Seattle Opera debuted the groundbreaking work X: The Life & Times Of Malcolm X in February 2024, composed by Anthony Davis, at McCaw Hall in Seattle. The premiere marked a historic milestone for the company as the first opera by a Black composer ever staged at the Seattle Opera, drawing a crowd that celebrated Blackness, history, and fashion. Trae Holiday of Converge Media caught up with attendees to discuss the significance of this live show.

The opening night was a moment of community significance, highlighted by the remarks of Seattle Opera's Director of Programs and Partnerships, Dennis Robinson Jr. "This is the first time that a black composer has been on the Seattle opera stage," he said. "We're so excited to share that with the Seattle community, and especially with Seattle's Black community, and show them that McCaw Hall welcomes them and that Seattle Opera welcomes them."

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Seattle Opera’s upcoming production of “Fellow Travelers” hits the stage at McCaw Hall on February 21, 2026 and runs through March 1, 2026. Get your tickets here.