Hello, Star: Webinar / the creative path of bringing Hello, Star to the stage
2025-10-08 15:30 - 17:30 (America/Chicago)
“Join the Racial Justice Opera Network for a conversation on the artistic process of creating a new work and the collaboration between creators and producers. The webinar spotlights Hello, Star, a forthcoming opera by composer Carla Lucero and librettist Jarrod Lee, adapted from the novel by Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic. The piece honors the contributions of Black women in science through the heartfelt journey of a young girl who heeds the call of a dying star. Creatives Lucianovic, Lucero, and Lee will be joined by artistic directors Nicole Paiement (Opera Parallèle) and Mary Duncan Steidl (Peabody Opera) to discuss the creative path of bringing Hello, Star to the stage. ” – OPERA America

tickets to Hello, Star webinar / Moderator: Quo Johnson

Hello, Star by Carla Lucero and Jarrod Lee
2025-10-25 | Creativity Theater at Children’s Creativity Museum, 221 4th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103
Opera Parallèle launches its season with the world premiere of Hello, Star, a family-friendly opera that celebrates curiosity and the contributions of Black women to science. Composed by Carla Lucero with a libretto by Jarrod Lee, the opera is based on the book by Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic and features the University of San Francisco Chorus. This 50-minute, one-act production is part of the company’s “Hands-On Opera” community engagement program. – Opera Parallèle

Link to Oct. 25th / 2pm tickets to Hello, Star
Link to Oct. 25th / 4pm tickets to Hello, Star

Hello, Star by Carla Lucero and Jarrod Lee
2025-10-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Creativity Theater at Children’s Creativity Museum, 221 4th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103
Opera Parallèle launches its season with the world premiere of Hello, Star, a family-friendly opera that celebrates curiosity and the contributions of Black women to science. Composed by Carla Lucero with a libretto by Jarrod Lee, the opera is based on the book by Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic and features the University of San Francisco Chorus. This 50-minute, one-act production is part of the company’s “Hands-On Opera” community engagement program. – Opera Parallèle

Link to Oct. 26th / 2pm Tickets for Hello, Star

The Delta King's Blues by Damien Geter and Jarrod Lee
2025-12-06 19:30 - 21:00 | The Pop Up Theater 340 Maple Drive D.C., 340 Maple Dr. SW, Washington, DC, 20024, United States
THE DELTA KING’S BLUES | World Premiere
Music by Damien Geter
Libretto by Jarrod Lee
December 6, 7 (matinee), 12, 13, 14 (matinee), 2025
340 Maple Dr. Washington, DC
December 19, 20, 21 (matinee), 2025
2640 Space Baltimore, MD
Link to Tickets for Dec. 6th

The first full opera commissioned by IN Series, this World Premiere of THE DELTA KING’S BLUES marks the culmination of a multi-year project to celebrate the legacy of legendary guitarist Robert Johnson with a “blues opera” that tells the Faustian story of the bargain he struck with the devil – selling his immortal soul to learn the language of the blues, America’s original music. An orchestra mix of blues and classical musicians joins a cast of leading artists from around the country and an immersive juke-joint experience that sings, dances, hollers, laughs, and mourns in a brilliant new score by Damien Geter and texts for Jarrod Lee. – IN Series / art by David Plunkert

The Delta King's Blues by Damien Geter and Jarrod Lee
2025-12-07 14:30 - 16:00 | The Pop Up Theater 340 Maple Drive D.C., 340 Maple Dr. SW, Washington, DC, 20024, United States
THE DELTA KING’S BLUES | World Premiere
Music by Damien Geter
Libretto by Jarrod Lee
December 6, 7 (matinee), 12, 13, 14 (matinee), 2025
340 Maple Dr. Washington, DC
December 19, 20, 21 (matinee), 2025
2640 Space Baltimore, MD
Link to Tickets for Dec. 7th

The first full opera commissioned by IN Series, this World Premiere of THE DELTA KING’S BLUES marks the culmination of a multi-year project to celebrate the legacy of legendary guitarist Robert Johnson with a “blues opera” that tells the Faustian story of the bargain he struck with the devil – selling his immortal soul to learn the language of the blues, America’s original music. An orchestra mix of blues and classical musicians joins a cast of leading artists from around the country and an immersive juke-joint experience that sings, dances, hollers, laughs, and mourns in a brilliant new score by Damien Geter and texts for Jarrod Lee – IN Series / art by David Plunkert

The Delta King's Blues by Damien Geter and Jarrod Lee
2025-12-12 19:30 - 21:00 | The Pop Up Theater 340 Maple Drive D.C., 340 Maple Dr. SW, Washington, DC, 20024, United States
THE DELTA KING’S BLUES | World Premiere
Music by Damien Geter
Libretto by Jarrod Lee
December 6, 7 (matinee), 12, 13, 14 (matinee), 2025
340 Maple Dr. Washington, DC
December 19, 20, 21 (matinee), 2025
2640 Space Baltimore, MD
Link to Tickets for Dec. 12th

The first full opera commissioned by IN Series, this World Premiere of THE DELTA KING’S BLUES marks the culmination of a multi-year project to celebrate the legacy of legendary guitarist Robert Johnson with a “blues opera” that tells the Faustian story of the bargain he struck with the devil – selling his immortal soul to learn the language of the blues, America’s original music. An orchestra mix of blues and classical musicians joins a cast of leading artists from around the country and an immersive juke-joint experience that sings, dances, hollers, laughs, and mourns in a brilliant new score by Damien Geter and texts for Jarrod Lee – IN Series / art by David Plunkert

The Delta King's Blues by Damien Geter and Jarrod Lee
2025-12-13 19:30 - 21:00 | The Pop Up Theater 340 Maple Drive D.C., 340 Maple Dr. SW, Washington, DC, 20024, United States
THE DELTA KING’S BLUES | World Premiere
Music by Damien Geter
Libretto by Jarrod Lee
December 6, 7 (matinee), 12, 13, 14 (matinee), 2025
340 Maple Dr. Washington, DC
December 19, 20, 21 (matinee), 2025
2640 Space Baltimore, MD
Link to Tickets for Dec. 13th

The first full opera commissioned by IN Series, this World Premiere of THE DELTA KING’S BLUES marks the culmination of a multi-year project to celebrate the legacy of legendary guitarist Robert Johnson with a “blues opera” that tells the Faustian story of the bargain he struck with the devil – selling his immortal soul to learn the language of the blues, America’s original music. An orchestra mix of blues and classical musicians joins a cast of leading artists from around the country and an immersive juke-joint experience that sings, dances, hollers, laughs, and mourns in a brilliant new score by Damien Geter and texts for Jarrod Lee. – IN Series / art by David Plunkert

The Delta King's Blues by Damien Geter and Jarrod Lee
2025-12-14 19:30 - 21:00 | The Pop Up Theater 340 Maple Drive D.C., 340 Maple Dr. SW, Washington, DC, 20024, United States
THE DELTA KING’S BLUES | World Premiere
Music by Damien Geter
Libretto by Jarrod Lee
December 6, 7 (matinee), 12, 13, 14 (matinee), 2025
340 Maple Dr. Washington, DC
December 19, 20, 21 (matinee), 2025
2640 Space Baltimore, MD
Link to Tickets for Dec. 14th

The first full opera commissioned by IN Series, this World Premiere of THE DELTA KING’S BLUES marks the culmination of a multi-year project to celebrate the legacy of legendary guitarist Robert Johnson with a “blues opera” that tells the Faustian story of the bargain he struck with the devil – selling his immortal soul to learn the language of the blues, America’s original music. An orchestra mix of blues and classical musicians joins a cast of leading artists from around the country and an immersive juke-joint experience that sings, dances, hollers, laughs, and mourns in a brilliant new score by Damien Geter and texts for Jarrod Lee. – IN Series / art by David Plunkert

The Delta King's Blues by Damien Geter and Jarrod Lee
2025-12-19 19:30 - 21:00 | 2640 Space, 2640 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, 21218, United States
THE DELTA KING’S BLUES | World Premiere
Music by Damien Geter
Libretto by Jarrod Lee
December 6, 7 (matinee), 12, 13, 14 (matinee), 2025
340 Maple Dr. Washington, DC
December 19, 20, 21 (matinee), 2025
2640 Space Baltimore, MD
Link to Tickets for Dec. 19th

The first full opera commissioned by IN Series, this World Premiere of THE DELTA KING’S BLUES marks the culmination of a multi-year project to celebrate the legacy of legendary guitarist Robert Johnson with a “blues opera” that tells the Faustian story of the bargain he struck with the devil – selling his immortal soul to learn the language of the blues, America’s original music. An orchestra mix of blues and classical musicians joins a cast of leading artists from around the country and an immersive juke-joint experience that sings, dances, hollers, laughs, and mourns in a brilliant new score by Damien Geter and texts for Jarrod Lee. – IN Series / art by David Plunkert

The Delta King's Blues by Damien Geter and Jarrod Lee
2025-12-20 19:30 - 21:00 | 2640 Space, 2640 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, 21218, United States
THE DELTA KING’S BLUES | World Premiere
Music by Damien Geter
Libretto by Jarrod Lee
December 6, 7 (matinee), 12, 13, 14 (matinee), 2025
340 Maple Dr. Washington, DC
December 19, 20, 21 (matinee), 2025
2640 Space Baltimore, MD
Link to Tickets for Dec. 20th

The first full opera commissioned by IN Series, this World Premiere of THE DELTA KING’S BLUES marks the culmination of a multi-year project to celebrate the legacy of legendary guitarist Robert Johnson with a “blues opera” that tells the Faustian story of the bargain he struck with the devil – selling his immortal soul to learn the language of the blues, America’s original music. An orchestra mix of blues and classical musicians joins a cast of leading artists from around the country and an immersive juke-joint experience that sings, dances, hollers, laughs, and mourns in a brilliant new score by Damien Geter and texts for Jarrod Lee. – IN Series / art by David Plunkert

The Delta King's Blues by Damien Geter and Jarrod Lee
2025-12-21 14:30 - 16:00 | 2640 Space, 2640 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, 21218, United States
THE DELTA KING’S BLUES | World Premiere
Music by Damien Geter
Libretto by Jarrod Lee
December 6, 7 (matinee), 12, 13, 14 (matinee), 2025
340 Maple Dr. Washington, DC
December 19, 20, 21 (matinee), 2025
2640 Space Baltimore, MD
Link to Tickets for Dec. 21st

The first full opera commissioned by IN Series, this World Premiere of THE DELTA KING’S BLUES marks the culmination of a multi-year project to celebrate the legacy of legendary guitarist Robert Johnson with a “blues opera” that tells the Faustian story of the bargain he struck with the devil – selling his immortal soul to learn the language of the blues, America’s original music. An orchestra mix of blues and classical musicians joins a cast of leading artists from around the country and an immersive juke-joint experience that sings, dances, hollers, laughs, and mourns in a brilliant new score by Damien Geter and texts for Jarrod Lee. – IN Series / art by David Plunkert

Oshun and Kandake *a double bill
2026-02-28 19:00 - 20:30
“Our newest initiative brings fresh operatic works to the Maryland Opera stage. The evening features a double bill of works by up and coming composers as well as a pre-show introduction to these stories and a post-show Q&A with the composers. We are thrilled to work with these talented creators to bring something brand new to our stage. More details to come!” – Maryland Opera

Link to tickets for Double Bill Oshun and Kandake coming soon…

Oshun
Composer: B.E. Boykin
Librettist: Jarrod Lee
Commissioned by the Washington National Opera
Premiered: 2023

Kandake
Composer: Tim Amukele
Librettist: Jarrod Lee
Commissioned by Opera Theater of St. Louis
Premiered: 2025
