Loving v. Virginia – World Premiere
Written by tonibjones on January 30, 2025
Loving v. Virginia – World Premiere
From April 25, 2025 7:30PM to April 27, 2025 2:30PM
Harrison Opera House
VA Opera caps off the 50th Anniversary season with the highly anticipated world premiere of Loving v. Virginia. A young couple’s interracial marriage in 1958 sparks a case that leads to the Supreme Court and a victory for civil rights in the United States. This operatic retelling is based on the true story of Mildred and Richard Loving.
Music by Damien Geter, Libretto by Jessica Murphy Moo
Commissioned by: VA Opera — Richmond Symphony
In partnership with ICA at VCU
Co-produced by Virginia Opera and Minnesota Opera
Sung in English with English Surtitles
Conducted by Adam Turner
Directed by Denyce Graves
Set Design by Mikiko Suzuki MacAdams
Costume Design by Jessica Jahn
Lighting Design by Xavier Pierce
The orchestra for this production is provided by the Richmond Symphony.
Join us 45 minutes before each performance for a pre-show lecture.
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