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Virginia Opera Appoints Will Liverman as Creative Partner & Advisor

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(Credit: Jaclyn Simpson) Virginia Opera has announced that Will Liverman will be the company’s Creative Partner and Advisor during the 2021-22 season. In this new position, he will work with the Virginia Opera Artistic and Civic Engagement teams to develop programming, activities, and community partnerships that will develop several initiatives for the long-term. He will also meet regularly with the {…}

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Virginia Opera to Stage Innovative ‘Das Rheingold’ at Topgolf

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Virginia Opera tees off its season with performances of a condensed version of Wagner’s “Das Rheingold” at Topgolf Virginia Beach on Sept. 12, 2021, and at the venue’s Richmond location on Sept. 19. The condensed “Rheingold,” adapted by Jonathan Dove and Graham Vick, and directed by Mary Birnbaum, will be performed amphitheater-style, with the driving range bays turned into box {…}

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Virginia Opera Announces 2021-22 Season

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Virginia Opera has announced its 2021-22 season, which will include four opera productions and a music theatre piece created in collaboration with the Virginia Arts Festival. “Das Rheingold” will be presented at the Topgolf Virginia Beach and Topgolf Richmond in Jonathan Dove’s condensed orchestration. Performance Dates: Sept. 12 (Virginia Beach) & 19, 2021 (Richmond) Next up will be “La Bohème” {…}

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Denyce Graves Headlines Virginia Opera’s Revamped Spring Season

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The Virginia Opera has announced a revamped 2021 Spring season. The Spring season will showcase a masterclass series with Denyce Graves as well as “Cabaret with Us.” The Virginia Opera also announced a production of Bernstein’s “Trouble in Tahiti” and a Spring Gala. Finally, the company also unveiled two virtual opera productions including “Pinocchio” and The Princess and the Pea.” Earlier {…}

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Virginia Opera Announces New General Director & CEO

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The Virginia Opera has announced the appointment of Peggy Kriha Dye as the organization’s new General Director and CEO. Kriha Dye will officially take on the role, succeeding retiring current Virginia Opera President and CEO, Russell P. Allen, on Oct. 18, 2020. In a statement, Paul Winslow, chairman of the Opera’s Statewide Board of Directors said, “We are extremely excited {…}

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Zachary James, Vanessa Becerra & Troy Cook Headline Virginia Opera’s 2020-21 Season

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The Virginia Opera has announced its 2020-21 season featuring four operas. Here is a look at the season. Adam Turner conducts Verdi’s “Rigoletto“ with Stephanie Havey directing. The cast will include Grant Youngblood in the title role, Alisa Jordheim as Gilda, Matthew Vickers as The Duke of Mantua, Joseph Barron as Sparafucile, and Leah Heater as Maddalena. Performance Dates: Oct. {…}

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Ewa Płonka, Laquita Mitchell Highlight Virginia Opera’s 2019-20 Season

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Virginia Opera has announced its 45th-anniversary season, which will include four main stage productions spanning three centuries of operatic works. Artistic Director Adam Turner will preside over the musical direction for all four productions of the 2019-20 season. The season will start off with Lillian Groag’s production of Puccini’s “Tosca,” part of VO’s ongoing series, “The Puccini Cycle.” The production {…}

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Virginia Opera’s 2018-19 Season To Feature Cecilia Violetta Lopez, Zachary James & Danielle Pastin

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The Virginia Opera has announced its 2018-19 season featuring four productions. Here is a look at what the company has in stock for prospective audiences! The season opens with Kurt Weill’s “Street Scene” featuring Maureen McKay, David Blalock, Jull Gardner, and Zachary James. Dorothy Danner directs the new production conducted by Adam Turner. Performance Dates: Sept. 28-Oct. 14, 2018 The season {…}