Virginia Opera has announced its 2026-2027 class of Herndon Foundation Emerging Artists. This year, the program welcomed nine singers and collaborative pianist Oleg Bellini for a season of performances and mentorship. Returning to the program are soprano Maggie Kinabrew, mezzo soprano Melanie Dubil, and Bellini. Kinabrew will make her role debut as Gretel in “Hansel and Gretel” this season, while {…}

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 {…}

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 {…}