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| | Love and Sacrifice: A Tribute to the Heart of Opera Roanoke
Sunday, Sept 21, 2025 2PM
Jefferson Center, Roanoke
Length: 2 hours, 20 minutes with intermission
Sung in Italian and French with projected English translations
Opera Roanoke kicks off its 50th Anniversary Season with an unforgettable evening of passion, drama, and timeless music! Love and Sacrifice: A Tribute to the Heart of Opera Roanoke brings you the powerful final acts of three of opera’s most beloved works—Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, Verdi’s La Traviata, and Massenet’s Thaïs.
These moving stories of love and heartbreak capture the very soul of opera—and of Opera Roanoke’s legacy. Whether you're a long-time opera lover or curious to experience it for the first time, this celebratory concert is the perfect way to start the season. Come be part of magic! | Buy Tickets |
| | Encore: A Toast to Steven White
Sunday, September 21, 2025, 5PM
The Train Station, Roanoke
Immediately following the Love and Sacrifice performance.
Raise a glass to a remarkable legacy! Encore: A Toast to Steven White celebrates the extraordinary tenure of Opera Roanoke’s beloved Artistic Director, whose journey with the company began in 1999 and has spanned more than two decades of artistic brilliance.
Join us as we toast Steven White—a farewell filled with music, memories, and gratitude for a lifetime of devotion to the art of opera.
***Opera performance tickets must be purchased separately.***
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| | Hansel and Gretel
March 27, 2026 7:30PM
March 29, 2026 2:30PM
Jefferson Center, Roanoke
Length: 2 hours with 1 intermission
Sung in English
Come experience the wonder of opera through a story you know and love! Journey with Opera Roanoke into the woods, where magic and adventure await. This fully staged, family-friendly fairy tale brings the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale to life with lush music, colorful staging, and a touch of magic.
Follow Hansel and Gretel as they wander deep into the forest, stumble upon a gingerbread house, and come face to face with a wicked witch who has a hunger for more than just sweets!
Opera Roanoke is delighted to partner with the Botetourt Music Academy for this performance. | Buy Tickets |
| | 50th Anniversary Gala
Saturday, April 18, 2025 6-10PM
Roanoke Country Club
Join us for an elegant evening featuring a delectable plated dinner, drinks, and live entertainment that will have you dancing the night away. This special event honors five decades of bringing exquisite opera to our community and offers a glimpse into our exciting future. Come celebrate this milestone with us and be part of the magic that is Opera Roanoke!
Tickets $250 per person. | Buy Tickets |