Long Beach Opera (LBO) is Southern California’s oldest and boldest opera company, with over 45 years of challenging norms, taking risks and sparking meaningful conversation.

Under the leadership of our Artistic Director & Chief Creative Officer James Darrah, we create uniquely immersive work that blends film, dance, new music and more.

LBO is committed to centering underrepresented voices—striving to redefine the art form to make it more accessible to our entire community.

Notable highlights include our 2019 world premiere of Anthony Davis' The Central Park Five, which won the 2020 Pulitzer Prize, and the 2023 premiere of Pulitzer-finalist Kate Soper's The Romance of the Rose.