New Opera Inspired by the Opioid Crisis Premieres in 2026
A new opera titled 'The Galloping Cure,' directed by Tom Morris and featuring music by Missy Mazzoli, will premiere in 2026. The opera, inspired by the opioid crisis, aims to depict the greed and tragedy linked to the epidemic, focusing on a small-town setting. It is produced by former ENO artistic director John Berry and will be staged worldwide with the collaboration of international companies.
A new opera titled 'The Galloping Cure,' directed by Tom Morris and featuring music by Missy Mazzoli, will premiere in 2026.
The opera, inspired by the opioid crisis, aims to depict the greed and tragedy linked to the epidemic, focusing on a small-town setting.
The project is produced by former ENO artistic director John Berry, with a libretto by Karen Russell and Royce Vavrek.
Mazzoli and Vavrek, both personally affected by addiction, aim to tell a compelling and layered story.
The production is a collaboration between international companies including San Francisco Opera and Norrlandsoperan in Sweden and will be staged worldwide.