

The building underwent significant reconstruction beginning in 1997 after the opera season. This original site remains the location of the current Crosby Theatre.

In 1967, a fire destroyed the theatre, but it was rebuilt in 1968, to accommodate 1,889 patrons. It was located on a west-facing basin selected for its acoustical properties and the views of the valley below. The original theatre, built in 1957, held 480 seats. © Ken Howard / Photo courtesy of the Santa Fe Opera Another unique feature is that sunsets and summer storms can be viewed through the opening in the rear of the stage.

The Crosby Theatre, performance venue for the Santa Fe Opera, is an open-air theatre with a unique roof structure.
