Clayton Opera House

09/16/2025

🎭✨ Family Fun at the Clayton Opera House! ✨🎭
Looking for unforgettable family entertainment this fall? We’ve got TWO magical shows that will delight kids and adults alike:

🪄 Mark Nizer’s 4D Magic
📅 Friday, October 17 | 7:00 PM
Prepare to be amazed as world-class juggler and comedian Mark Nizer combines mind-blowing 4D technology, magic, and hilarious fun for all ages!

🧜‍♀️ The Little Mermaid
📅 Saturday, November 8 | 3:00 PM
Dive under the sea with this classic tale brought to life on stage! Colorful costumes, enchanting music, and a story loved for generations.

🎟️ Tickets available now at tickets.claytonoperahouse.com or call the Box Office at 315-686-2200.
Don’t miss out—make memories with your family this fall at the Clayton Opera House! 🌟

09/12/2025

🎶 New Show Announcement! 🎶

We’re thrilled to welcome Warden and Co. to the Clayton Opera House on Friday, November 14 at 7:30 PM!

Led by singer-songwriter Seth Warden, who has roots right here in our area, Warden and Co. bring heartfelt lyrics, rich harmonies, and a dynamic acoustic sound you won’t want to miss. 🌟

🎟️ Tickets available now: tickets.claytonoperahouse.com

09/11/2025

✨ Last night we gathered to celebrate the heart of the Clayton Opera House—our amazing volunteers! 💙
From ushering and greeting to helping behind the scenes, our volunteers make everything we do possible. We’re so grateful for your time, energy, and passion. Thank you for being part of the COH family! 🙌

09/10/2025

09/09/2025

🍀 Get ready to rock, Clayton! The Young Dubliners bring their high-energy Celtic rock to the Clayton Opera House this Saturday, Sept 13 at 7:30 PM. 🎸🥁
Don’t miss the jigs, reels, and anthems that light up the room!
🎟 tickets.claytonoperahouse.com | 📞 315-686-2200

09/08/2025

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09/08/2025

➡️Box Office Manager/Office Administrator

Position Description
The Box Office Manager / Office Administrator will be responsible for the day to day operations of the Opera House Box Office and provide administrative support to the Executive Director and Opera House Staff. This staff person will report to the Executive Director and will oversee the Opera House Volunteers. They will ensure a smooth, hospitable, and efficient operation at the Opera House through professional team collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

For a full job description click here: https://www.claytonoperahouse.com/employment.html

09/05/2025

🎶 Don't mss this amazing concert, all for a great cause!

We are thrilled to be back in our beloved Clayton, NY to present our "Jazz in the Classroom" program from 10/1-10/3 to local Jefferson County schools!

Mark your calendars and come celebrate with us for a big blowout concert and fundraiser for The Brighton Beat return to Clayton on 10/4 at the incredible Clayton Opera House! Get your tickets now - as always STUDENTS 18 AND UNDER ARE FREE!! AND they can reserve seats in advance! Please join us for the event of the year!

This program and clinics are supported by so many in the community but specifically, this year's program is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and administered by the St. Lawrence County Arts Council.

We are also so eternally grateful to the Northern New York Community Foundation who has offered us a generous MATCHING GRANT! So every dollar you donate to the program goes that much further this year - let's make it count!!!

See you in October!

09/05/2025

REMEMBERING TIPAF LEADER MARY MASCOTT

On August 25, the 1000 Islands region lost one of its greatest arts advocates, Mary McDonald Mascott. Anyone who has enjoyed a performance at the exquisitely renovated Clayton Opera House should know that the nonprofit Thousand Islands Performing Arts Fund (TIPAF) at the Clayton Opera House as we experience it today exists because of the work of Mary Mascott.

In 2004, Mary led TIPAF's Centennial Campaign to Renovate the Clayton Opera House, which raised public and private funds totaling $3.25 million. Her hands-on approach to the renovation's oversight guided all aspects of the three-year process.

In 2007, Mary and Clayton Town Supervisor Robert Cantwell signed a renewed agreement between TIPAF and the town, ensuring that the opera house would be used as a performance hall and community center in perpetuity. That agreement has been renewed every five years since then. Because of the agreement, music, comedy, dance, theater and children's programming are presented year-round to entertain audiences and support the region's economy.

Mary was also instrumental in establishing TIPAF-specific support funds at the Northern New York Community Foundation, funds that are available to sustain the organization's work toward presenting the highest quality performing arts to a broad, diverse audience for years to come.

Mary will be greatly missed by all those who have served with her on TIPAF's Board of Directors, by current and past TIPAF staff members, as well as by TIPAF sponsors, Patrons, and anyone who was privileged to know her. What a thrilling legacy she has left!

Mary, thank you for the gift of live performances and a revitalized community.

https://www.cummingsfuneral.com/obituary/Mary-Mascott