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Waterville Opera House
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901, United States
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El
Review №1

An amazing venue with a deep and Rich history here in Waterville.

Je
Review №2

Beautiful stage, the seating needs updating, I think most seats are still original to this 100 year old theater. Great for atmosphere but not always comfortable for leg room.

He
Review №3

Excellent venue!! So much love and personality between the opera house and the staff. Student and kids discount. No better place to keep the arts alive in Waterville!!

Is
Review №4

An absolutely stunning venue! I have seen some of my favorite shows here. Friendly and helpful staff.

sa
Review №5

Beautiful venue, but seats have very little leg room for a tall person

Ke
Review №6

The show we saw was 5 stars but that is it. 1 concession stand with 1 person working it for a sold out show. I waited 30 minutes in a line for water. It really wasnt a line because people just kept migrating into it. If they are going to sell drinks, souvenirs or whatever they need to get some organization in there and maybe more than 1 person working those stations.

Jo
Review №7

A great place to see a show.

Pa
Review №8

Great experience. Would have liked to see more selection at the bar. Especially an IPA that isnt goose island. Something local?

Cy
Review №9

Awesome venue for an intimate experience.

Jo
Review №10

Love the talent we have in Central Maine. WOH is a beautiful old theater. Its a treat to see the variety of shows offered in this historical building.

Me
Review №11

Wonderful setting for viewing both locally produced performances and streamed national shows. The pricing makes it affordable for all. The venue features a great deal of history. The only downside is you just might have to get cozy with your neighbors

Ki
Review №12

For a small city theater, we always enjoy all the performances we have seen there. Love its historic feel.

Ma
Review №13

Great Venue i have seen many people preform. Here from KebMo to Post Modern Jukebox. Comfortable and affordable.

Ar
Review №14

This is the best way to hear a show. We saw Johnny Lang and a few other Bands. If you have a chance to see a show, this is The place!!!

EM
Review №15

Acoustics are wonderful here. My favorite venue for concerts and shows.

Je
Review №16

I love this place! Great shows and great staff!

Ma
Review №17

This place is great! The atmosphere is lovely and the shows are always fun and engaging. Beautiful sets, too! Its clear these folks put a lot of time and effort into bringing Waterville some fabulous, family-friendly entertainment.

Sc
Review №18

One of Maines treasures. Beautifully restored to balance modern comfort with historic charm.

Am
Review №19

Went there 2 years ago with a great friend and had a blast got to see a country music concert featuring The band little Texas! had a bar, with alcohol and non-alcoholic drinks also go to get autographs at the end of the night!!

Ka
Review №20

Absolutely gorgeous, sound is wonderful, not a bad seat in the house. Seating is a bit cramped for taller people but otherwise a great experience.

Fe
Review №21

Massive dressing rooms + friendly staff = fun gig

Ro
Review №22

Located close to home.

Sa
Review №23

Perfect Setting! Perfect Pitch!What a wonderful, beautiful experience to enjoy talented musicians and the good manners of those in attendance. Gershwins Rhapsody In Blue was a personal favorite. The musicians were from Colby as well as excellence local musicians. I wish I could mention all by name. We enjoyed the featured mezzo soprano, soprano, tenor, pianist and the wonderfully lighthearted and engaging conductor. We had balcony seats overlooking the guest pianist so I could enjoy the incredible hand over hand work required to play Rhapsody in Blue. It brought back memories of my mother playing this piece while I stood at attention awaiting her nod.

Sh
Review №24

The Waterville Opera House is a real beauty; restored with love and care. The acoustics are marvelous. My husband and I were there most recently to see the David Bomberg Quintet. Awesome show. See them if you have the chance.

An
Review №25

This was my first time here and I seen Post modern Jukebox, it was great, and entertainment was awesome and music was fantastic look forward to returning again

ri
Review №26

Very clean, loved the old opera house feel. Seats were very comfortable.

Sc
Review №27

Great venue, bring great acts to Central Maine

Ro
Review №28

Beautiful venue. Serves beer and wine.

Ja
Review №29

We saw the matinee of Newsies. They did a great job and you cant beat just being in the Waterville Opera House

Da
Review №30

Too bad they werent proffessional enough to mention on the phone message they would be closed on 12/23 before i drove 50 miles to buy tickets. Myself and a couple others here to buy xmas presents.!?

da
Review №31

A great place to see... ANYTHING... Love it

Li
Review №32

Old but functional. It has its own charms.

An
Review №33

Another perfect little theater in Maine to enjoy a show at

Ta
Review №34

Wow, Just went to The Wizard of Oz at the Waterville Opera House it was amazing! The show was awesome, the set was spectacular. The actors did a great job, and the Theater was a beautiful.

R
Review №35

Very intimate place to see a concert!

An
Review №36

This is a beautiful venue! Sound is amazing...

Ke
Review №37

Beautiful. Friendly staff. Great shows.

Je
Review №38

Lots of options to see shows. Plays, operas from the Met, music concerts and more. It is an intimate space so everyone has a good seat, even in the balconies. The seats are comfortable with just enough room. Become a member for $25 and get first pick seating to your favorite shows as well as a 10% discount. It also come with a free ticket to a Met or National theater viewing, worth almost the price of the membership making the membership a great deal.

Da
Review №39

Beautiful historic building. Seating is very tight.

Ti
Review №40

What a beautiful place to visit. The Nutcracker was such a wonderful show. My 4 year old watched from start to finish. Proof in the pudding.

El
Review №41

Great shows and good prices for seats

Wy
Review №42

Friendly helpful staff. The quality of plays have always been what was expected and more. They never fail to deliver. Charming atmosphere

Al
Review №43

Love Waterville Opera House! Great shows, fun summer camps!

co
Review №44

Ive been to all kinds of shows there and have never had a bad seat or have been disappointed in any way. Best place in kennebec county to see a show or listen to music. Highly recommend. Only complaint would be better bathroom access and more room around concessions. Do yourself a favor and get to the opera house for something, soon!

Ji
Review №45

Great venue for plays and concerts

Mo
Review №46

Absolutely professional performances by the entire cast. Barbara Streisand would have enjoyed this immensely. Well done to the director, cast and crew.

Pr
Review №47

We went to see the wizard of oz with the family and we all enjoyed ourselves!

Jo
Review №48

Friendly, easy to purchase tickets, website easy to browse! Enjoy every show I have seen there

Co
Review №49

I was amazed at how beautiful the building was. The seats were comfortable with leg room. The venue was also amazing and I would definitely see Fems of Rock again.

De
Review №50

I have only been once but it was amazing. I cant wait to go again. The interior is gorgeous since the restoration.

To
Review №51

Great experience, wonderful productions, only problem is some staff seems hard to talk to. Ive had some interactions with, Tamson I believe and not really great ones. Love the rest though!

Ca
Review №52

Saw the Wizard of Oz today. It was a wonderful time, tertific show and comfortable seating.

Br
Review №53

Great intimate venue. The seats are small with little leg room.

Mi
Review №54

Fantastic historic venue. Probably been here 10 times. Very clean. Friendly. Limited concession. Sound is amazing.

Sh
Review №55

Gorgeous historic venue with awesome shows

Bo
Review №56

Beautiful place. My daughter has her dance recital here every year and there isnt a bad seat in the house

Ta
Review №57

Beautifully restored Opera House with an impressive selection of shows for young and old

La
Review №58

Fantastic theater! Great sound plush seating, room to dance every where. Rusted Root blasting out lyrical jamb band flurry, tight musicians all around

Cl
Review №59

Wonderful historic building. All seats are good. From theatrical performances to concerts, you are sure to enjoy the event.

Ro
Review №60

Beautiful place, a must see. Had balcony seats and the view was fabulous. Plenty of nearby parking and great places to eat.

Aa
Review №61

Is a really nice small venue, we had a great show and time

Je
Review №62

Wonderful facility, excellent musical and theatrical productions, and a wide variety of talent.

Jo
Review №63

Not a bad seat in the house.

De
Review №64

Wizard of Oz-Outstanding performance by all!

Pa
Review №65

Love how they refurbished it. Hello Dolly was fabulous.

Te
Review №66

Great show - The Ghost of Paul Revere!

Ni
Review №67

The Waterville Opera House is a wonderful theater and I recommend it to anyone who wants to have a great venue for a theater or dance performance, or for a concert or a meeting. The Waterville Opera House is a great place!

Pa
Review №68

Beautiful restored theater, great acoustics. Very nice venue for any show...

Co
Review №69

Great theater!

Ko
Review №70

Saw the wizard of oz and it was amazing!

Di
Review №71

Need extra elevator for us handicapped with top floor seats.

LE
Review №72

Great venue for music, plays and more. Wheelchair accessible seating is limited but friendly staff

Ka
Review №73

I watched a live show here. I was thrilled and excited. I was sitting on the edge of my seat. It was great.

Ro
Review №74

Wonderful musical production of Annie. Excellent music & acting! Great place to go!

Ka
Review №75

Cant get better productions. Lots of history here

J
Review №76

Mallet Brothers and Adam Ezra Group. Great concert. Never been to Waterville Opera House. What a magnificent facility. JeffP. 11/3/17

Ja
Review №77

Beautifully restored opera house. Not a bad seat in the house.

Me
Review №78

Beautiful building

Ia
Review №79

Great historical opera house

Ji
Review №80

The best

Da
Review №81

I really enjoy the W.O.H. theatre and many of the preformances there. I do wish however that if you are going to be charged $5 for buying tickets online that you would have the capability of printing them off. I bought mine online for convenience and getting good seats just to make an effort to stop in while in town to pick up the tickets to find them closed in the middle of the day. They are only open 11-4 which doesnt work for me very often.

Da
Review №82

Awesome show. The Waterville Opera House is a great place to see a show.

As
Review №83

Recently went here for showing of Young Frankenstein. The venue isnt large, but its a classic theatre that doesnt put on stuffy airs. The actors are local and do a fantastic job.

Na
Review №84

Great venue! No complaints!

ch
Review №85

Ghost of Paul Revere was incredible!!! Beautiful place!!

Ja
Review №86

Awesome prompt experienced.speedy registration for my car 20 minutes in and outThank you

Sh
Review №87

Enjoyed new seats..very clean

Sa
Review №88

The Waterville Opera House might be the best part of Waterville. Local sponsors would do well to put big shows in the venue in order to bring names to the area. The only detractor is that Waterville is kind of a bust otherwise.

Le
Review №89

I was in Annie and honestly it was awesome. Even watching the shows you will tear up.

Tr
Review №90

Beautiful theatre!

Wi
Review №91

Awesome place to see a show

Ka
Review №92

Took in the Nutcracker. Very different interpretation. Beautiful show!

La
Review №93

Awesome REM Awards

li
Review №94

Great experience and nice staff

Sh
Review №95

Beautiful opera house. A great place to enjoy some afternoon entertainment

De
Review №96

What a cool venue to watch a childrens theatre production in!

Ke
Review №97

Really great venue for plays or comedians.

To
Review №98

Good shows, very clean, and a friendly staff. Last time I went I was able to see Bob Marley and had a few beers to boot.

Ca
Review №99

Went to see young Frankenstein,was a great show,awesome seats.beautiful building inside and out.will be back for more shows.

Je
Review №100

I dance thar and it great!

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  • Address:1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901, United States
  • Site:http://operahouse.org/
  • Phone:+1 207-873-7000
Categories
  • Opera house
  • Comedy club
  • Concert hall
  • Historical landmark
  • Performing arts theater
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
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