Kathryn Lewek, Alexandra LoBianco, Kevin Thompson, & Symone Harcum Star in Virginia Opera’s 2026-27 Season

Virginia Opera announces its 2026-27 season. Adam Turner conducts the Virginia Symphony Orchestra in Leoncavallo’s “Pagliacci,” starring Kathryn Lewek and Sarah Tucker as Nedda with Zach Borichevsky as Canio. Kidon Choi, Hunter Enoch, and Carlos Ahrens are also among the cast led by Kyle Lang. Performance Dates: Nov. 6 -22, 2026 (Norfolk, Richmond, & Fairfax) Brandon Eldredge conducts Humperdinck’s “Hansel and {…}

Jun 29, 2024

White Snake Projects Gives World Premiere of ‘Is This America?’

The world premiere of Mary D. Watkins and Cerise Lim Jacobs’ opera, “Is This America?” is presented by White Snake Projects on Sept. 20. This new 90-minute fully-staged opera celebrates the life and legacy of civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer. “Is This America?” features mezzo-soprano Deborah Nansteel in the lead role, alongside bass-baritone Eliam Ramos-Silva, and Voice Boston Children’s {…}

Oct 23, 2023

White Snake Projects Presents Second Annual ‘Let’s Celebrate!’

Activist Opera Company, White Snake Projects has announced the second annual “Let’s Celebrate!” its opera series focused on diversity and intersectionality. The program is comprised of four 20-minute operas alongside traditional holiday works and stories that more closely mirror the demographics of the Boston area. Audiences will enjoy “My Little Coqui” by Iván Enrique Rodriguez, “Jo Dooba So Paar” by {…}

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Kathryn Lewek, Alexandra LoBianco, Kevin Thompson, & Symone Harcum Star in Virginia Opera’s 2026-27 Season

White Snake Projects Gives World Premiere of ‘Is This America?’

White Snake Projects Presents Second Annual ‘Let’s Celebrate!’