HdG Opera House Sets Grand Opening Date

HAVRE DE GRACE, MD — In less than two months, the Havre de Grace Opera House will officially reopen.

A grand opening date has been set in late June for the project, where construction crews will complete any finishing touches in the weeks ahead.

The roof will be added, concrete floors will be installed and utilities will take shape. Insulation and pipe grids will be double-checked.

At the end of May, the elevator, atrium, theater seating and tile floor will also go in, and painting will take place.

Since 1871, the opera house has served as everything from City Hall headquarters to a public school. Currently, the historic building is underutilized and poses safety hazards, according to the city.

Renovations were designed to enable more people to attend performances and hold gatherings.

Plans called for upgrading utilities plus sound and lighting; increasing the theater from 120 to 200 seats; renovating the rehearsal space and dressing rooms; adding a first-floor box office and mixed-use space; and bringing the building into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The grand opening being planned by the Havre de Grace Arts Collective is scheduled for June 24.

Photo Credit: City of Havre de Grace.