Ugh! I hate the idea of even writing this review, but I am not even going to get to see this place. I ordered tickets online (BTW - their online ticket ordering system is a little dated) and was really excited for the show "Vaud and the Villains". My wife and I are heading up next weekend for our honeymoon. Well, turns out I ordered online and had the wrong date which was totally my fault. I received a really nice "we look forward to seeing to you tonight" email this past Saturday just to realize I had the wrong day. Within minutes of receiving the email I called, emailed and called again to get someone on the phone to talk to. I did receive a call back on Saturday within an hour (guess they get the obligatory 1 star for that). They left a message saying I was out of luck, but if I am in town next weekend they have available shows that I can pay for and see. Booh! Well, I just gave you $65 for free. Why do you want to take my money, then take more for me to see a show? I don't think so. The offer was in poor taste. read more

Wife and I decided to go to a John Denver tribute concert after meeting Rory Young, who was nice enough to take some photos for my wife. Unbeknownst to her he's an actual professional photographer! He told us about the concert and here we are. Love Aspen, most of all the friendly people. We will definitely be back. read more

Wheeler Opera House - View from the balcony, before the concert. - Opera & Ballet Near Me - Aspen, Colorado

What a beautiful opera house! Why go to a stale, boring theater when you could enjoy a movie here. And they have great taste in their selection of movies. Just saw An Education here last night. My boyfriend and i were late, so we ended up in the balcony, which was perfectly fine for our viewing pleasure. The chandelier hanging overhead was stunning, along with the lush red interior. Plus they sell a bag of pretzels for $1! Thinking of going back tomorrow night to watch Broken Embraces. Definitely worth the experience for $9 a movie! read more

Wheeler Opera House - Opera & Ballet Near Me - Aspen, Colorado

Absolutely amazing! Would recommend this to anyone even slightly interested in a show. Attended the New Years Eve event, the ladies serving drinks were very nice. Marc Broussard was phenomenal. Great evening. Quiet ambiance in the back so that a group could socialize for a while before heading into the show. All around great experience! read more

I spent a lot of time here during the Aspen Shortsfest. It's a gorgeous old theater, with great acoustics (at least for the short films I saw there.) I'd avoid sitting in the balcony, though. I made that mistake once and ended up with my knees in my nostrils for two hours. read more

Wheeler Opera House - Opera & Ballet Near Me - Aspen, Colorado

I just came back from the worst film festival I have ever attended. The quality of the short films was an insult to our intellegence. Poor plots, poor themes or no themes, and terrible acting. Take your $13 and enjoy a hamburger somewhere. How can this opera house serve up this trash and expect anyone to come back? I feel bad for the sponsors like Saab automobiles that stuck their neck out and were let down. The only good thing about the films is that they were short. I hope that I can save some of you from experiencing what we had to endure. read more

This place is BEAUTIFUL! I went here for a movie screening and it was great! The screen is huge and the stage is small enough where you can see everything even from the seats in the back. There are two levels, a bottom level and a top level. The place is absolutely gorgeous and reminds me of those olden day opera houses! I would definitely come back here again next time I visit Aspen! read more

The Historic Wheeler Opera House is a marvel. It was lovingly restored after a major fire. It opened officially on April 23, 1889 in the then silver camp of Aspen. Colorado. Jerome B Wheeler, part owner of Macy's in New York wanted to make Aspen a haven for culture. The famed Lily Langtree once sang here. Today it is the venue for everything from the US Comedy Arts Festival (HBO) to Nobel Physics lectures and high school plays. What ever you go to see at the Wheeler will be enhanced by the wonderful ambiance. Be sure to check out the elaborate hand stenciled decorations and huge crystal chandler. read more