Tibbits Opera House

David A. Norton

January 6, 1949 - August 18, 2012

“We bring you the circus, pied piper whose magic tunes greet children of all ages, from six to 60, into a tinsel and spun-candy world of reckless beauty and mounting laughter and whirling thrills; of rhythm, excitement and grace”

The Greatest Show on Earth
Paramount Pictures, 1952

To hear Dave auction off a dinner, a trip or even theatre seats was to hear the “whirling thrills, of rhythm, excitement and grace.” A great talent and an appreciation for the unusual provided Dave with his unique career and numerous accomplishments. We are grateful he chose to share these gifts and talents with Tibbits Opera House and by extension the entire community.

In 1979 he helped establish the first Tibbits Auction so the theatre could pay its bills. Over the next 32 years he helped raise nearly $1.3 million for the theatre operations. He served on the Tibbits Board and the Restoration Executive Committee. He shared the dream of a beautiful restored theatre. Tibbits Opera Foundation & Arts Council salutes the memory of David A. Norton.