As part of our commitment to support emerging American works and talent, Opera Columbus will present Fellow Travelers. Set during the height of the McCarthy era in 1950s Washington, D.C., newly graduated Timothy Laughlin is passionate about joining the fight against communism. After a fortuitous encounter with suave and attractive State Department official Hawkins Fuller, Tim secures his first job and coincidentally his first love affair with a man. Fellow Travelers, based on the novel by Thomas Mallon, follows Tim as he battles his political convictions and forbidden love during the “lavender scare,” a witch hunt and mass firings of gay people from the United States government. Fellow Travelers has passion, secrecy, and betrayal —  and just about everything you want in a new opera.

“One of the most accomplished New American Operas.”
– JOHN VON RHEIN for the Chicago Tribune 

The opera’s intense storyline will be brought to life by performers of equal greatness. Don Giovanni’s remarkable Kelly Kuo will conduct and OPERA America Robert L.B. Tobin Director-Designer Prize winner Bruno Baker will direct the stellar cast. Brian Vu will make his Opera Columbus debut as the fiery Timothy Laughlin, and beloved OC favorites Carl DuPont and Meghan Kasanders will star as Hawkins Fuller and Mary Johnson respectively. Original Production & Staging by Peter Rothstein for Minnesota Opera.

Fellow Travelers will be sung in English with English titles.
Fellow Travelers is not recommended for patrons under the age of 13.

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