Detroit Opera House is one of the most recognizable historic theatres in downtown Detroit. The building opened in 1922 as the Capitol Theatre and was designed by architect C. Howard Crane with inspiration from grand European opera houses. Today, the venue offers more than 2,700 seats and hosts opera, dance, musicals, concerts and other stage productions, combining monumental architecture with a varied programme for broad audiences.
The interior retains the character of a classic theatre, with elaborate decorative details, a large auditorium and multiple seating levels facing the stage. The space is designed for performances in which music, speech and visual stage details all play an important role, while spacious lobby areas help audiences move comfortably before performances and during intermissions. Its combination of historic atmosphere and modern theatrical infrastructure makes the building itself part of the event experience.
The theatre is located at 1526 Broadway St, Detroit, United States, in the downtown area, with entrance doors on both Broadway Street and Madison Avenue. The Detroit Opera House Parking Center is nearby at 1426 Broadway Street, leaving only a short walk to the theatre, while a Detroit People Mover station is approximately one block away. For a broader overview of transport options and getting around Detroit, see the city information further down the page.