Washington National Opera

07/23/2026

🤔….have you heard about our Odyssey opera, playing in December at Arena Stage! Add-on tickets available when you purchase a subscription! Bonus that it’s family-friendly…😁🎭🎶
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07/20/2026

Seeking Supers! Get up close to the performance as a super* in our production of Madama Butterfly or Nixon in China this fall. Apply by July 31. https://washnatopera.org/auditions

A supernumerary (aka super) is an actor without a speaking part, typically appears in a crowd scene. Supers are essential to the creation of huge, iconic opera scenes.

07/14/2026

For those trying to access The National Friends of WNO kickoff virtual forum, please use this link:https://youtube.com/live/T_YKPEekMig?feature=share!

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07/04/2026

As our nation marks 250 years of independence, we're reminded of the power of music to tell our stories, honor our shared history, and bring us together across generations.

This anniversary is also an opportunity to reflect on the full breadth of our history—its triumphs and its challenges—and to recognize the many voices that have not always been equally heard, including Indigenous peoples, Black Americans, and communities whose contributions have helped define our nation.

Today, we're honored to share this memorable performance by the extraordinary Alyson Cambridge singing the national anthem at Opera Day with the Nationals. A former Cafritz Young Artist and, most recently, our extraordinary Bess in Porgy and Bess, Alyson's artistry is a powerful reminder of music's ability to inspire, connect, and bring us together.

This Independence Day, may we celebrate with gratitude, reflect with honesty, and look ahead with hope.

Happy Fourth of July from all of us at Washington National Opera! ❤️🤍💙

07/03/2026

Flex and Select packages available! Buy now to save 10% AND enjoy benefits like fee-free ticket exchange and navigating multiple box offices.

Experience opera like never before in new venues, and featuring immersive productions, unforgettable storytelling, and new ways to connect with the art. This isn’t just a season—it’s a movement. Join us!

06/26/2026

Audition alert! We’re looking for dynamic, versatile dancers to join the cast for our upcoming fall productions of Madama Butterfly and Nixon in China. Visit our website (About Us/Auditions) for more details.

06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth! Today we honor the history, resilience, and cultural legacy of Black Americans.

As we reflect on the ongoing journey toward freedom and equity, we are grateful for the artists and storytellers whose voices deepen our understanding of the American experience.

Through works like Treemonisha—a landmark American opera by Scott Joplin—opera continues to illuminate stories of hope, empowerment, and community. 🎆🤎🫶🏿🙏🏽

06/06/2026

We're loving our new look for Pride Month!

This Pride Month, we celebrate the LGBTQIA+ artists, audiences, staff, volunteers, and supporters who help make our opera community vibrant, creative, and welcoming.

At Washington National Opera, we believe that every voice matters and every story deserves to be heard. We are proud to stand with the LGBTQIA+ community and honor the diversity, authenticity, and self-expression that enrich our art form and our world.

Happy Pride! 🌈

05/29/2026

Announcing our 2026/27 season!

We enter our next season as a fully independent company—bold in vision, forward in spirit, and powered by you!

This is not just a season—it’s a movement.

Subscriptions now open with priority seating for renewing WNO friends through June 18.

2026/27 Season Overview

Madama Butterfly
Nov. 7, 13, 18, 20 at 7pm, and 15 at 2pm
DAR Constitution Hall

Nixon in China
Nov. 14, 19 at 7pm, and 21 at 2pm
DAR Constitution Hall

We the People - special concert
Nov. 22, 4pm
DAR Constitution Hall

Odyssey - Holiday Opera
Dec. 18 at 5pm, Dec. 19 at 2pm & 5pm, and Dec. 20 at 2pm & 5pm
Kreeger Theater at the Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theate

American Opera Initiative: WOLF | LAMBS
Jan. 15 and 16 at 7pm
WNO Studio

O'Keeffe: Kiss the Sky
Mar. 12, 18, 26 at 7pm, Mar. 14, 21 at 2pm
Harman Hall at Shakespeare Theatre Company

Mozart's Idomeneo: A Trojan Tale
Mar. 20, 25 at 7pm, and Mar. 27 at 2pm
Harman Hall at Shakespeare Theatre Company

La traviata
Apr. 29, Apr. 30, May 1
The Music Center at Strathmore

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05/29/2026

“This was opera up close and personal, and reflected life as we know it today with a magical touch or two…” Thanks OperaGene for this beautiful review of last week’s American Opera Initiative!

My first descriptive adjective for this Washington National Opera production is exciting.  Imagine the agglomeration: In a large rehearsal room, holding roughly 200 audience members seated on three sides of a square staging area, three new operas by three new composers and three new librett