Stuart's Opera House

Flashback to Watchhouse (formerly Mandolin Orange) at NMF 2015! Andrew Marlin returns to Nelsonville with his String Ban...
11/11/2024

Flashback to Watchhouse (formerly Mandolin Orange) at NMF 2015! Andrew Marlin returns to Nelsonville with his String Band this Friday, November 15th. Grab your tickets for this special evening of American roots music at Stuart's Opera House today: tixr.com/e/112893

The Gladden House Sessions (now the Sycamore Sessions) are produced in partnership with our friends at WOUB Public Media and Ohio University School of Media Arts & Studies.

Mandolin Orange performs at the Gladden House during the 2015 Nelsonville Music Festival.

THIS WEEK! OHIO Performing Arts & Concert Series Presents An Evening With Grammy Winner Mike Farris at Stuart’s Opera Ho...
11/10/2024

THIS WEEK! OHIO Performing Arts & Concert Series Presents An Evening With Grammy Winner Mike Farris at Stuart’s Opera House! A powerhouse in the world of soulful roots and rock, experience the energy and grit of this Nashville rocker live in our historic theater on Thursday, November 14.

🎟️ Tickets: tixr.com/e/108567

We're thrilled to announce Stuart's Opera House Afterschool Music Program (AMP) band Sub Zero will open for Jorma Kaukon...
11/09/2024

We're thrilled to announce Stuart's Opera House Afterschool Music Program (AMP) band Sub Zero will open for Jorma Kaukonen at our 145th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, November 22nd! AMP student Oliver Ray and his father Andy will also share their talents during the cocktail hour.

Join us for a special evening of music, food, and community as we celebrate Stuart's legacy and exciting future ahead. Here’s the evening's schedule:

5 pm: Cocktail Hour with music by Oliver and Andy Ray (free + open to the public)
6 pm: Dinner by River Willow Culinary Services (SOLD OUT!)
7 pm: Doors open for concert-only ticket holders
8 pm: Music begins with Sub Zero, followed by the iconic Jorma Kaukonen

Secure your concert tickets today: tixr.com/e/118223

Thank you to everyone who came out to the incredible Paul Thorn show last night!Don't miss what's coming up next at Stua...
11/09/2024

Thank you to everyone who came out to the incredible Paul Thorn show last night!

Don't miss what's coming up next at Stuart's Opera House:
Sat. 11/9: See the Music: Book Launch & Exhibition Opening with Brian Blauser
Wed. 11/13: Old Time Jam Night
Thurs. 11/14: OHIO Live presents An Evening With Grammy Winner Mike Farris
Fri. 11/15: Andrew Marlin String Band with Rachel Baiman
Sat. 11/16: Poetry Out Loud Regional Semifinals
Fri. 11/22: Stuart's 145th Anniversary Celebration with Jorma Kaukonen

Check out our full lineup of upcoming events and secure your tickets at stuartsoperahouse.org/events.

📷: Scotty Hall

NEXT FRIDAY! Andrew Marlin String Band with special guest Rachel Baiman at Stuart’s Opera House! You may know Andrew Mar...
11/08/2024

NEXT FRIDAY! Andrew Marlin String Band with special guest Rachel Baiman at Stuart’s Opera House!

You may know Andrew Marlin as one half of the acclaimed folk duo Watchhouse - formerly Mandolin Orange and member of bluegrass supergroup Mighty Poplar. Andrew and his string band will be performing an assortment of material from his solo albums and beyond.

Opening the show is Rachel Baiman, whose 2023 album 'Common Nation of Sorrow' was hailed as one of “The Best Albums of the Year (So Far)” by The Boston Globe and called “tremendously remarkable” by The Amp.

This is a show you won't want to miss! Grab your tickets today: tixr.com/e/112893

Reminder: Join us this Saturday, November 9th from 6-8 pm as we celebrate the launch of 'See the Music' by Brian Blauser...
11/07/2024

Reminder: Join us this Saturday, November 9th from 6-8 pm as we celebrate the launch of 'See the Music' by Brian Blauser at Stuart's Opera House. Spanning five decades of live music photography, Blauser's new photo book showcases over 600 photographs of 106 artists from the 1970s to the 2010s.

Come explore a selection of Brian Blauser’s iconic photos displayed alongside paintings by Gary Blowers based on his photography, grab a signed copy of the book, and shop their artwork and prints!

More info: stuartsoperahouse.org/events/see-the-music

There's just a handful of tickets remaining for An Evening With Paul Thorn tomorrow! Get yours before they're gone, and ...
11/06/2024

There's just a handful of tickets remaining for An Evening With Paul Thorn tomorrow! Get yours before they're gone, and get ready for a night of unforgettable music and stories with the former boxer turned Americana legend!

Tickets: https://tixr.com/e/106971

November is here, and we've got a packed lineup of events at Stuart's Opera House! From Open Mic Night tonight to our bi...
11/05/2024

November is here, and we've got a packed lineup of events at Stuart's Opera House! From Open Mic Night tonight to our big 145th Anniversary Celebration, it’s a month full of music, performances, and community gatherings!

Learn more about our upcoming events and get your tickets at stuartsoperahouse.org/events.

Dinner + Concert tickets for our 145th Anniversary Celebration are officially SOLD OUT! But there’s still time to grab C...
11/04/2024

Dinner + Concert tickets for our 145th Anniversary Celebration are officially SOLD OUT! But there’s still time to grab Concert Only tickets and experience the iconic Jorma Kaukonen live on our historic stage.

Get your tickets while they last at tixr.com/e/118223! 🎟️

Paul Thorn hits the Stuart's stage 1 week from today! Don’t miss this soulful, Southern rock storyteller as he brings hi...
10/31/2024

Paul Thorn hits the Stuart's stage 1 week from today! Don’t miss this soulful, Southern rock storyteller as he brings his unique blend of blues, rock, and gospel to our historic theater next Thursday, November 7th.

Limited tickets remain—grab yours now! tixr.com/e/106971

📷: Scotty Hall

🚨 Low Ticket Alert 🚨Don't miss out on celebrating 145 years of Stuart’s Opera House with an evening of local flavors and...
10/29/2024

🚨 Low Ticket Alert 🚨

Don't miss out on celebrating 145 years of Stuart’s Opera House with an evening of local flavors and legendary music on Friday, November 22nd! We’re partnering with Chef Katie Mosher of River Willow Culinary Services—who’s also celebrating her 5th anniversary—to bring you an incredible seasonal menu, followed by an unforgettable performance by Grammy-winning guitarist and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Jorma Kaukonen.

🍽️ Dinner + Concert Tickets: $145 (𝗔𝗹𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗢𝘂𝘁!)
🎟️ Concert Only Tickets: $45

Secure your tickets now: tixr.com/e/118223

We’re just one week away from an evening of healing and hope with master pianist Eric Genuis at Stuart’s Opera House! Jo...
10/26/2024

We’re just one week away from an evening of healing and hope with master pianist Eric Genuis at Stuart’s Opera House! Join us on Saturday, November 2nd at 7 PM as and The TBI Foundation raise mental health awareness and supports those impacted by traumatic brain injuries.

Tickets: https://tixr.com/e/119231

Catch Rhonda Vincent & The Rage's return to the historic Stuart’s stage on Sunday, January 12th at 3 pm! Her powerhouse ...
10/25/2024

Catch Rhonda Vincent & The Rage's return to the historic Stuart’s stage on Sunday, January 12th at 3 pm!

Her powerhouse performances and exceptional musicianship have made her one of the most celebrated artists in bluegrass history and a long-time favorite of Stuart's audiences. Don't miss your chance to experience the "Queen of Bluegrass" and her award-winning band at this special matinee performance!

Tickets are on sale now: tixr.com/e/120170

📷: Scotty Hall

Paul Thorn is no stranger to Nelsonville! In anticipation of his upcoming return to the Stuart’s stage, we’re dedicating...
10/24/2024

Paul Thorn is no stranger to Nelsonville! In anticipation of his upcoming return to the Stuart’s stage, we’re dedicating this to the roots rockers past performances in the Opera House and the Nelsonville Music Festival.

Don't miss your chance to see him live Thurs. 11/7: tixr.com/e/106971

📷: 1: NMF 2018 The Hot Mic 2: Stuart's 2016 Scotty Hall 3: Stuart's 2010 Morristowne Photography

🎶  Announcing the Launch of See the Music by Brian Blauser! 🎶Join us November 9th from 6-8 PM to celebrate the release o...
10/23/2024

🎶 Announcing the Launch of See the Music by Brian Blauser! 🎶

Join us November 9th from 6-8 PM to celebrate the release of renowned concert photographer Brian Blauser’s new photo book, See the Music. This stunning collection spans over 50 years of live music photography, featuring iconic artists like Stevie Ray Vaughan, B.B. King, and Willie Nelson.

Meet Blauser, get a signed copy of the book, and explore a gallery of his work alongside paintings by Gary Blowers inspired by the photos.

📚 Books, artwork, and prints will be available for purchase.
📅 When: November 9 | 6-8 PM
📍 Where: Stuart’s Opera House, Nelsonville, OH

SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT: We are thrilled to welcome back Rhonda Vincent & The Rage to Stuart's Opera House on Sunday, January ...
10/22/2024

SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT: We are thrilled to welcome back Rhonda Vincent & The Rage to Stuart's Opera House on Sunday, January 12th, at 3 pm! 🎻

Tickets are on sale NOW exclusively to Stuart’s Opera House members. Members, check your inbox for your pre-sale code or give us a call at (740) 753-1924 (M-F 10 AM-4 PM) to grab your seats today!

🎟️ General ticket sales begin this Friday, October 25th, at 10 am.

The pie shop closes TODAY!  🥧🩸 Don't miss your last chance to see Stuart's Opera House Presents: Sweeney Todd at 2 pm. D...
10/20/2024

The pie shop closes TODAY! 🥧🩸 Don't miss your last chance to see Stuart's Opera House Presents: Sweeney Todd at 2 pm. Doors open at 1 pm.

Use code SHAVE102024 at checkout for Buy One, Get One FREE tickets
🎟️ tixr.com/e/113588

Only 2 more chances to Attend the Tale of Sweeney Todd! 🥧💈🩸Travel to Fleet Street via Stuart's Opera House today at 7:30...
10/19/2024

Only 2 more chances to Attend the Tale of Sweeney Todd! 🥧💈🩸
Travel to Fleet Street via Stuart's Opera House today at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2 pm.

Buy one, get one ticket FREE for Sunday's performance when you use code SHAVE102024 at checkout.

🎟️ stuartsoperahouse.org/sweeney

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52 Public Square
Nelsonville, OH
45764

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Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

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Stuart’s Opera House is the cornerstone of the historic Public Square in Nelsonville. It is dedicated to its role as a regional leader in the arts community, a center for public expression, and an economic development partner for Southeastern Ohio.

We envision Stuart’s Opera House as the cultural anchor and a center of expression on Nelsonville’s bustling and dynamic Public Square. It is a historic venue sought out by people of all ages, from all walks of life, and from near and far. Its well-earned reputation as an intimate, casual setting for continuous offerings of both familiar and innovative artistic performances and community events brings people back time and again.

Stuart’s Opera House is the cornerstone of the Nelsonville Historic Art District. A lovingly restored theatre that reflects its glory days in 1879 through 1924 when it was home to vaudeville, melodrama, and minstrel shows. Stuart’s closed and sat empty from 1924 through 1976. In 1977 a group formed a non-profit and started bringing the theatre back to life when a devastating fire nearly destroyed the building in 1980. Seventeen years later, in 1997, the opera house re-opened its doors and is once again home to local, regional, national and internationally acclaimed performances. Stuart’s Opera House now hosts over 75 events each year and is Southeastern Ohio’s favorite place to experience live performance. Please join us!

If you are looking for a unique venue to hold your performance, meeting, reception, wedding, or other special event, look no further than Stuart’s Opera House. Stuart’s Opera House is available to host all kinds of special events.

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