Opera on the James presents Little Red Riding Hood

If you missed seeing members of Opera on the James' Tyler Young Artist Program perform The 3 Little Pigs last Fall or you want to see them again they will be joining us today for another operatic version of a classic children's tale...Little Red Riding Hood!

The children’s classic, adapted by Seymour Barab, features a reimagining of the Big Bad Wolf as a lovable character who hates sweets, as well as the ever-familiar Little Red, who just wishes she had listened to her mother.

Appropriate for children in Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade.

Opera on the James’ nationally recognized Tyler Young Artist Program is made up of singers chosen from hundreds of applicants for their high level of vocal, musical and theatrical skills. They are ambassadors for opera as an art form for everyone.

About the Composer
As a composer Seymour Barab (1921-2014) was fast and prolific, especially known for his comic and children’s operas. His version of Little Red Riding Hood has in some years been the most frequently performed opera in America. He also wrote art songs and chamber music works with his signature wit and complex rhythms.

About Opera on the James
Opera on the James, celebrating its 19th Season, is an OPERA AMERICA Level Four Professional Company in Lynchburg, Virginia Opera, presenting work that enriches, inspires and challenges the cultural landscape of Virginia with mainstage, outreach and education performances and programming.

Opera on the James is a 501c3 public charity.