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Pick out a great seat for a wonderful show and have a GRAND time!
View our updated
Seating Chart.


Early Grand Opera House
Grand History!
The Grand Opera House is the oldest theater in Dubuque and was built in 1889-1890 at an estimated cost of $65,000. Done in the Richardsonian architectural style, the original facade consists of St. Louis brick facing with Bayfield red sandstone trim. Dubuque's rich heritage is brought to life at the Grand Opera House. Click on the photo above to see more historical photographs and learn about the Grand's history.

Renovation of the auditorium
is completed!
View photos of construction

Church Basement Ladies
Sponsored by Radio Dubuque
Performed by TROUPE AMERICA A musical written by Jim Stowell and Jessica Zuehlke with music and lyrics by Drew Jansen. It has been playing to sellout crowds for 29 months in Minneapolis.

Playing November 5 & 6
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Congratulations to the cast and crew on a fantastic performance!

Click HERE to view preview rehearsal photos.


Grand Opera House Will Go to Mama Mia
in Chicago!

The Grand Opera House goes to Broadway in Chicago for Mama Mia on September 28, 2008! Tickets are $125 per person and include show tickets and bus transportation. Lunch arrangements will be made on the drive to Chicago. Join the Grand Opera House for a fun trip to see Mama Mia.

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Grand Opera House Will Go to Dirty Dancing in Chicago!
The Grand Opera House goes to Broadway in Chicago for Dirty Dancing on October 5, 2008! Tickets are $115 per person and include the First Balcony section show tickets and bus transportation. Lunch arrangements will be made on the drive to Chicago. Join the Grand Opera House for a fun trip to see Dirty Dancing.
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American English – Beatles Tribute
Sponsored by Radio Dubuque

Appearing September 19
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Greater Tuna
is the comedy with 'Tex' appeal! Take a visit to Tuna - Texas' third smallest town and spend a day with its citizens.

Playing September 11-14

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And the Cast is...

Click on the link below to view the cast list and the rehearsal schedule for Peter Pan!


*View the Peter Pan Rehearsal Schedule


The Grand will be showing The Rocky Horror Picture Show on October 31st and November 1.
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Advertising Opportunities
The Grand Opera House can offer you a way to reach over 25,000 people for only a few dollars. Why not advertise in the Grand Opera House playbill? Your ad will appear in all of our productions in the current season. That is over 50 total performances. We all know how advertising works. Repeat...repeat...repeat. Make your advertising dollars work for you. Be proud to associate your ad with the Grand Opera House, and its over 1,700 volunteers. Call the business office for details at
563-588-4356.


Sponsor a Show at the Grand!
Opportunities are still available for our current S.E.T. (Sponsor an Evening of Theater) program. Sponsor a GRAND evening for your business associates, friends, and employees and you will receive free tickets for your sponsorship evening. (Up to 40 tickets) as well as:

  • A full page advertisement in our playbill. A $400 value.
  • Your company display in our lobby.
  • Your personal welcome to the audience from our stage.
  • Entertain your guests using our lobby after the show.
  • Publicity galore! Your sponsorship will be publicized in all Grand Opera House advertisements and will appear on the new lighted sign outside of the theater.

We have comfortable seating for 625 guests, set in a handsome historic theater. There is convenient parking and we are handicap accessible. Now is the time to book your event for next year!


Check out the amazing 2008 season!
 

Business Office
(563) 588-4356

 

The Grand Opera House
135 8th Street
P.O. Box 632

Dubuque, Iowa 52004-0632

Box Office
(563) 588-1305
Fax: (563) 588-3497
Box Office Email

 

This site last updated: August 7, 2008

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