Name

Opera Idaho

Legal name

Opera Idaho Inc.

Website

https://operaidaho.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts / Opera

NAICS

Musical Groups and Artists (711130), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111), Performing Arts Companies (7111), Other Performing Arts Companies (71119)

akta.pro primary industry

Opera & Operetta (MPAGABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Performing Arts Organizations (Theater, Dance, Opera, Music) (BPAGAHAB), Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB), Regional & Repertory Theatre Companies (MPAGABAB), Theater & Drama Education (Acting, Improvisation, Musical Theater) (EDAMAAAG)

Keywords

• Professional opera productions
• Live performing arts
• Opera education programs
• Chamber choral concerts
• Arts fundraising events

Headquarters

HQ city

Boise

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream representing 30-40% of total revenue. Includes mainstage opera productions, concerts, Broadway Pops collaborations, children's performances, and special events.
2. Individual Donations and Contributions: Philanthropic support from individual donors, patrons, and community members to support operations and artistic programming.
3. Foundation Grants: Grant funding from arts foundations and government arts agencies to support productions and educational programming.
4. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate partnerships at various levels (season sponsors, production sponsors, media sponsors, hospitality sponsors) providing financial support with recognition benefits.
5. Special Events and Fundraisers: Auction of Arias, Annual Gala, and other fundraising events generating revenue and donor engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Opera Idaho is a nonprofit professional regional opera company that produces fully staged opera productions, chamber choral concerts, dinner-theater shows, and educational performances serving Boise and the Treasure Valley. It maintains the Opera Idaho Orchestra and Chorus, a Resident Company of professional and emerging singers, the Opera Idaho Children's Choruses (OICC), and the Critical Mass Vocal Artists chamber ensemble. Programming is funded through a combination of single-ticket and subscription sales, individual donations, foundation grants, and corporate sponsorships.

Product overview

Opera Idaho is a $1.8-million regional opera company and the only professional opera company in Idaho, producing at least sixteen events per season including fully staged operas, concerts, musicals, and educational programs. The core offerings include Main Stage Opera Productions (such as La traviata, Suor Angelica & Gianni Schicchi, and Sweeney Todd), the Opera Idaho Orchestra and Chorus, and the annual free Opera in the Park outdoor concert. Supporting programs include the Opera Idaho Children's Choruses (OICC), Critical Mass Vocal Artists chamber ensemble, Operatinis dinner theater experiences, Art Song Recitals, Master Class Series for emerging artists, and the Opera Idaho Resident Company program. Educational outreach includes school shows and performances for K-12 students. Special events include the Annual Gala, Auction of Arias, and Laffont Competition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Opera Idaho Children's Choruses (OICC): Children's choruses program consisting of Kinder (3yr-1st graders), Angelus (2nd-5th graders), and Excelsior (6th-12th graders), founded in 1993.
• Critical Mass Vocal Artists
• Opera Idaho Orchestra
• Opera Idaho Resident Company
• Operatini

Products and services

• Main Stage Opera Productions Fully staged professional opera productions performed at The Egyptian Theatre and other Boise venues, featuring principal roles, chorus, and orchestra. Theatrical staging, sets, costumes, and orchestral accompaniment are integrated for a complete opera experience for opera enthusiasts and family audiences in the Treasure Valley.
• Opera in the Park Free annual outdoor concert at Julia Davis Park featuring the Opera Idaho Orchestra and Chorus, conducted by Music Director Andy Anderson. Designed as a family-friendly community event with food trucks and a beer/wine garden, drawing approximately 2,500 attendees per year.
• Opera Idaho Children's Choruses (OICC) Children's chorus program for children ages 3 through 12th grade, organized into three choruses (Kinder: ages 3-1st grade, Angelus: 2nd-5th grade, Excelsior: 6th-12th grade). The choruses present at least two concerts per season and serve as a talent pipeline for the Resident Company.
• Critical Mass Vocal Artists Opera Idaho's premier chamber choral ensemble, singing four or more concerts of a cappella and chamber music each season for Treasure Valley audiences seeking classical vocal chamber repertoire.
• Operatinis (Opera Dinner Theater) Opera dinner theater experience at The Sapphire Room at The Riverside Hotel featuring Opera Idaho artists performing opera arias, musical theater, jazz, and art song alongside a Mediterranean buffet. Tickets priced around $49-62 per person.
• Art Song Recitals Recital series featuring Opera Idaho Emerging Artists and Resident Company singers performing art songs — classical vocal works based on poems set to music — for audiences seeking more intimate vocal performances.
• Broadway Pops Collaborative pops concert with the Boise Philharmonic featuring Opera Idaho artists performing Broadway musical theater selections at the Morrison Center, blending opera and Broadway repertoire for broad audience appeal.
• Educational Outreach Programming Free performances and opera experiences for K-12 students and adult learners in schools, libraries, and public venues statewide. Includes school shows of condensed opera versions reaching thousands of children annually across Idaho.
• Master Class Series Public master classes presented by guest artists, renowned coaches, stage directors, and opera industry professionals for Resident Company members, young and emerging artists, and student artists seeking professional development.
• Annual Gala Annual fundraising black-tie gala event supporting Opera Idaho's operations and providing major-donor cultivation opportunities.
• Auction of Arias Annual fundraising event featuring live and silent auctions supporting Opera Idaho programming and operations.
• Laffont Competition (Metropolitan Opera) Regional round of the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition hosted by Opera Idaho, providing performance opportunities for young professional singers pursuing careers in opera.
• Pre-Performance Dinner Elegant three-course dinner experience with wine pairings, VIP parking, and opportunities to meet directors and conductors before mainstage opera productions, priced at $130 per person.
• CATS: Young Actors Edition One-hour adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit musical CATS tailored for young actors and presented by Opera Idaho's Children's Choruses, giving youth performers stage experience and families a child-friendly theatrical production.
• Special Event Singing Bookings Booking service (handled via Stacey at Opera Idaho) allowing businesses and individuals to hire Opera Idaho professional singers for corporate events, weddings, festivals, birthdays, and special occasions requiring high-quality live vocal entertainment.
• Noche de Serenatas Culturally-specific operatic event (zarzuela-style programming) included in the 2025-2026 season, with tiered ticket pricing including terrace, chair, hillside, and box seating for audience members in the Treasure Valley.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Opera AmericacoreOthersOpera Idaho is a proud member of Opera America, the national service organization for opera. This affiliation provides industry resources, networking, professional development, and positions Opera Idaho as a recognized professional regional (Opera America Level Three) opera company.
• Boise PhilharmoniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration including co-production of Broadway Pops concerts featuring Opera Idaho artists, use of Boise Philharmonic rehearsal hall for performances, and collaboration on Carmina Burana with Master Chorale. Mutual artistic and logistical support between the two major Treasure Valley arts organizations.
• Boise Contemporary TheatercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual collaboration on All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914, a moving theatrical experience combining stagecraft with vocal performance. The partnership combines expressive stagecraft with soaring vocal performance.
• Ballet IdahosecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on The Nutcracker for multiple seasons and Carmina Burana production with Boise Philharmonic Master Chorale. Joint programming brings opera and dance together.
• American Federation of Musicians Local 423coreOthersThe Opera Idaho Orchestra is represented by American Federation of Musicians Local 423, the musicians' union representing professional musicians in the Boise area.
• Esther Simplot Performing Arts AcademysecondaryOthersOpera Idaho offices are located on the Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy campus, sharing facilities with other performing arts organizations.
• Rediscovered BookssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on A Christmas Carol production, bringing literature and opera together for community engagement.
• KTVBsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal NBC affiliate and media sponsor providing coverage and promotion of Opera Idaho events. Media partnership includes event sponsorship and promotional support.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mobile Opera: Regional opera company previously led by Andy Anderson (Opera Idaho's current Music Director). Highly comparable scale, mission, and market profile — a small-budget regional opera in a mid-sized Southern city with similar programming.
• Boise Contemporary Theater: Boise-based professional theater company collaborating annually with Opera Idaho on All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914. Shares audiences, donor base, and venue relationships in the Treasure Valley performing arts community.
• Arizona Opera: Regional opera company serving Phoenix and Tucson with comparable mid-sized regional opera scale. A direct peer in Opera America's network with similar mainstage production model and education/outreach programs.
• Opera Mississippi: Small-budget regional opera company previously led by Stacey Trenteseaux (Opera Idaho's current General Director). Comparable budget tier, market size, and programming approach — provides direct precedent on the current leadership's operating playbook.
• Boise Philharmonic: Boise-based professional orchestra and a direct collaborative peer. Both organizations co-produce Broadway Pops and Carmina Burana, share rehearsal facilities, and serve the same Treasure Valley performing arts audience with overlapping donor and patron bases.
• Opera Colorado: Regional opera company serving the Denver metro with comparable budget tier and programming scope. Direct peer as another Opera America member producing mainstage opera, Resident Artist training, and educational outreach.
• Utah Opera: Regional opera company serving the Intermountain West with similar budget scale and programming model. A direct peer as another Opera America-affiliated regional opera company in a comparable mid-sized metropolitan market in the western United States.
• Idaho Shakespeare Festival: Boise-based professional theater company and direct local peer. Shares venues with Opera Idaho, serves overlapping Treasure Valley audiences, and is part of the same Boise performing arts ecosystem and donor network.
• Portland Opera: Pacific Northwest regional opera company and direct peer in Opera America's network. Comparable in producing fully-staged operas, Resident Artist programs, and education outreach in a mid-sized metropolitan market.
• Ballet Idaho: Boise-based professional ballet company and direct performing arts peer. Co-produces The Nutcracker for multiple seasons and Carmina Burana with Opera Idaho, sharing artistic resources and audience demographics in the Treasure Valley.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/operaidaho

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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