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Detroit Opera House

1526 Broadway, Detroit, MI 48226
313-961-3500
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Ranked #8 of 59 attractions in Detroit
4.5 of 5 stars 30 Reviews
Type: Theaters
Description: The old Grand Circus Theater was transformed into this opera house.
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Michigan, North Dakota
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

This place was beautiful. Make sure you allow extra time to view the opera house's beauty! More

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Clinton Township Michigan
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39 reviews 39 reviews
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59 helpful votes 59 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

I have had the fortune to visit the Detroit Opera House for 4 different Jazz concerts. What an awesome venue! decor is beautiful and it has a great atmosphere too. More

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Michigan
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

Not the best part of town after sundown but a well maintained place with a lot of class and great performances. More

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Detroit, Michigan
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

This place is gorgeous, and the company housed here does a surprisingly good job of putting on some enormous Operas. I saw Aida here a few years ago, and it was something I will NEVER forget. This is a GREAT place to see an Opera! More

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Sarnia, Canada
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36 reviews 36 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

Excellent program, beautiful building (inside), good acoustics if you don't sit near the wall More

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Berkley, Michigan, United States
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

The performances are stunning, Dr David DiChera is amazing from picking talent to what Operas he shows. More

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Varazze, Italy
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

Beautiful Building. Great Shows! Ballet, Opera, High Culture! Follow me on Twitter at #Hartforth and I'll notify you of the best of the best. More

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Michigan
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

A great concert venue. Not a bad seat in the house. Amazing architecture. I saw "Wicked" the musical on New Year's Eve. More

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Detroit, Michigan
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32 reviews 32 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012

Visiting family was in awe of the Theatre's beauty. Excellent operas, dance and theatre. The attached Cadillac Café is pretty, wood-paneled and open for other events, its entrance faces Comerica Park, it offers drinks and dessert (maybe food too?). And you have to love DiChiera, who is central in making the Opera House and Opera's happen. Give a visit a... More

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Shelby Township, Michigan
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60 reviews 60 reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012

Detroit cultural venues are pretty special, and this one presented a lovely production of Wicked during the holiday season. Highly enjoyable matinee experience. More

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