What is the Kimball Theatre like?

The Kimball Theatre is an intimate 400-seat venue. It has a traditional proscenium arch and gently raked seating. All seats have good sightlines and are at a distance from the stage that would be considered prime orchestra seats in a larger opera house. The theater was recently named one of the "50 Best Small Stage Theaters in America" by clickitticket.com

How can I find a good seat?

Tickets for the operas are reserved seating — please pick the seats of your choice when you purchase your tickets. Working rehearsals and talks by Dr. Glenn Winters are general seating, please come to the event and pick your seat. All seats in the house have excellent sightlines and are easy to reach; the choice of a specific seat is a matter of personal preference, and of availability when you come into the theater. The few “limited visibility” seats provide less than optimal view of the supertitles.
We do mark specific seats for persons who need them because of disability — please get in touch with us and we’ll be happy to assist you.

Do we need to dress formally?

The Kimball Theatre is a friendly place. Nowadays, any decent clothing that you would wear in public would be perfectly acceptable, and you will find plenty of others in the theater wearing jeans and t-shirts. You will also find in our audience guests who enjoy celebrating opera by wearing their finest. We welcome all, and so do your fellow audience-members.