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Article: Stoughton Opera House humming.
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- The Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI)
- Article date:
- January 18, 2007
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Byline: Gena Kittner
Jan. 18--STOUGHTON -- Since the fanfare of its reopening after years of renovation, the Stoughton Opera House has struggled to make a profit.
But the performing arts center, which hosts everything from weddings to blue-grass bands, had its most successful year in 2006, heralding what opera house leaders hope will be a trend for the historic theater.
"It's gratifying to see that we made a turnaround," said Tom Novak, volunteer and Stoughton Opera House board member. "We want to make sure the restoration has proved its worth." The Stoughton Opera House, which opened in 1901 on the city's Main Street, was built as a ...