Harrison Opera House

Coordinates: 36°51′30″N 76°17′24″W / 36.85833°N 76.29000°W / 36.85833; -76.29000
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Edythe C. and Stanley L. Harrison Opera House
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Address160 Virginia Beach Blvd.
Norfolk, Virginia
United States
Coordinates36°51′30″N 76°17′24″W / 36.85833°N 76.29000°W / 36.85833; -76.29000
OwnerCity of Norfolk
OperatorCity of Norfolk
TypeOpera house
Capacity1,632
Construction
Reopened1993
Website
www.sevenvenues.com

The Edythe C. and Stanley L. Harrison Opera House, also known as the Harrison Opera House, is the official home of the Virginia Opera in the Ghent district of Norfolk, Virginia. Once a World War II USO theater, this historic venue was renovated in 1993. Τhe renovated Harrison Opera House has 1,632 seating capacity.

The building is attached to the former Norfolk Municipal Auditorium, which now serves as storage and administrative space for the Virginia Opera.

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