| The Wheeler Opera House has been anintegral | | | | Many events, such as lectures, concerts, |
| part of Aspen nightlife, history, andculture since | | | | plays,films, and musicals are held at The Wheeler |
| 1889 when Mr. J.B Wheeler andthe Conried | | | | Opera House today. You can see |
| Company presented The King's | | | | Broadwayshows, jazz concerts, country and |
| Fool. While the building started out as an | | | | rockconcerts, and even children's theater here. |
| Opera House, it was only used for townmeetings | | | | Any type of cultural event you can imagineis held |
| and such by 1893, when the silvermines had | | | | here - and shows are scheduledthroughout the |
| played out. | | | | year. Locals consider the |
| The Wheeler Opera House remained open until | | | | Wheeler Opera House the 'crown jewel of Aspen. |
| 1912 when it was gutted by not one, but twofires | | | | ' Nationwide, it is considered a world class theater |
| in one week! The Opera House did notopen again | | | | - and with the detailed woodwork it is certainly |
| until June of 1946 when it wasleased by the | | | | asight to behold! |
| Aspen Company. The totalrestoration went on | | | | The Opera House is still in its original locationon |
| until 1960. Between theyears of 1912 and 1946 | | | | Hyman Avenue, in the heart of downtown |
| the Wheeler Opera | | | | Aspen. You can call to find out what events |
| House remained empty, and it was used asa | | | | areplanned, and to purchase tickets. |
| playground by the local children. | | | | Rememberthat this is a popular place, and shows |
| During the 1960's and 1970's, The Wheeler | | | | do sellout quickly - so purchase your tickets as |
| Opera House was mainly used as a movietheater. | | | | earlyas possible. You should also be aware |
| However, in 1979, the city decided torestore the | | | | thatchildren under the age of three years old |
| Opera House to its originalgrandeur, and this | | | | arenot permitted for live performances, unless |
| restoration was completedin 1984. The cost was | | | | theperformance is for children specifically. |
| 4.5 million dollars. | | | | Cameras and recording devices are notpermitted |
| Today, the Wheeler Opera House is on the | | | | for performances. |
| National Registrar of Historical Places. | | | | |