Virginia Opera brings ‘Loving v. Virginia’ to Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Virginia Opera and the Richmond Symphony are bringing "Loving v. Virginia" to the Dominion Energy Center's Carpenter Theatre this May.

The show's Richmond run is part of its world premiere, as "Loving v. Virginia" tells the story of a young couple's interracial marriage back in 1958, eventually leading to a case involving the Supreme Court and a major step in the civil rights movement.

Loving v. Virginia opera to premiere in Virginia, three performances in Richmond

The opera, based on the true story of Mildred and Richard Loving, will run at the Carpenter Theatre on Friday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m. (with an alternative cast), and Sunday, May 11 at 2:30 p.m.

The orchestra will be provided by the Richmond Symphony, and the show has an approximate runtime of two hours and forty minutes, including the 25-minute intermission.

For more information about the production, and to purchase tickets, click here.