Shreveport Opera, Opera company in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States

Shreveport Opera is an opera company based in Shreveport, Louisiana, with offices at 6969 Fern Loop, suite 206, and it performs at the RiverView Theater. It is the second largest of the four opera companies in the state and has staged productions for more than 60 seasons since its 1949 debut.

The company was founded in 1949 and has continuously presented opera performances since its inception. Over the decades, it has hosted renowned singers and became an established cultural institution in the region.

The company brings together local and international artists to perform traditional operatic works. This collaboration creates an artistic community where professional standards meet regional talent and participation.

Performances take place at the RiverView Theater, which is centrally located and offers seating for different preferences. Visitors should check ahead for timing and arrive early to secure good sightlines from their chosen seat.

The company is the second largest of the four opera companies in Louisiana. In the 1960s its stage hosted singers such as Plácido Domingo, Lucine Amara, Teresa Stratas and Beverly Sills. Since its 1949 debut it has been the only source of professional-quality opera productions in northern Louisiana.