Press Releases

An All-Female, All Asian Creative Team Shines in the Reimagining of this Timeless Opera Hampton Roads, Richmond, Fairfax, VA  – Virginia Opera proudly announces the grand finale of its 2023-2024 season, the iconic opera Madama Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini. Virginia...

Plans include newly commissioned World Premiere and a new VAOpera Brand Hampton Roads, Richmond, Fairfax, VA – Virginia Opera, the official opera company of the commonwealth of Virginia, proudly announces its momentous 50th Anniversary Season, set to captivate...

Hampton Roads, Richmond, Fairfax, VA (January 16, 2024) – Virginia Opera is thrilled to announce the presentation of Damien Geter's powerful song cycle, Cotton, a powerful fusion of music and poetry inspired by the captivating photography of acclaimed Philadelphia...

Hampton Roads, Richmond, Fairfax, VA (January 9, 2024) – Virginia Opera is proud to announce three distinguished speakers who will lead pre-performance lectures prior to the upcoming performances of Sanctuary Road, a Commonwealth of Virginia premiere. Dr. Cassandra...

Virginia Premiere is the third production of the opera in the United States Hampton Roads, Richmond, Fairfax, VA (November 30, 2023)— Virginia Opera is proud to present Sanctuary Road, the third production of its highly anticipated 2023-2024 season. This compelling...

Hampton Roads, Richmond, Fairfax, VA (October 18, 2023)— Virginia Opera is thrilled to announce its second production of the 2023-2024 season, the uproarious and timeless classic, Rossini's The Barber of Seville. With a stellar cast of debut performers and an exciting...

Hampton Roads, Richmond, Fairfax, VA (September 5, 2023)— Virginia Opera proudly announces the opening of its highly anticipated 49th season with an innovative production of Wagner's Siegfried, adapted by Jonathan Dove and Graham Vick. This spellbinding adaptation...

Company’s 49th Season includes Siegfried, The Barber of Seville, Sanctuary Road and Madama Butterfly Hampton Roads, Richmond, Fairfax, VA (August 17, 2023)— Virginia Opera is pleased to announce casting details for its 49th Season. Performances will take place at the...

Announcement of world-renowned mezzo-soprano joining project coincides with summer piano-vocal workshop and public reading Hampton Roads and Richmond, VA (July 26, 2023) - Virginia Opera and Richmond Symphony are thrilled to announce world-renowned mezzo-soprano...

Virginia Opera plans ambitious, diverse season as company celebrates its 49th year. Norfolk, Richmond, Fairfax VA (April 18, 2023)—  Virginia Opera is pleased to announce its 2023-2024 season, and subscriptions are now on sale for a diverse lineup not to be missed....