Mission & History
Founded in 1929, the Chautauqua Opera Company is North America's oldest continuously operating summer opera company and fourth-oldest opera company after the Metropolitan Opera, Cincinnati Opera and San Francisco Opera.
Leadership & Staff
Steven Osgood is the General and Artistic Director of the Chautauqua Opera Company and Carol Rausch is the Music Administrator/Chorus Master.
Press Releases/News Links
View articles about the Chautauqua Opera Company written by The Chautauquan Daily.
Supers and Children’s Choir
"Supers" people of all ages who volunteer their time and act as "extras" in Chautauqua Opera productions. Volunteers may perform as waiters, guards, townsfolk, etc., according to the production's needs.
Performance Venues & Accessibility
During the season, the Chautauqua Opera Company uses Norton Hall and the Jane A. Gross Opera Center.