We’re proud to announce our Virginia Opera Gala coming spring 2024. This extraordinary celebration includes an evening of luscious food and live music at The Jefferson Hotel in the heart of downtown Richmond. Chaired by Daniel Lisbon, our event includes a cocktail hour, elegant dinner, live auction and live performances by real opera stars! All proceeds from the Gala fund our statewide Education and Civic Engagement programming.

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Virginia Opera Richmond Gala

The Jefferson Hotel

We’re proud to announce our Virginia Opera Gala coming spring 2024. This extraordinary celebration includes a delicious seated dinner with live performances at the Hylton Performing Arts Center located on the George Mason University’s Science and Technology campus. Chaired by Mary Postma, our evening includes a cocktail hour, elegant dinner, live auction, and live performances by real opera stars! All proceeds from the Gala fund our statewide Education and Civic Engagement programming.

Virginia Opera Gala

George Mason University

We’re proud to announce our Virginia Opera Gala coming spring 2024. This extraordinary celebration includes an evening of luscious food and live music at the Harrison Opera House in the NEON district of Norfolk. Chaired by Anthony Sabella, our event includes an elegant dinner catered by Sweetwater Cuisine and live performances by real opera stars! Our evening continues with the ultimate dance party held on stage at the Harrison Opera House. All proceeds from the Gala fund our statewide Education and Civic Engagement programming.

Virginia Opera Norfolk Gala

Harrison Opera House

Virginia Opera’s season comes to a stunning close with Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, one of opera’s most beloved works. Bound by tradition and honor, a young Japanese maiden is left to face an unspeakable aftermath when abandoned by a reckless American naval officer. Puccini’s haunting score is filled with unforgettable music of unparalleled beauty that will stay with you forever.

Madama Butterfly

Dominion Energy Center

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 artist John Dowell. Dowell’s evocative work was the result of his 10-year-long exploration of African-American life and ancestral journey as seen through the lens of the cotton industry. Eight nationally-renowned African-American poets responded to Dowell’s creation with a new poem which was then set to music by composer Damien Geter. Writers Charlotte Blake Alston, Nikki Giovanni, Afaa Michael Weaver, Trapeta Mayson, Marc Bamuthi Joseph, Lauren Alleyne, Alora Young, and Glenis Redmond all created an original poem as part of this moving song cycle.

Pride in Black Voices

Old Town Hall

Norfolk State University

St. Mary Basilica

Richmond Public Library

Virginia Opera continues our partnership with Hampton Roads Pride for a second season. You’ll enjoy socializing with an exciting mix of people while supporting the arts. Membership options are $125 for an individual and $250 for a couple.

Hampton Roads Pride Out At The Opera

Sanctuary Road is based on the remarkable writings of William Still – an abolitionist, historian, and conductor of the Underground Railroad who helped nearly 800 enslaved African Americans escape to freedom. This moving piece tells the stories of Clarissa Davis, who fled Portsmouth, VA, Henry “Box” Brown, who fled Richmond, VA, along with the account of several other men and women who risked it all in pursuit of freedom.

Sanctuary Road

Julia Roberts would never have wooed Richard Gere, and Nicole Kidman wouldn’t have rocked the Moulin Rouge without La Traviata! Prepare to be swept away by one of opera’s most tragic love stories and the inspiration for these two iconic films: Pretty Woman and Moulin Rouge! The tale of the stunning courtesan Violetta and the hopelessly romantic Alfredo is woven with some of the best-known music in the repertoire. La Traviata’s high points are matched with tears in the tragic end. See for yourself why this story endures!

Virginia Opera

May 4, 2024

Virginia Opera Richmond Gala

Apr 20, 2024

Virginia Opera Gala

Apr 13, 2024

Virginia Opera Norfolk Gala

8 - 24 Mar, 2024

Madama Butterfly

Jan 30 - Feb 7, 2024

Pride in Black Voices

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