In his first commission for Opera Philadelphia, Gregory Spears presents the premiere of his opera, “Sleepers Awake,” at the ...

Out gay composer Gregory Spears will premiere his new opera, “Sleepers Awake,” with Opera Philadelphia, April 22-26 at the Academy of Music.

Opera Philadelphia doesn’t shy away from the new, the different or a re-imagining of the art. Sure, the company brightens the stage with the classics. Over the last couple of years, truly magical ...

Composer Gregory Spears has announced a milestone 2025-2026 season, including the debut of his newest opera, Sleepers Awake, at Opera Philadelphia, and the launch of a national, multi-year tour ...