Nevada Opera

{{short description|Former American opera company}} The '''Nevada Opera''' was an American opera company located in Reno, Nevada. Founded in 1967 by Ted and Deena Puffer, the company staged more than 180 productions during its five decade history.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.tahoedailytribune.com/article/20130223/ARCHIVES01/130229951|title=Nevada Opera elects new president|work=Tahoe Daily Tribune|date=February 22, 2013}}</ref>

The opera company behind Nevada Opera is one of the oldest professional performing arts company in the State. The mission of the Nevada Opera arts company is to educate, enrich, entertain and enlighten students and citizens.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nevada Opera Association|url=http://visitreno.com/noa/index.php|access-date=2021-06-23|website=visitreno.com}}</ref>

The Opera is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nevada Opera - Experience the Emotion|url=http://www.nevadaopera.org/20102011season/|access-date=2021-06-23|website=www.nevadaopera.org}}</ref>

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Category:Defunct American opera companies Category:Culture of Reno, Nevada Category:Performing arts in Nevada Category:Musical groups established in 1967 Category:1967 establishments in Nevada