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What is the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House?

The Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center is a 21st century reinterpretation of the traditional “horseshoe” shaped opera house, engineered specifically for performance of opera and musical theatre, with stages equipped for the performance of ballet and other types of dance.

Why is the Winspear Opera House so famous?

The Winspear Opera House was designed by Foster + Partners under Pritzker prize-winning architect Norman Foster and Deputy Chairman Spencer de Grey. Renowned for its outstanding acoustics, intimate 2200-seat performance hall and iconic architecture, it is one of the nation’s premier performing art venues.

Why is the Dallas Opera House named after Margot Winspear?

The opera house is named for the late Margot and Bill Winspear, who in their lifetimes were devoted supporters of the opera art form and The Dallas Opera. Their generous gift helped enable the construction of the AT&T Performing Arts Center.

Is there a coat check at the Winspear Opera House?

Coat check is currently unavailable in the Winspear Opera House. Booster seats are available free-of-charge at Guest Services. Family restrooms are available in the West Lobbies on all levels. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and light snacks are available from bar stations located on multiple levels of the venue.

What should I wear to Winspear Opera House?

Wear whatever makes you comfortable. We do not have a formal dress code and most people tend to wear business attire. You will see more casual attire on Wednesday nights and Sunday afternoons, and more formal attire on Opening Night and weekend evenings.

How much is parking at the Winspear Opera House?

Parking may also be available at the gate before an event with cash or credit card starting 2 hours before curtain at the following rates: Lexus Red Self Parking: $20. Lexus Silver Self Parking: $17. Lexus Red Valet Parking: $30.

Where do you park at Winspear Edmonton?

Parking at the Winspear The Library and Canada Place parkades provide heated underground parking with pedway connections to the event venues. Parking is also available at on-street meters in the vicinity. Metered (street) parking is free on Sundays and Statutory Holidays.

Is there parking at Winspear Opera House?

Limited underground parking beneath the Winspear is available in the Lexus Red Garage. At TDO performances, self parking is $15 and Valet parking is $25. Reserved parking is available as a benefit to our Inner Circle members.

What is the glass facade at the Winspear Opera House?

The entrance to the Winspear Opera House features the Annette and Harold Simmons Signature Glass Facade, which ascends 60 feet creating a seamless visual appearance between the vibrant red glass panels of the McDermott Performance Hall and the surrounding Sammons Park. Radiating from the Winspear Opera House on all sides, the Sky Canopy provides shade to the Simmons Glass Facade over three acres of Sammons Park, defining new outdoor spaces for visitors to gather.

Who designed the Winspear Opera House?

The Winspear Opera House is designed by Foster + Partners under Pritzker prize-winning architect Norman Foster and Deputy Chairman Spencer de Grey.

Is the coat check available in Winspear Opera House?

Coat check is currently unavailable in the Winspear Opera House.

Can you have pre-show dining at Wolfgang Puck?

You will have the option to add pre-show dining when you purchase a Broadway Series package.

Does Wolfgang Puck cater for Broadway?

Before each Broadway Series event, patrons can enjoy a catered buffet meal that has been specially paired with the evening’s show by Wolfgang Puck Catering. You will have the option to add pre-show dining when you purchase a Broadway Series package.

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