Opera Roanoke opens new season with gala, Sweeney Todd Gene Marrano October 21, 2015 1 minute read Opera Roanoke is 40 years old. This weekend the professional company will celebrate – and you’re invited. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: VHHA debuts Quality and Patient Safety ScorecardsNext: DMV: Close to 90% of plates with Confederate flag have not been returned Related Stories 1 minute read Restaurant Week is back through January 25th all over downtown Roanoke Gene Marrano January 16, 2026 0 1 minute read New Civil War monument honors black soldiers Denise Membreno January 16, 2026 0 1 minute read New business association in Roanoke serves one of the city’s largest districts Denise Membreno January 15, 2026 0