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A brand new LBO.
A whole new season. Coming soon.
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Revisit a year of boundary-breaking.
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Our Story
Long Beach Opera (LBO), Southern California's opera trailblazer since 1979, has a rich history of shattering norms and shaping opera’s future.
Our legacy is embodied by Artistic Director & Chief Creative Officer James Darrah, who took the reins in 2021. Under Darrah’s bold vision, LBO thrives as a hub of artistic innovation, marked by impressive premieres and a collaborative spirit that pushes boundaries in production, direction and music.
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