Jul 10,2026
San Diego Opera: Fellow Travelers — Balboa Theatre
San Diego Opera presents Fellow Travelers at the Balboa Theatre July 10-12, 2026 — the Southern California premiere of an acclaimed contemporary opera based on Thomas Mallon award-winning novel and the recent Showtime miniseries. A love story set in 1950s Washington D.C. during the McCarthy era. Music by Gregory Spears, libretto by Greg Pierce. Conducted by Bruce Stasyna, directed by Kevin Newbury. Performances: Friday July 10 at 7:30pm, Saturday July 11 at 7:30pm, Sunday July 12 at 2:00pm. The Balboa Theatre is at 868 Fourth Avenue, downtown San Diego, CA 92101. MTS trolley Civic Center station is one block away. Street and garage parking available in the Gaslamp Quarter. The venue seats approximately 1,335. Recommended for opera fans, fans of the Showtime series, and first-time opera attendees — the score is lyrical and accessible. Running time approximately two hours including intermission. Tickets from 02 through San Diego Opera and Ticketmaster.
San Diego Opera presents Fellow Travelers at the Balboa Theatre July 10-12, 2026 — the Southern California premiere of an acclaimed contemporary opera based on Thomas Mallon award-winning novel and the recent Showtime miniseries. A love story set in 1950s Washington D.C. during the McCarthy era. Music by Gregory Spears, libretto by Greg Pierce. Conducted by Bruce Stasyna, directed by Kevin Newbury. Performances: Friday July 10 at 7:30pm, Saturday July 11 at 7:30pm, Sunday July 12 at 2:00pm. The Balboa Theatre is at 868 Fourth Avenue, downtown San Diego, CA 92101. MTS trolley Civic Center station is one block away. Street and garage parking available in the Gaslamp Quarter. The venue seats approximately 1,335. Recommended for opera fans, fans of the Showtime series, and first-time opera attendees — the score is lyrical and accessible. Running time approximately two hours including intermission. Tickets from 02 through San Diego Opera and Ticketmaster.
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San Diego Opera presents Fellow Travelers at the Balboa Theatre July 10-12, 2026 — the Southern California premiere of an acclaimed contemporary opera based on Thomas Mallon award-winning novel and the recent Showtime miniseries. A love story set in 1950s Washington D.C. during the McCarthy era. Music by Gregory Spears, libretto by Greg Pierce. Conducted by Bruce Stasyna, directed by Kevin Newbury. Performances: Friday July 10 at 7:30pm, Saturday July 11 at 7:30pm, Sunday July 12 at 2:00pm. The Balboa Theatre is at 868 Fourth Avenue, downtown San Diego, CA 92101. MTS trolley Civic Center station is one block away. Street and garage parking available in the Gaslamp Quarter. The venue seats approximately 1,335. Recommended for opera fans, fans of the Showtime series, and first-time opera attendees — the score is lyrical and accessible. Running time approximately two hours including intermission. Tickets from 02 through San Diego Opera and Ticketmaster.
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