Virginia Opera: Intelligence at Center for the Arts at George Mason University
Dates: 2/15/2026
4373 Mason Pond Drive Fairfax, VA 22030-4444
Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: 703-993-2787
Tickets: $116, $76, $45 (prices include fees); half-price for youth through Grade 12
Conceived by Jake Heggie, Gene Scheer, Jawole Zollar
Music by Jake Heggie
Libretto by Gene Scheer
Based upon historical facts pertaining to the underground Civil War spy network of Mary Jane Bowser and Elizabeth Van Lew
This opera was commissioned by the Houston Grand Opera.
Virginia Opera presents the state premiere of Intelligence, an operatic drama that tells a gripping true story of espionage, sacrifice, and the fight for freedom. Based in Richmond, Virginia, in the shadows of the Civil War, Mary Jane Bowser, an enslaved woman turned operative, joins a Union spy ring, unveiling secrets about the Confederacy and her own identity. Packed with riveting drama, powerful music, and dynamic dance, Intelligence will keep you on the edge of your seat. Sung in English with English surtitles.
This performance is recommended for ages 13 and older.
*This performance will be audio-described.
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Center for the Arts at George Mason University
4373 Mason Pond Drive Fairfax, VA 22030-4444
Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: 703-993-2787
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