Rouge

For the 5th year, Central City Opera and the Kevin Taylor Restaurant Group have partnered to bring you the very best in seasonal dining at the historic Teller House in Central City. Reservations are accepted at Rouge, an upscale, fine dining experience, serving on nights with evening performances; while The Face Bar offers a casual menu on the main level.

For the 2010 season, Rouge and The Face Bar will open with the Central City Opera Season and wrap up in August, 2010. We promise to bring wonderful cuisine and exceptional service back again this year and thank you for your patronage!

Central City Opera's Teller House

The Teller House was built as a hotel by lawyer turned statesman, Henry Moore Teller, in 1872 to serve the gold mining town then known as the "richest square mile on earth" and the leader of the world's gold production.

The Teller House became known as the finest hotel (outside of Denver) west of the Mississippi and houses the famous and mysterious "Face on the Barroom Floor" painting, done by Herndon Davis in 1934. (Gilpin County Historical Society).

The hotel was rented for dining and housing of Central City Opera House patrons beginning with the first festival in 1932, and was purchased from Teller's heirs by the Association in 1935. Since then, the Teller House has been used by the Association as an entertainment and gathering venue for opera patrons and for special events throughout the season.

Central City Opera

Come once and you'll be hooked!

Within minutes of leaving the city heat and noise, you will embark on a multi sensory experience that leads to Central City Opera. Feel the cool summer breeze as you take in the lush mountain scenery on your way to one of Colorado's mountain treasures. When you arrive, explore the scenic and historic offerings of Central City, from tours of the Victorian homes and history museum, to a walk through the art gallery or historic cemeteries. Then, inside the Opera House, sit back and relax in this restored jewel box theatre and enjoy the richness of an intimate, innovative opera experience.

Dramatic and different

Central City Opera's uniqueness lies in the beautiful jewel-box theatre where we perform acclaimed traditional and progressive works. The combination of diverse repertory and our intimate venue attracts internationally recognized directors, conductors and artists. The result - amazing, exciting and unforgettable Art.