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How many seats are in McCaw Hall?
2,963McCaw Hall / Capacity
McCaw Hall encompasses the state-of-the-art 2,900-seat Susan Brotman Auditorium, the 380-seat Nesholm Family Lecture Hall, Prelude Café, elegant lobbies fronted by a luminous five-story serpentine glass wall, two beautiful donor/special function rooms, and a 17,800-square-foot public plaza (the Kreielsheimer Promenade) …
Where does the Seattle Opera perform?
Marion Oliver McCaw Hall
Since August 2003, Seattle Opera has performed at Marion Oliver McCaw Hall (capacity: 2,967), which was built on the site of the old Seattle Opera House at Seattle Center. The company’s current general director is Christina Scheppelmann, who assumed the role in August 2019.
How long is the Nutcracker at Mccaw Hall?
Run Time: 2 hours and 3 minutes, including a 25-minute intermission.
When was the Seattle Opera House built?
Located on the grounds of Seattle Center and owned by the city of Seattle, McCaw Hall’s two principal tenants are the Seattle Opera and Pacific Northwest Ballet….McCaw Hall.
| Construction | |
|---|---|
| Built | 1927–1928 |
| Opened | May 18, 1928 (original) April 21, 1962 June 28, 2003 |
| Renovated | 2002–2003 1959–1962 |
| Construction cost | $90 million |
How should I dress for the Seattle Opera?
Although many people enjoy dressing up when they go to operas, there’s no dress code. At Seattle Opera you’ll see people wearing everything from ball gowns and tuxes to shorts and Birkenstocks. Feel free to dress up for a special night out, dress down for comfort, or find your own happy medium.
What do you wear to the Opera?
There’s no compulsory dress code. Wear what you’ll feel comfortable in. It can get cold in the theatre, so consider an extra layer. And if you’re seeing a show on an outdoor stage, bring warm and weather-proof clothing!
Is there an opera house in Seattle?
The Grand Opera House in Seattle, Washington, US, designed by Seattle architect Edwin W. Houghton, a leading designer of Pacific Northwest theaters, was once the city’s leading theater. Today, only its exterior survives as the shell of a parking garage.
Is the Seattle Opera good?
Brilliant production really elevated the opera. But this building is a joy to move around in and has an auditorium with superb acoustics and perfect sightlines (unlike so many British houses like ROH and Glyndebourne). Lovely warm, friendly ushers and bar staff; audience felt friendly too. All good here in Seattle.
What is McCaw Hall?
Visit our Photo Gallery to see our spaces. McCaw Hall was built to facilitate extremely complex theatrical and musical presentations in the most cost effective way. Resident tenants, Pacific Northwest Ballet and Seattle Opera, helped design the hall specifically for this purpose. 501 (c) (3) rates available to qualifying organizations.
How good is the sound in the new Seattle Opera Hall?
The sound in the hall is nothing short of amazing. The new Hall fulfilled nearly ten years of hard work and dedication from the staffs of Seattle Opera, Pacific Northwest Ballet, and Seattle Center.
Who is Marion McCaw Hall designed by?
Marion Oliver McCaw Hall opened on June 28, 2003. Designed by LMN Architects, featuring the work of interior designer Deborah Sussman, artist Leni Schwendinger, and the landscape designers of Gustafson Guthrie Nichol Ltd. The sound in the hall is nothing short of amazing.