Loving v. Virginia Opera takes the stage, making world premiere in Norfolk

Loving v. Virginia Opera takes the stage, making world premiere in Norfolk

Mildred and Richard Loving's marriage led to a landmark Supreme Court case in 1967 that struck down laws banning interracial marriage.Now, over 50 years later, their story is being adapted into an opera: Loving v. Virginia, which will premiere in Norfolk at the Harrison Opera House this Friday.Flora Hawk, who plays the role of Mildred Loving, says she's "so excited... very nervous, but very excited all at the same time." The production focuses o…

Opera on landmark ‘Loving v. Virginia’ Supreme Court case making world premiere in Norfolk

The opera opens in the home of a doting but nervous married couple. They’re dressed casually — she in a pink nightgown, he in jeans and a flannel — but the mood is anything but. “A strange car pulled into the driveway the other day,” she sings. “Keep a backpack by the door,” his reply, also sung. “Keep the children near.” It’s the morning of the day their fate will be decided in the Supreme Court of the United States of America and the opening s…

‘Loving v. Virginia’ goes from the highest court to grand opera

‘Loving v. Virginia’ goes from the highest court to grand opera Katarina Benson Thu, 04/24/2025 - 14:16 Body George Mason’s Center for the Arts is mentioned. Read more in The Washington Post. Topics Topics In the Media