Boston Lyric Opera is set to present “Ride of the Valkyries!,” a one-night-only comedic send-up of Wagner’s “Ring Cycle,” as part of its 2025 Opera Gala on Nov. 12, 2o25, at the SoWa Power Station in Boston’s South End.

The showcase combines Wagner’s iconic music with American Songbook classics, humor, and voiceover narration by Emmy and Tony Award winner David Hyde Pierce. Written and directed by James Blaszko and conducted by BLO Music Director David Angus, “Ride of the Valkyries!” features singers Christine Goerke and Morris Robinson alongside seven current and former BLO Emerging Artists, including Chelsea Basler, Josie Larsen, Mary Kray, Michelle Trainor, Omar Najmi, Junhan Choi, and Zizhao Wang.

The 2025 Opera Gala honors Boston Pops conductor Keith Lockhart, The Boston Foundation President Lee M. Pelton, and philanthropists Jane and Steven Akin, patrons of BLO’s Emerging Artists Initiative. The Opera Gala raises funds for BLO’s community and education programs while celebrating outstanding contributors to Boston’s cultural life. BLO also presents the Stephen Shrestinian Award for Excellence to Emerging Artist Mary Kray, supporting career advancement for early-career chorus members.

The evening begins at 5 p.m. with cocktails and a Ring Cycle-inspired immersive space, followed by dinner and fundraising. The 8 p.m. performance launches the bold, festive revue celebrating opera, community, and BLO’s mission to make the art form more open and accessible.

“The Opera Gala is one of the most joyful nights of our year,” said BLO CEO Bradley Vernatter, per an official press release. “Ride of the Valkyries! promises humor, virtuosity, and heart, reminding us that opera can thrill, surprise, and make us laugh—all while inspiring the next generation of artists and audiences.”

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