Fellow Travelers at Balboa Theatre
Dates: 7/10/2026 - 7/12/2026
📍 Theatre: Balboa Theatre
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Fellow Travelers is the Southern California premiere of the opera by composer Gregory Spears and librettist Greg Pierce, based on the 2007 novel by Thomas Mallon. The opera follows Hawkins Fuller and Timothy Laughlin as they navigate a secret romance during the 1950s Lavender Scare and McCarthyism era. Tenor Andy Acosta reprises the role of Timothy Laughlin, with baritone Joseph Lattanzi starring as Hawkins Fuller, alongside soprano Vanessa Becerra as Miss Lightfoot and soprano Amber R. Monroe as Mary Johnson. The production is directed by Kevin Newbury and conducted by San Diego Opera Resident Conductor Bruce Stasyna, with the musicians of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra.
Cast and Creative Team for Fellow Travelers at Balboa Theatre
Cast
Randell McGee
Tommy McIntyre
Andy Acosta
Timothy Laughlin
Joseph Lattanzi
Hawkins Fuller
Amber R. Monroe
Mary Johnson
Vanessa Becerra
Miss Lightfoot
Marcus DeLoach
Senator Joseph McCarthy/ Estonian Frank/ Interrogator
Elisa Sunshine
Lucy
Kyle Pfortmiller
Senator Charles Potter/ General Arlie/ Bartender
Jeremy Weiss
Senator Potter's Asst./ Bookseller/ Priest/ Technician/ Party Guest
Creative Team
Kevin Newbury
Director
Bruce Stasyna
Conductor
Jecca Barry
General Manager
Up Until Now Collective
Producer
News About Fellow Travelers at Balboa Theatre
San Diego Theatres Award Grants To Local Arts Organizations
July 13, 2026 San Diego Theatres, the non-profit arts organization that programs and operates the Civic and Balboa Theatres, announced today that three local nonprofit arts organizations have each been awarded $10,000 through the Balboa Theatre Grant Fund.
Video: FELLOW TRAVELERS Tenor Andy Acosta Performs Aria on Fox San Diego
July 03, 2026 Tenor Andy Acosta, who plays Tim Laughlin in San Diego Opera's FELLOW TRAVELERS, performs the aria 'Last Night' live on Fox 5 San Diego, accompanied by Resident Conductor Bruce Stasyna.
Video: FELLOW TRAVELERS Comes to San Diego Opera
June 11, 2026 San Diego Opera presents FELLOW TRAVELERS, an opera set in 1953 Washington D.C. following a secret love affair amid McCarthyism. Music by Gregory Spears, libretto by Greg Pierce, based on Thomas Mallon's novel.
FELLOW TRAVELERS to Make Southern California Premiere at San Diego Opera
May 22, 2026 San Diego Opera will present the Southern California premiere of FELLOW TRAVELERS at the historic Balboa Theatre in downtown San Diego, featuring baritone Joseph Lattanzi and tenor Andy Acosta as part of the opera's Tenth Anniversary Tour.
San Diego Opera Reveals 2026-27 Season - Mozart's THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO and More
March 23, 2026 San Diego Opera has revealed its 2026–2027 season. The season showcases four distinctive works spanning centuries and styles, including The Marriage of Figaro, Rigoletto and more.
San Diego Opera to Present Southern California Premiere of FELLOW TRAVELERS in July 2026
July 29, 2025 San Diego Opera has announced it will present the Southern California premiere of Fellow Travelers, the acclaimed opera by Gregory Spears and Greg Pierce, from July 10–12, 2026.About the Theatre
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