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LOT,a 501c3 not-for-profit opera company based in Loveland,CO, was founded in 2004 for the purpose of "bringing opera to the hearts and minds of all". Dr. Hoch founded LOT to give opportunities to many talented emerging young artists, community singers, and to enrich the region's performing arts.
Why I Love Loveland Opera Theatre
Loveland Opera Theatre's mission is to offer outstanding operatic performances and educational opportunities in our community.
I'm a long time lover of opera. As a junior high early teen, I tuned in to the Voice of Firestone every week in order to experience the thrill of hearing those magnificent voices. So the effort to bring live opera with outstanding local and area musicians to the Rialto Theater in downtown Loveland inspired my immediate enthusiasm and support. Although the early growing pains and worries about how to finance this expensive art form have been sometimes difficult, we opera lovers have not been disappointed. Our hope is that more and more young people who experience these perfomances will come to know, understand and love the opera and musical theater.
From the beginning the productions have been outstanding (from Gilbert and Sullivan to Mozart, Puccini, and the Marx brothers) and played before enthusiastic and growing audiences. It has been astonishing to witness the numbers of classically trained outstanding singers in the area who need opportunities to practice and showcase their art and want to audition for Loveland Opera Theatre.
The dream of Dr. Juliana Bishop Hoch to bring opera to the hearts and minds of all, and to foster the development of young singers is being fulfilled.
Sincerely,
Terry McIntosh
Loveland Opera Theatre tells stories through music for Northern Colorado by creating transformative experiences, and approachable, professional performances for our audiences.
We commit to advancing artistic excellence and education, attracting new audiences, and engaging and inspiring our diverse communities.
We create artistic and professional employment opportunities for our Colorado arts community.
Our vision is to bring opera to the hearts and minds of all.
Loveland Opera Theatre (LOT) was founded in 2004 by Dr. Juliana Bishop Hoch, for the purpose of “bringing opera to the hearts and minds of all”. LOT is a 501c3 not-for-profit opera company based in Loveland, Colorado. Dr. Hoch founded LOT to give opportunities to many talented “emerging young artists” and “community” singers in Colorado needing a venue in which to perform. LOT has provided a nurturing environment in which these local talents could learn and grow and bring the performing arts to the community of Northern Colorado.
LOT has produced numerous fully-staged operas and musicals as well as fund-raising Galas and concerts since its' beginnings. We focus on providing entertainment that is accessible and fun for our audiences. Our main stage performances are mainly in English and are centered around fun or uplifting themes. Whether you are a first-time audience member, or an opera "buff", you will find something to smile about at a LOT performance.
Education of children is near and dear to the heart of Loveland Opera Theatre. "Opera for Kids" programs present shortened versions of our main stage productions which are an ideal introduction to opera for families with young children. LOT also launched the Dahlen Educational Outreach program in 2021 which provides short in-school touring opera performances and in-person performances at the Rialto Theater for Thompson School District in Northern Colorado. We continue to partner with the Thompson and Poudre school districts to present special opera programs for elementary through high school students.
Over the past twenty years, LOT has produced numerous operatic productions such as The Gondoliers by Gilbert and Sullivan, The Magic Flute by Mozart, The Elixir of Love by Donizetti, Hansel and Gretel by Humperdinck, HMS Pinafore by Gilbert and Sullivan, La Boheme by Puccini, The Mikado by Gilbert and Sullivan, Kismet by Robert Wright and George Forrest, Pirates of Penzance by Gilbert and Sullivan, The Merry Wives of Windsor by Otto Nicolai, The Merry Widow by Lehar, Cosi Fan Tutte by Mozart, Cendrillon by Pauline Viardot, Brigadoon by Lerner & Loewe and The Ballad of Baby Doe by Douglas Moore and John Latouche, Iolanthe by Gilbert and Sullivan, and The Sound of Music by Rodgers and Hammerstein.
Other performances have included: "Love Makes the World Go Round" Gala (2006), "It's a Grand Night For Singing" Gala (2007), "S'Wonderful" Gala - Cole Porter and George Gershwin - (2008), "Mystery on the High 'Cs'" Gala (2009), "5 STAR Gala" (2010), "Everybody Loves PUCCINI" (2011), "Give Our Regards to Broadway" Gala (2012), "Viva Verdi" Gala (2013), "From London to Broadway with Love" (2014), and "Opera Jukebox LIVE" (2015-17) and numerous virtual events during 2020-2021. LOT's Christmas Gala, "Dreaming of a White Christmas" took place at TPC Colorado Clubhouse Ballroom in 2023 with "We Wish You A Merry Christmas held in December 2024.
Get your tickets today for "A Night In Vienna: An Opera Ball" where audiences are encouraged to dress to the nines, put on a masquarade mask and join us for a three course meal, opera and operetta favorites performed by some of LOT's star performers from this season. This event will be held at TPC at the Clubhouse Ballrooms in Berthoud Colorado on December 27th at 4:30pm. For tickets visit our website at lovelandopera.org/tickets. This event will be counting down to a very special announcement regarding Loveland Opera's 2026 Season.
Join us in 2026 for another year of Educational Outreach! We will be touring "Little Red's Most Unusual Day" with Music by Rossini and Offenbach and Libretto by John Davies to schools in TSD and some in PSD. We will have a special public performance on 02/14/2026 at Grimm Brothers Brewery at 12:00pm
Organization name
Loveland Opera Theatre
other names
LOT
2007
Tax id (EIN)
26-0348842
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Organization Size
Medium Organization
Address
3198 Twin Heron CourtHeadquarters
1314 E. 18th St.Mailing
P.O. Box 7293Larimer County, CO, US