Did you know you can support Stuart’s Opera House when shopping at Kroger?
By designating Stuart's as the recipient of your Kroger Community Rewards points, a percentage of your purchases will be donated to us every time you use your Kroger Plus Card!
Here’s how to sign up:
1. Log in at kroger.com.
2. On your Account Summary page, go to the “Community Rewards” section.
3. Click “Enroll Now” and search for “Stuart’s Opera House” or enter our NPO number: NY456.
4. Select Stuart’s and click “Enroll.”
It’s that simple! Every grocery trip will help bring world-class performers to Southeast Ohio and provide arts education opportunities that inspire and enrich lives. Thanks for supporting Stuart’s Opera House and keeping the arts thriving in our community! 🛒❤️
01/17/2025
Tickets are on sale now for An Evening with Hayes Carll and Corb Lund! These legendary troubadours will share the Stuart's stage on Tuesday, April 15th, trading songs and telling the stories behind their music.
Before the show, Hayes & Corb are offering a VIP experience including a photo and signing opportunity, acoustic performance, Q&A session, and limited edition tour poster. VIP tickets are sold separately from your show ticket.
Don’t miss your chance to enjoy incredible music and plenty of laughs with these two in our historic theater this spring! Grab your tickets now and upgrade your evening with their VIP package at tixr.com/e/128433.
01/16/2025
Save the date! The 2025 Happy Hollow Hootenanny is moving to the fall! Join us September 25-28, 2025, at the Snow Fork Event Center in Nelsonville, Ohio, for a weekend celebrating the traditional music, art, and culture of Central Appalachia.
01/14/2025
Unleash your creativity at our next Paint and Pour on Tuesday, January 21st! 🎨🍷 This month, we’re painting a pastel winter sunrise! Whether you’re an experienced artist or picking up a brush for the first time, instructor Luke Boyd will guide you step-by-step to create your masterpiece.
There are only 6 spots left, so don’t wait! Reserve your canvas today: tixr.com/e/112636
01/14/2025
JUST ANNOUNCED: Corb Lund & Hayes Carll are bringing their Bible on the Dash Tour to Stuart's Opera House on Tuesday, April 15th!
Presale for Stuart’s members is happening now! Members, check your inbox for your pre-sale code or give us a call at (740) 753-1924 (M–F 10 AM–2 PM) to secure your seats!
Public ticket sales begin Friday, January 17th at 9 AM.
Grab your tickets and learn more about their VIP package at tixr.com/e/128433!
01/13/2025
We are excited to announce Athens, Ohio’s very own Caitlin Kraus Trio will be opening for our backstage show with Sluice on Tuesday, February 4th!
The Caitlin Kraus Trio features singer-songwriter Caitlin Kraus alongside musical talents Mark Hellenberg (drums) and Matt Box (bass). Their music is melodic, lyrical, and falls within indie-folk/alternative genres.
This backstage performance invites you to sit on stage with the artists for an intimate experience. Get your tickets today at tixr.com/e/125139!
01/10/2025
Tickets for Rodney Crowell at Stuart's Opera House on Thursday, May 15th are on sale now!
Two-time Grammy Award-winner and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Rodney Crowell brings his legendary songwriting and country music prowess to our historic stage. Opening the evening is the captivating Laurel Lewis, a gifted vocal performer and multi-instrumentalist whose self-titled album was produced by Crowell. Her soulful songwriting and powerful performances have earned her collaborations with artists like Iris Dement and Billy Strings.
Secure your tickets today at tixr.com/e/123611!
01/09/2025
𝗢𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗝𝗮𝗺 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲! 🎻 Due to the weather, Old Time Jam Night has been rescheduled to next Thursday, January 16th.
Join us then as instructor Joe Burdock kicks off the evening by teaching a fiddle tune, followed by an open jam for musicians of all skill levels. Bring your instruments or just come to enjoy the music!
See you next Thursday!
01/08/2025
Today we celebrate the King of Rock and Roll on his birthday! 🎸🎤
Make sure to get your tickets to experience internationally renowned Elvis tribute artist Dwight Icenhower at Stuart’s Opera House on May 30th! Considered one of the best Elvis tribute artists, Dwight has mastered the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s eras of Elvis’ career, with over 75 First Place awards from contests around the world under his bedazzled belt.
Don't miss your chance to see this incredible tribute to the King! Tickets on sale now at tixr.com/e/122634
📸: Scotty Hall
01/08/2025
SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT: Rodney Crowell with Laurel Lewis at Stuart's Opera House on Thursday, May 15th!
A true icon of American roots music, this multi-Grammy Award-winning troubadour has penned hits for legends like Emmylou Harris, Johnny Cash, and Waylon Jennings—and performed his way into the hearts of fans worldwide. Don’t miss this rare chance to see the "songwriter’s songwriter" live on our historic stage!
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–2 PM) to secure your tickets early!
🎟️ General ticket sales begin Friday, January 10th, at 10 AM.
01/07/2025
Due to weather, tonight's Open Mic Night has been canceled. We'll miss the music and creativity this evening, but we can't wait to see you next month for a special edition of our Open Mic Night series on February 6th: 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗰 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁!
This event will showcase the incredible talents of local youth, including students from Stuart's Opera House Afterschool Music Program. Sign up today at bit.ly/3W3ab9X!
Enjoy the snow, folks!
01/06/2025
Reserve your spot at the Red Cross Community Blood Drive at Stuart's next Monday, January 13th from 12–6 PM! Each donation can save up to three lives! ❤️
Go to redcrossblood.org and enter the word Nelsonville to schedule your appointment.
As an added bonus, all donors will be entered for a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans! 🏈🏆 Don't miss this opportunity to make a lifesaving impact and maybe score big!
01/06/2025
Due to the current weather conditions, our gift shop will be closed today. Thank you for your understanding. Stay safe & warm!
Tickets for our upcoming shows can be purchased online at stuartsoperahouse.org or by phone at 740-753-1924 (10am-2pm).
01/04/2025
We’re kicking off 2025 with an exciting lineup of events at Stuart’s Opera House! Check out the calendar and join us for a great start to the year! stuartsoperahouse.org/events
01/03/2025
Tickets for Rhonda Vincent & The Rage are going fast, so we've opened up our General Admission section for their matinee performance on Sunday, January 12th! General admission seats are first-come, first-serve folding chairs located on the main floor, behind our permanent seating, and under the balcony. These are excellent seats with a great view of the show. Secure your spot now before they’re gone! tixr.com/e/120170
📸: Scotty Hall
12/31/2024
Cheers to an incredible 2024 at Stuart’s Opera House! Thank you all for being part of the memories, music, and magic this year. Here’s to even more amazing moments in 2025—Happy New Year! ✨
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Saturday, October 12th: Don't miss @parkermillsap and blues poet @natmyersyall in a double-headlining show at Stuart's Opera House in Nelsonville!
🎟️ Tickets + info in our bio
We were so impressed with talent and creativity in our community on display at Open Mic last night! Want to get in on the fun? Sign ups for March and April performance slots are available at the link in the comments.
🎥: @jxfussell-Jubilee- @nelsonvillefest's 2023 Sycamore Sessions
Durham, North Carolina singer, guitarist, and folksong interpreter Jake Xerxes Fussell has distinguished himself as one of his generation’s preeminent interpreters of traditional (and not so traditional) “folk” songs, a practice which he approaches with a refreshingly unfussy lack of nostalgia and preciousness.
Fussell, along with fellow NMF alum @joanshelley will return to Nelsonville on Friday, April 5th in the historic Stuart's Opera House theater. Get your tickets now at the link in our bio or stuartsoperahouse.org
Early Bird Tickets for NMF 2024 go on sale TOMORROW (1/25) at 1 pm. Head over to @nelsonvillefest for details!
The Sycamore Sessions are a production of the Nelsonville Music Festival, produced in partnership with our friends at @woub_visuals and @mediaschoolou.
Strengthen your community connections in 2024! Join us on Wednesday in the Stuart's Grand Lobby to learn about volunteer opportunities, share good conversations, and enjoy discounted drinks!
Easy Now-Joan Shelley-Gladden House Sessions
When Joan Shelley played Nelsonville Music Festival 2016, Amos Perrine of No Depression wrote that her performance "further cemented my belief that she is the best singer-songwriter most people have never heard." Drawing inspiration from traditional and traditionally-minded performers, her work wrestles with complex emotion and addresses the difficult questions about life, love, lust, and existence itself.
Fellow NMF alum Jake Xerxes Fussell & Joan Shelley will return to Nelsonville on Friday, April 5th. Get your tickets now: tixr.com/groups/stuartsoperahouse/jake-joan
🎥: Easy Now- @joan shelley with Nathan Salsburg- Gladden House Sessions 2016
The Gladden House Sessions (now the Sycamore Sessions) are a production of the Nelsonville Music Festival, produced in partnership with our friends at WOUB Public Media and Ohio University School of Media Arts & Studies.
3/6: An Evening with Lunasa
Get ready for an unforgettable night with the group critics have called "the new gods of Irish music" "new Celtic royalty" and "the hottest Irish acoustic band on the planet" Lúnasa!
Experience their unmatched musicianship in the historic Stuart's Opera House theater on Wednesday, March 6th at 7:30 pm.
Tickets: $20-$30 | Get yours today: showpass.com/an-evening-with-lunasa/
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.
Stuart’s Opera House programming is made possible in part by state tax dollars allocated by the Ohio Legislature to the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically
