Now celebrating 120 years of service to the community, the Opera House is in need of major restoration in order to provide continued excellence to a growing audience. It’s been 30 years since this Lexington community treasure was last refurbished and the continued use is starting to show.
The W. Paul and Lucille Caudill Little Foundation has generously awarded the Opera House Fund a $500,000 grant. Our challenge is to raise the required matching funds. Our goal is to double the match. We are seeking $1 million in contributions which will enable us to accomplish the following goals by Fall of 2007:
| The list of proposed upgrades includes: | Estimated Cost |
| • All New Seats | $350,000 |
| • State-of-the-art Permanent Sound System | $500,000 |
| • Upgraded Theatrical Lighting Instruments | $250,000 |
| • Improved Safety Lighting for Auditorium & Pub Level | $150,000 |
| • Stage and Dressing Room Upgrades | $200,000 |
| • Lobby and Pub Furnishings | $50,000 |
| * Other needs may be addressed as funds become available. Scheduled projects to begin Summer - 2007 | |
Please help us preserve living history and improve the facilities of this cherished live entertainment venue by selecting one of the suggested donation opportunities below. Or, consider making a seperate donation. Please pick up a contribution brochure and donation envelopes in the Opera House lobby, or print out a copy off this website and simply mail it in.
Share the vision. The value of the Lexington Opera House to the community cannot be understated – nor should it be taken for granted. Support the mission.