FELLOW TRAVELERS

MUSIC BY Gregory Spears
LIBRETTO BY Greg Pierce

Alice Busch Opera Theater
7300 NY-80
Cooperstown, NY 13326

Set during the 1950s “lavender scare,” Fellow Travelers follows two men whose relationship becomes a dangerous secret in an era of government surveillance and fear. Based on Thomas Mallon’s acclaimed novel and recently adapted as a CBS/Paramount limited series, this gripping opera blends political intrigue with an intimate love story. Fellow Travelers is a poignant reminder of resilience and the fight to live authentically. Kevin Newbury’s acclaimed production will see the Glimmerglass return of conductor Kelly Kuo, last seen in 2024’s Elizabeth Cree.

Conductor: Kelly Kuo
Director: Kevin Newbury