elkader opera house

We visited Elkader, Iowa because my Algerian husband wanted to check out the town which was named after Emir Abdelkader. A lovely shopkeeper recommended the Opera House for a performance of the musical "Thoroughly Modern Millie" so we went to the local pharmacy and purchased very reasonable tickets. The pharmacist, a delightful gentleman, immediately introduced us to his wife who manages the Opera House. She too was the nicest lady! We received a most interesting tour, which included a collection of Algerian artifacts, and also learned about all the volunteers and the work involved with restoring this 1903 historic landmark to its old splendor in 2004. It is truly wonderful and remarkable! The evening performance of the musical was amazing and featured a very talented cast, thoroughly skilled in singing, acting and dancing. The Elkader Opera House offers plays and shows, as well as touring performers, making it the true center of cultural activity in the area. The total experience and the warm welcome really made our visit extra special!

We are a group of 6 seniors (3 married couples) visiting the Guttenburg/Clayton County area. We purchased tickets to the opera house's production of "Thoroughly Modern Millie" in October 2014. This was a wonderful experience for all of us. The cast and band crew did a supurb job... A much higher quality performance than I expected from a small regional theater. The opera house itself has been wonderfully restored. There is not a bad seat in the house and the ticket cost is very reasonable.