Seattle Opera Production

Saturday, May 16, 2026 · 7:30 PM PDT · Marion Oliver McCaw Hall

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A Seattle Opera production telling the story of Timothy Laughlin, a recent college graduate navigating a romantic relationship with a State Department official in 1950s Washington, D.C., while confronting the political pressures of McCarthyism and the Lavender Scare. Director Kevin Newbury presents this as a powerful gay love story that celebrates LGBTQ+ representation and history.

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Kevin Newbury
Kevin Newbury is an opera, theatre, film, and television director based in New York City who has directed over 100 original projects across multiple mediums. Known for his work on world premieres and collaborations with acclaimed composers like Gregory Spears and Mason Bates, his productions have won Grammy Awards, Dora Awards, and been featured on PBS Great Performances.
Official site
My Veteran Grandfather Still Cheers Me On | Kevin Newbury's Story
"Numbers in a Jar" from EIGHTY-SIXED
Nobody's Fool But Mine by Morgan James (official music video)

Venue

Marion Oliver McCaw Hall

321 Mercer St · Queen Anne, Seattle

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