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
In a co-commissioning with Richmond Symphony, Virginia Opera is thrilled to present the world premiere of Loving v. Virginia by composer Damien Geter with a libretto by Jessica Murphy Moo. The opera is based on the true story of Mildred and Richard Loving, a married couple from Central Point, Virginia. The Lovings were criminally charged for their interracial marriage and forced to leave the state to avoid prison sentences. They took their case to the Supreme Court and won a landmark victory for civil rights in the United States. Co-produced by Virginia Opera and Minnesota Opera, and in partnership with the Institute of Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University, this highly anticipated world premiere opera will conclude Virginia Opera’s 50th Anniversary season. Sung in English with English surtitles.
This performance is recommended for ages 13 and older.
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.
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 takeplace in Monson Grand Tier, which is located on the third level of the Center for the Arts Lobby, 45 minutes prior to curtain.
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.
