Great Performances at Mason
Virginia Opera: Loving v. Virginia
3 - 4
Music by Damien Geter
Libretto by Jessica Murphy Moo
Directed by Denyce Graves
Commissioned by Virginia Opera and Richmond Symphony
In partnership with the Institute of Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University
Co-produced by Virginia Opera and Minnesota Opera
Virginia Opera and Richmond Symphony present 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.
Tickets: $110, $70, $40; half-price for youth through Grade 12
For Center for the Arts 2024–25 subscribers who include Carmen and/or Loving v. Virginia as part of a curated package of three or more performances, Virginia Opera will extend a special 25% off discount to experience Don Giovanni and Così fan tutte in either Norfolk or Richmond. Center for the Arts subscribers will receive the offer code to redeem this discount through Virginia Opera beginning August 5. Learn more.
This performance is sponsored by Joyce Goche-Grimes
and by Woodleigh Chase.
The program for this performance will be available the week of the event. View digital program.
Make the most of your operatic experience by learning about the context, music, and production you are about to see and hear. A pre-performance discussion will take place in Monson Grand Tier, which is located on the third level of the Center for the Arts, 45 minutes prior to curtain. Seating is limited. A livestream will also be available on screens in the main lobby for additional viewing.
A limited quantity of free student tickets will be available two Tuesdays prior to the event. Learn more.
Following the Sunday, May 4 matinee, Virginia Opera will lead a post-performance discussion with the artists in the Center for the Arts main lobby.
