Smith's Opera House
Landmark and historical place Performance art theatre
Smith Opera House, also known as the Geneva Theater, the Smith, and Smith's Opera House, is a historic theater building located at Geneva in Ontario County, New York. It was constructed in 1894 and is a -story, detached brick-and-stone building. It was built by one of Geneva's most respected citizens, William Smith. It was renovated in 1931 as a movie theater by architect Victor Rigaumount in a unique combination of Art Deco and Baroque motifs. Read more
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Edward H. 2015-03-09
I rented a music room there back around 1988 for a year and it was great! It was above the theatre part of the building, I think on the 3rd floor. It...
I rented a music room there back around 1988 for a year and it was great! It was above the theatre part of the building, I think on the 3rd floor. It...
Nancy M. 2016-11-01
Stunning building, beautiful acoustics for live performances.
Stunning building, beautiful acoustics for live performances.
Debby H. 2016-07-14
Our family saw Vicki Lawrence there a couple years back and she was hilarious!
Our family saw Vicki Lawrence there a couple years back and she was hilarious!
Joseph S. 2016-05-26
Beautiful, ornate, old-style theater, with comfortable seats and excellent acoustics.
Beautiful, ornate, old-style theater, with comfortable seats and excellent acoustics.
Sean B. 2015-11-18
A great place for an intimate concert. A true Opera House.
A great place for an intimate concert. A true Opera House.
Karen Kaiser P. 2015-10-25
Beautiful inside! Restored, clean, parking is free , easy in and out!
Beautiful inside! Restored, clean, parking is free , easy in and out!
Michael S. 2015-10-24
A beautiful evening of Art Garfunkel, all the way to "almost" the end. Someone in Row W, near the west wall, chose to start talking while Art was...
A beautiful evening of Art Garfunkel, all the way to "almost" the end. Someone in Row W, near the west wall, chose to start talking while Art was...
Cora Treoir D. 2015-10-22
This is the best facility in the region to experience a live music performance. The fact that they also book such great acts only makes it more...
This is the best facility in the region to experience a live music performance. The fact that they also book such great acts only makes it more...
Janet B. 2015-10-21
We are blessed to have this great place in are community
We are blessed to have this great place in are community
Fred W. 2015-10-08
I think it's one of the best places that I have ever seen a show. Will keep going back for more.
I think it's one of the best places that I have ever seen a show. Will keep going back for more.
Mary M. 2015-10-08
We drove there for a special showing of the movie "Suffragette"! The opera house is stunning and it's an easy ride from Rochester.
We drove there for a special showing of the movie "Suffragette"! The opera house is stunning and it's an easy ride from Rochester.
Mike S. 2015-10-07
Great venue. A local treasure. We have seen many events there.
Great venue. A local treasure. We have seen many events there.
Jennifer C. 2015-09-21
Wonderful production! Beautiful opera house. Friendly people. Easy to locate. Fun night out.
Wonderful production! Beautiful opera house. Friendly people. Easy to locate. Fun night out.
Bruce O. 2015-09-17
Awesome acoustics. Classy environment. Worth the drive to Geneva.
Awesome acoustics. Classy environment. Worth the drive to Geneva.
Nora Rebecca O. 2015-05-23
It's a beautifully restored theatre. The acoustics are so-so and it needs a little cosmetic work here and there. But the overall architectural...
It's a beautifully restored theatre. The acoustics are so-so and it needs a little cosmetic work here and there. But the overall architectural...
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