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Virginia Opera to Offer Complimentary Tickets to Those Affected by Shutdown

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Virginia Opera has announced complimentary tickets during the shutdown. The company said that in response to the ongoing government shutdown, it is extending a special offer of complimentary tickets to its upcoming production of “Cinderella” for individuals directly affected by the closure. Eligible patrons will have the opportunity to reserve up to two free tickets per person to attend performances {…}

News

Virginia Opera to Showcase ‘One Hour – Three Acts #NoFilter’

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Virginia Opera will present the “One Hour – Three Acts #NoFilter” on Sept. 26, 2025 and Oct. 3, 2025. The showcase, which is part of the Variation Series, will feature three new English-language operas including Christopher Weiss and John de los Santso’ “Service Proider,” a satire on the culture of tech-obsession in the context of an anniversary dinner. Also on {…}

Business

Virginia Opera Names New General Director & CEO

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Virginia Opera has named John-Paul Schaefer to the position of General Director and CEO, effective July 1, 2025. He previously served six months as Interim General Director, managing the company through the world premiere of “Loving v. Virginia.” “I am honored to be entrusted with this role at such an important moment for Virginia Opera,” said Schaefer, whose previous experience {…}

Business, News

Adam Turner Extends Contract with Virginia Opera

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Virginia Opera has announced the contract extension of Adam Turner as Artistic Director and Chief Conductor through the 2027-2028 season. Turner has served as Artistic Director since 2018 and has been a driving force behind Virginia Opera’s continued artistic growth and national recognition. In a statement, Mike Lott, Chair of the Board, said, “Adam’s leadership has positioned Virginia Opera as {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Virginia Opera 2024-25 Review: Loving v. Virginia

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(Photo credit Dave Pearson Photography) During the pandemic, Virginia Opera (VO) made plans to celebrate their fiftieth season, in 2024-25, exploring potential subjects for a commission. In recent talkbacks and receptions, Artistic Director Adam Turner emphasized that the company desired a Virginia-based story for this occasion. Ultimately they settled on that of Richard and Mildred Loving, the appellants in the {…}

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Virginia Opera Launches GoFundMe After Losing NEA Grant

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After being informed of the termination of a $25,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for its production of “Loving V. Virginia,” Virginia Opera has launched a crowdfunding campaign via GoFundMe to recoup some funds in support of the Virginia Opera Association. The goal of the campaign is raise $6,000 which recently closed out its run in {…}

News, Season Announcement

Virginia Opera Announces 2025-26 Season

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The Virginia Opera has announced its 2025-26 season featuring three productions. The works will be performed at the Harrison Opera House, Dominion Energy Center, and the Center for the Arts at George Mason University. Rossini’s “Cinderella” opens the season. Performance Dates: Nov. 7-23, 2025 Next up, Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer’s “Intelligence” will be performed. The work is based upon {…}

Business, News

Virginia Opera Names Interim General Director & CEO

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Virginia Opera announced that John-Paul Schaefer will take on the role of Interim General Director & CEO for the company, effective Jan. 1, 2025. He has been with the Virginia Opera since 2018 as Managing Director and Director of Development for Central and Northern Virginia. “John-Paul Schaefer’s extensive background and successful track record in arts management equips him to effectively {…}