Stuart's Opera House

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Location: 46 Public Square, Nelsonville

Contact: Stuart's Opera House

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Phone: 740-753-1924

The Show Must Go On...

A lovingly restored theatre that reflects its glory days from 1879 through 1924 when it was home to touring vaudeville, melodrama and minstrel shows, Stuart's Opera House is the cornerstone of the Nelsonville Historic Arts District. 

Stuart's closed and sat empty from 1924 through the mid-seventies. In 1977 a non-profit community group set out to bring the theatre back to life and then a devastating fire nearly destroyed the building in 1980.  Seventeen years later in 1997, the opera house re-opened its doors and is now one of Southeast Ohio's most respected and revered places to experience live music.

Watch the video story of Stuart's Opera House.

Get There!

From Columbus

33 East to Nelsonville
Turn left on to Hocking St. at Rocky Boots
Proceed to Public Square
Opera House on your right at 52 Public Square
Parking available in front and on side streets

From Athens

33 West toward Nelsonville/Columbus
Turn right on to Hocking St. at Rocky Boots
Proceed to Public Square
Opera House on your right at 52 Public Square
Parking available in front and on side streets