night Visitors” in a limited-run series across the Front Range this December. The production will feature dynamic local singers, including tenor Javier Abreu as King Kaspar, mezzo-soprano Jennifer DeDominici as the Mother, bass-baritone Paul Griggsby as King Balthazar, baritone Jonathan Hays and King Melchior, baritone Jerome {…}
Central City, Colorado, will welcome selected artists and art fans from around the United States for the 5th Annual Plein Air Festival, which runs Sept. 22-25, 2022. During the Festival, artists paint the breathtaking Colorado scenery in the open air, with the paintings exhibited and put up for sale on the last day. Among the events are two Music & {…}
The Central City Opera has canceled performances from July 19 through July 24. The company said, “in consultation with our medical partners and in order to protect the health and safety of patrons, artists and staff, all Festival performances scheduled for Tuesday, July 19 through Sunday, July 24 have been canceled.” It continued, “due to recently reported COVID-19 cases in {…}
Central City Opera has announced a series of LGBTQ+ events for June and July. The company will present “Art Song Colorado” at St. Andrew United Methodist Church. The showcase will feature John Seesholtz and Melissa Lubecke with Mallory Bernstein at the piano. Performance Date: June 11, 2022 Next up will be a panel for “Two Remain.” John Seesholtz will moderate {…}
Central City Opera’s Education and Community Engagement program is set to present the return of “Frida Kahlo and the Bravest Girl in the World.” This new opera premiered at the Denver Art Museum in November 2021, and will now be brought back for three more performances around the metro region as part of CCO’s annual Family Series. Audiences can follow {…}