Why Use Opera Glasses?

Up close and personal

Theatre glasses make any seat in the house seem like it's in the first row. Some models are equipped with a small light; with the push of a button, you can easily read programs without disturbing guests in nearby seats. Opera glasses are easily purchased, and larger venues often rent them for use at performances, allowing you to try before you buy your own.

Following the storyline at a performance can be difficult from the nosebleed section of the theatre. Opera glasses and opera binoculars align sight and sound and allow those in the affordable seats to see as well as hear. Straining in uncomfortable positions to steady glasses is a thing of the past; handles make glasses easy to hold. Lorgnette opera glasses provide effortless viewing, and handles adjust for a comfortable hold.

A divine eye

Opera glasses and opera binoculars work like regular binoculars, but are unobtrusive and available in a variety of sizes and styles. Folding opera glasses conveniently fit into pockets and evening purses. These stylish opera glasses come in various finishes, many with elegant gold trim.

Optic quality and construction decide prices, ranging from under $50 to thousands of dollars to meet the tastes of the rich and famous. Investing in the right glasses heightens the theatre experience, bringing the stage three times (never more than 5x) closer while focusing in on the entire stage. With a rotating center focus, glasses are set for a specific seat position, and no other adjustments are needed during the performance.

Vintage styles with Mother-of-Pearl, onyx, or a 19th-century ivory finish are elegant for the opera, theatre, or ballet. More traditional opera glasses/opera binoculars are available for use at less formal events like rock concerts, or even the circus. Personal use and sense of style should rule the selection.