Robert Ward

Renée Fleming, Isabel Leonard and More Set for Washington National Opera's 2026-2027 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2026

Washington National Opera has unveiled its 2026-2027 season—its first full season as an independent company, following its departure from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in January 2026

Video: First Look at THE CRUCIBLE at Washington National Opera
by Joshua Wright - Mar 24, 2026

Watch a first look video of THE CRUCIBLE at Washington National Opera, running March 21–29, 2026, with full cast and creative team details.

Washington National Opera Opens THE CRUCIBLE At Lisner Auditorium
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2026

Washington National Opera will present THE CRUCIBLE March 21–29 at Lisner Auditorium in Washington, D.C. Directed by Francesca Zambello and conducted by Robert Spano, the production features J’Nai Bridges and Ryan McKinny.

Lawrence Opera Theatre Reveals Audition Extension And 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2026

Lawrence Opera Theatre has extended auditions for its upcoming 2026 season. A centerpiece of the season is Robert Ward's The Crucible at Theatre Lawrence.

Exclusive: Washington National Opera Forges Ahead Following Kennedy Center Split
by Joshua Wright - Feb 19, 2026

Washington National Opera General Director Timothy O'Leary discusses the company's transition, community support, rebuilding operations, and future plans, including upcoming productions of TREEMONISHA, THE CRUCIBLE, and WEST SIDE STORY.

Washington National Opera Announces SAVe SEVENTY SEATS Community Initiative and Partnership
by Gillian Blum - Jan 24, 2026

Washington National Opera celebrates its 70th anniversary year and new future as an independent organization with an important new community initiative, Save Seventy Seats.

Post Kennedy Center Split, Washington National Opera Sets Stephen Schwartz Hosted WEST SIDE STORY Gala & More
by Joshua Wright - Jan 16, 2026

Washington National Opera announces spring 2026 performances at venues across the D.C. area, including Treemonisha, The Crucible, and additional concerts during its 70th anniversary season.

Interview: Theatre Life with Francesca Zambello
by Elliot Lanes - May 23, 2025

Today’s subject Francesca Zambello is currently living her theatre life as the Artistic Director of Washington National Opera (WNO). She has been in the position since 2012. Her production of Porgy and Bess begins performances this evening in the Opera House at Kennedy Center where it will play through May 31st.

Creators Pull FELLOW TRAVELERS Opera From Kennedy Center Lineup Amid Trump Takeover
by Joshua Wright - Mar 27, 2025

Opera Fellow Travelers has been pulled from the Kennedy Center's 2025-26 season by its creators, who objected to President Trump's leadership following his appointment as chairman. Washington National Opera’s upcoming season includes productions such as Verdi’s Aida and Scott Joplin’s Treemonisha.

Rachel Burckardt's MOUNT AUBURN REQUIEM to Premiere at SUNY Purchase Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 21, 2024

On Saturday, September 28th at 6:00 pm, the Boston-based Tutti Music Collective and the New York-based Modus Operandi Orchestra (MOO) will join forces for a captivating evening of music featuring an orchestra of 40 and a 35-member chorus at the SUNY Purchase Performing Arts Center's Recital Hall.

Opera In The Pines to Present THE CRUCIBLE by Robert Ward
by Blair Ingenthron - May 11, 2024

Opera in the Pines will present the Maine premiere of Robert Ward's The Crucible in an immersive theater experience that summons the audience as the jury of the infamous Salem Witch Trials of 1692.

Opera Puccini's TOSCA Comes to Artpark Mainstage Theater Next Summer
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2023

Celebrating its 50th season, Artpark will present  one of the world's favorite operas, Giacomo Puccini's TOSCA, in the Artpark Mainstage Theater on Friday, July 12 at 7:00PM & Sunday, July 14 2:00PM in 2024. Tickets go on sale Friday, December 15 at 10AM. Reserved seats begin at $39.

Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen Leads SF Symphony In Three Programs At Davies Symphony Hall
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2023

Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen leads the San Francisco Symphony in the first three Orchestral Series programs of the 2023–24 season, September 29–October 1, October 6 & 7, and October 12–14, at Davies Symphony Hall.

New York City's Newest Opera Company, Marshall Opera, Launches
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2023

On Saturday evening, May 6, 2023, at the Liederkranz, the establishment of Marshall Opera, New York City’s newest opera company, was announced.

The Strings of Modus Operandi Orchestra to Perform at Merkin Hall in November
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 13, 2022

On Wednesday, November 30th from 6:30-8:00 pm, The Strings of Modus Operandi Orchestra (MOO) will perform in their Merkin Hall debut.

New York City Opera Presents MILESTONES OF AMERICAN OPERA At Wollman Rink In Central Park
by Team BWW - Aug 11, 2022

Enjoy an evening of great American operatic works by composers including Carlisle Floyd, Ricky Ian Gordon, Douglas Moore, Tobias Picker, Robert Ward, and Iain Bell. The concert will feature performances by extraordinary artists from the New York City Opera, including Tatev Baroyan, Lisa Chavez, Mark Delavan, Kristin Sampson, and Victor Starsky.

Opera in the Ozarks Will Return in 2021
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2020

Opera in the Ozarks will not return until 2021.

BWW Feature: OPERA ONLINE FOR THE END OF APRIL at Various Opera Websites
by Maria Nockin - Apr 16, 2020

It's never going to compete with the thrill of being part of the audience at a one-of-a-kind live performance, but there are a great many possibilities for enjoying filmed live opera performances that can be streamed for free online these days. The most exciting presentation to date is the Metropolitan Opera's At-Home Gala featuring artists singing from their own homes, or where they find themselves, on Saturday, April 25 at 1:00 pm New York time.

Santa Barbara Symphony and Opera Santa Barbara Launch Digital Content, Including Streams of Past Performances
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2020

According to Santa Barbara News-Press, the Santa Barbara Symphony and Opera Santa Barbara will launch digital online content, including streams of past concerts.

PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: THE CRUCIBLE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2020

During this time when productions all over the world have been put on pause, we are coming together to celebrate plays that have left their mark on theater history. This week we will be focusing on the plays of Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Arthur Miller. Today's play, The Crucible!