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

STAND UP COMEDIAN KATHLEEN MADIGAN will be live on stage at the City Opera House Saturday, June 7th. The last comedian at the City Opera House sold out – so I am encouraging you to get your tickets early, and ticket sales have already been going fast!

Madigan's stand up Comedy on HBO and Comedy Central have earned her rave reviews. She is known as the "Funniest woman in America."

She is frequently featured on late night shows such as the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, the Late Show with David Letterman and has often appeared on Conan O'Brien Show, CNN and NBC's Last Comic Standing.

She recently debuted a new one-hour special and appeared on "the World Stands up, USO Comedy Tour," "The World Comedy Tour" and Comedy Central Presents." Madigan's CD/DVD is one of the most downloaded albums of 2006-2007. She is a producer and performer on Comedy Central’s “Lewis Black – The Root of all Evil”.

Get your tickets early. Remember, the last Comedy Central Comedian at the City Opera House sold out. Come play! I hope to see you there.

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.

7/14/08 Wednesday

Don’t Give Up The Ship: A Tale of a Boy and a Boat

Movie Premier from Great Crossing Films
Doors 6:00pm | Show 7:00pm
Tickets: $10
Cash Bar Available

7/18/08 Friday

Traverse Symphony Orchestra

Beethoven Favorites

Kevin Rhodes, Conductor; Aviram Reichert, Piano
Times: 8:00pm
Tickets: Traverse Symphony (231) 947-7120
Cash Bar Available, Afterglow

7/19/08 Saturday

Traverse Symphony Orchestra

Beethoven Favorites

Kevin Rhodes, Conductor; Aviram Reichert, Piano
Times: 8:00pm
Tickets: Traverse Symphony (231) 947-7120
Cash Bar Available, Afterglow

7/25/08 Friday

Mike Moran CD Release Party (Solo Artist of the Year)

Special Guest Pete Kehoe and Michelle Chenard

Times: 7pm
Tickets: $20
Cash Bar Available; Food from Minerva’s

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.

10/18/2008 Saturday

John Caparulo

Come and be entertained by John Caparulo’s hilarious stand up routine. He is known for sharp wit, clever delivery, and has been featured on The Tonight Show, Comedy Central, and Vince Vaughn’s Wild West Comedy Tour. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at the City Opera House 106 E. Front Street, Traverse City, MI or call (231)941-8082

Saturday October 18, 2008 Doors: 7:00p.m. Show 8:00p.m. Tickets $35

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.

January 2009

1/30/2009 Friday

“Last Comic Standing” Live Tour

Enjoy an evening of great stand-up comedy with the top 6 finalists from NBC’s popular laughfest “Last Comic Standing” as the official tour comes to Traverse City. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at the City Opera House 106 E. Front Street, Traverse City, MI or call (231)941-8082.

Friday January 30, 2009 Shows: 7:00p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Tickets $35, $45, $55

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
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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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