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College Light Opera Company

Highfield Theatre · Falmouth, MA

Why you should go…

College Light Opera Company is a summer stock theatre company that has performed in Falmouth since 1969, continuing a tradition started by Oberlin College's Gilbert and Sullivan players. Each summer roughly 75 emerging theatre artists take up an eleven-week residency, staging nine operettas and musicals at the historic Highfield Theatre. The repertoire ranges from classic operettas to Broadway shows like Evita and Carousel.

  • #summer theatre
  • #opera
  • #musicals
  • #falmouth
  • #highfield theatre

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General theatre & events guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Curtain time is firm

    Latecomers are commonly held at the back until a scene break, so build in a buffer.

  • Study the seating chart

    Price and sightline vary a lot within the same house. A few rows back can be the better seat.

  • Rush and lottery seats exist

    Many venues release same-day tickets at a discount if you are flexible about where you sit.

  • Arrive with time to spare

    Parking, bag check, and finding your row all take longer than you think on a full house.

What's around here?

The closest stops to College Light Opera Company, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    Date Night

    Schooner Liberté

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    Iconic

    Steamship Authority

    $25–$50

    Ferry service to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket from Cape Cod.

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    Iconic

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    Quirky Fun

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    Under $25

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