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The Judgment of Paris at Festival Napa Valley (multiple venues)
Dates: 7/4/2026 - 7/19/2026
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The Judgment of Paris is a world premiere opera with music by Jake Heggie and libretto by Gene Scheer, inspired by Napa Valley's historic rise to global wine prominence. The production is conducted by Kent Nagano and directed by Jean-Romain Vesperini, with a cast featuring Danielle De Niese, Quinn Kelsey, Nicholas Phan, Simone McIntosh, and Brenda Rae, alongside fellows of the Manetti Shrem Opera Program. The opera is part of Festival Napa Valley's 20th anniversary summer season, running July 4-19, 2026, at venues throughout Napa Valley.
Cast and Creative Team for The Judgment of Paris at Festival Napa Valley (multiple venues)
Cast
Danielle De Niese
Ensemble
Quinn Kelsey
Ensemble
Nicholas Phan
Ensemble
Simone McIntosh
Ensemble
Brenda Rae
Ensemble
Creative Team
Jake Heggie
Composer
Gene Scheer
Librettist
Kent Nagano
Conductor
Jean-Romain Vesperini
Director
Melanie Hamrick
Director
Michelle Di Russo
Conductor
Stephanie Childress
Conductor
News About The Judgment of Paris at Festival Napa Valley (multiple venues)
Festival Napa Valley Reveals 20th Anniversary Summer Season
April 17, 2026 Festival Napa Valley announced its 20th anniversary summer season, featuring Renée Fleming, Wynton Marsalis, Ray Chen, and the world premiere of THE JUDGMENT OF PARIS, a new opera by Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer.
Festival Napa Valley Unveils 20th Anniversary Season
December 18, 2025 Festival Napa Valley will celebrate its 20th anniversary July 4–19, 2026, with a lineup featuring international stars and emerging talent. Learn more about the upcoming event here!About the Theatre
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Music & Wellness Summit (07/04/26-07/19/26)
What shows have played recently at Festival Napa Valley (multiple venues)?
Festival Napa Valley 20th Anniversary Summer Season (07/04/26-07/19/26)
Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene featuring Renée Fleming (07/04/26-07/19/26)
John Corigliano's The Red Violin: Suite for Two Violins and Orchestra (07/04/26-07/19/26)
Uytengsu Family Opening Night: From Beethoven to Getty to Dylan (07/04/26-07/19/26)
A Night at the Ballet: From Swan Lake to The Stones (07/04/26-07/19/26)
Maria Manetti Celebrates La Dolce Vita! (07/04/26-07/19/26)
Art Song Recital featuring Lisa Delan and Kevin Korth (07/04/26-07/19/26)
Olivia Decker Power of Music: Ray Chen and Jean-Yves Thibaudet Duo Recital (07/04/26-07/19/26)
Jean-Yves Thibaudet Performs the Complete Debussy Préludes (07/04/26-07/19/26)
The Wizard of Oz with Live Orchestra (07/04/26-07/19/26)
Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene featuring Renée Fleming (07/04/26-07/19/26)
John Corigliano's The Red Violin: Suite for Two Violins and Orchestra (07/04/26-07/19/26)
Uytengsu Family Opening Night: From Beethoven to Getty to Dylan (07/04/26-07/19/26)
A Night at the Ballet: From Swan Lake to The Stones (07/04/26-07/19/26)
Maria Manetti Celebrates La Dolce Vita! (07/04/26-07/19/26)
Art Song Recital featuring Lisa Delan and Kevin Korth (07/04/26-07/19/26)
Olivia Decker Power of Music: Ray Chen and Jean-Yves Thibaudet Duo Recital (07/04/26-07/19/26)
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The Wizard of Oz with Live Orchestra (07/04/26-07/19/26)
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