Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House, Opera house in Arts District, Dallas, United States
The Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House is a modern opera house in Dallas's Arts District seating around 2200 patrons in a horseshoe arrangement within the Margaret McDermott Performance Hall. The venue hosts opera performances, ballet shows, Broadway productions, and concerts.
This building opened in 2009 after Margot and Bill Winspear made a major gift to support its construction. The structure was designed by renowned British architect Norman Foster.
The Dallas Opera and Texas Ballet Theater present regular performances here, bringing opera, ballet, Broadway shows, and concerts to audiences throughout the year. This building serves as a central gathering place for people who love the performing arts.
The building provides accessible parking, assistive listening devices, open captioning, and sign language interpretation for all attendees. Multiple entrances allow for flexible arrival, and staff can help with navigation questions.
The Grand Lobby features a large glass facade that can fully open, connecting the interior with the surrounding Performance Park. A solar canopy shades the three acres of landscaped grounds, creating a pleasant outdoor space to explore.
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