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 Excel Center at Melrose Plaza making progress, forging partnerships Gene Marrano April 10, 2026 Sen. Tim Kaine suggests VT President Tim Sands may have been forced out Clark Palmer April 10, 2026 Roanoke Regional Partnership releases 2025 statistics Web Staff April 10, 2026