A deeply American masterpiece, Susannah, launches HGO’s 2026-27 season, continuing the company’s centenary celebrations for opera icon Carlisle Floyd. Shared through a genre-blending score infused with revival hymns and Appalachian folksong, the opera will be presented in a new staging from celebrated soprano-turned-director Patricia Racette. Soprano Angel Blue makes her role debut as Susannah, with baritone Rod Gilfry as the Reverend Blitch and tenors Bille Bruley and Aaron Blake as Sam and Little Bat. Maestro James Gaffigan conducts.