Press Releases

Hampton Roads, Richmond, Fairfax, VA (Feb. 17, 2026) – Virginia Opera presents Giuseppe Verdi’s monumental masterpiece Aida, returning to the company’s mainstage after more than a decade—and following its long-awaited revival after the production’s cancellation in...

Critically acclaimed Civil War spy opera comes to Virginia fresh from a 2026 GRAMMY® nomination Hampton Roads, Richmond, Fairfax, VA (Jan. 14, 2026) – Virginia Opera announces its upcoming production of Intelligence, the powerful new opera by composer Jake Heggie and...

Hampton Roads, Richmond, Fairfax, VA (Oct. 30, 2025) – In response to the ongoing government shutdown, Virginia Opera is extending a special offer of complimentary tickets to its upcoming production of Cinderella for individuals directly affected by the closure. The...

Special pricing, family 4-packs, and post-show meet & greets make opera an enchanting outing for all ages Hampton Roads, Richmond, Fairfax, VA (Oct. 9, 2025) – Virginia Opera invites families to discover the world of opera with Rossini’s sparkling retelling of the...

Hampton Roads, Richmond, Fairfax, VA (Sep. 17, 2025) – Virginia Opera is proud to announce complete casting for its 2025–2026 Season, featuring Cinderella (La Cenerentola), the Commonwealth premiere of Intelligence, and Aida. The season brings beloved classics and...

Four rising opera talents to join one of the nation’s most competitive young artist programs Hampton Roads, Richmond, Fairfax, VA (July 31, 2025) – Virginia Opera proudly announces the 2025–2026 Herndon Foundation Emerging Artists, welcoming soprano Maggie Kinabrew,...

Hampton Roads, Richmond, Fairfax, VA (June 30, 2025) – Virginia Opera is pleased to announce the appointment of John-Paul Schaefer as its new General Director and CEO, effective July 1, 2025. The appointment was approved by the company’s Executive Committee following...

Following a landmark 50th Anniversary Season, Turner’s visionary leadership continues to shape the company’s future Hampton Roads, Richmond, Fairfax, VA (June 30, 2025) – Following an artistically acclaimed 50th Anniversary Season, highlighted by the widely celebrated...

Hampton Roads, Richmond, Fairfax, VA (January 22, 2025) – Virginia Opera, in collaboration with the Richmond Symphony, proudly presents the World Premiere of Loving v. Virginia as the culminating production of Virginia Opera’s 50th Anniversary Season. This powerful...

A Fresh Take on a Classic Comedy Returns to the Stage After 15 Years Hampton Roads, Richmond, Fairfax, VA (January 16, 2025) – Virginia Opera is thrilled to announce the return of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Così fan tutte to stages for the first time since 2010. This...