Tabor Opera House — Attraction in Leadville

We were really looking forward to experiencing a play at this historic opera house. Everything was completely unorganized. From entering to purchase tickets at the door, we were never told that there was a vip event going on. We were asked to wait to enter, which we did. Once we finally were allowed to enter, we were assisted to our seats, which were supposed to be General Admission. However, seating was instead being suggested. The performance itself, was quite entertaining, but we left at intermission. The story seemed quite complete, and the seats while very vintage and beautiful, were very uncomfortable being made only of wood. We simply did not wish to endure another hour plus of this particular venue. Best of luck for this historic theatre, but please get your act together. ...

Lots of history here.

Walk on stage, under the stage, backstage. Play the piano on stage. You can do it. You can walk where thousands of others have over the many many years. Probably touch a few door handles and whatnot that have been touched by famous celebrities.

It's a very surreal feeling as we walked around looking at the beauty of this time piece.

Things will change. I'm not sure how all it will change but this historical site is going to be sold to the city of Leadville. I would imagine that the city will do a great job preserving and showing off this gem of a place.

I'm glad we paid the fee to get in. It wasn't bad and only $2 for 12 and under. I think it was $12 for adults. But all this will probably change after the...

As an opera and history nerd, this was the highlight of my trip to Leadville! I have been in love with The Ballad of Baby Doe since college and I was so happy to learn the true stories of Augusta, Horace, and Baby Doe during my tour. I was sad to not be able to see Baby Doe’s cabin during my trip because it was closed for the season, but this tour more than made up for it. I even got to sing a little bit of the opera in the house itself, which was such a treat! Thank you for keeping such a beautiful piece of history alive. The building, staff, and experience were...