Richard Hayes
January 31, 2025
RVAHub.com
This powerful new opera tells the inspiring true story of Mildred and Richard Loving, whose courage and love led to the landmark Supreme Court decision that struck down laws prohibiting interracial marriage in the United States.
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 new opera tells the inspiring true story of Mildred and Richard Loving, whose courage and love led to the landmark Supreme Court decision that struck down laws prohibiting interracial marriage in the United States. The production will debut in Norfolk on April 25 and 27, 2025, with additional performances in Fairfax on May 3 and 4 and in Richmond from May 9 to 11.