Join us for the world premiere staging of The Yellow Wallpaper, composed by Brooke deRosa with a libretto by Diana Farrell. Based on the haunting 1876 novella by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, The Yellow Wallpaper explores autonomy, isolation, and the power of self-expression. Sung in English with English supertitles.

The Yellow Wallpaper

La Habra Depot Theatre

With libretto by founding Artistic Director of Lyric Opera OC, Diana Farrell, and music by Los Angeles based composer Brooke deRosa, this new opera is based on the haunting 1876 novella by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Lyric Opera OC makes its Carnegie Hall debut with this thrilling world premiere, one night only in NYC! Join us Friday, January 31st for the first ever performance of this captivating work for three voices and a 6 piece chamber orchestra before it appears anywhere else.

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The Yellow Wallpaper: WORLD PREMIERE

Carnegie Hall

Our new ​​Ensemble concerts feature a smaller ensemble of musicians from the Orchestra and are planned in a family and child friendly, warm, casual and short (1-hour) format.

Introducing the Culver City  Symphony Ensemble

Grace Lutheran Church

INNOVATION

This concert is presented as part of the California Festival, a statewide music initiative showcasing the most compelling and forward-looking voices in performances of works written in the past five years.

Brooke deRosa

Events

Past events

24 - 26 Oct, 2025

The Yellow Wallpaper · Lyric Opera of Orange County

Jan 31, 2025

The Yellow Wallpaper: WORLD PREMIERE · Lyric Opera of Orange County

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