Champion @ Boston Lyric Opera

Champion:
An Opera in Jazz

MAY 20 & 22 | 2022
Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre

Music by Terence Blanchard
Libretto by Michael Cristofer

Haunted by the memories of his prize-winning boxing past, welterweight champion Emile Griffith reflects on his life as he navigates the meaning of masculinity and complex sexuality. Multi-talented composer Terence Blanchard seamlessly fuses opera and jazz styles to create this unique work based on a true story that’s not to be missed.

Rocio is the FIght and Intimacy director for Champion at BLO