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Denyce Graves headshot

Denyce Graves directs Treemonisha

J'Nai Bridges is Elizabeth Proctor in The Crucible.

J'Nai Bridges is Elizabeth Proctor in The Crucible. Photo by Dario Acosta.

Ryan McCartan headshot.

Ryan McCartan is Tony in West Side Story.

Cafritz Young Artist Viviana Goodwin is Treemonisha in Scott Joplin's Treemonisha opera.

Cafritz Young Artist Viviana Goodwin is Treemonisha in Scott Joplin's Treemonisha.

Ryan McKinny from The Crucible stands on a rocky outcrop.

Ryan McKinny is John Proctor in The Crucible.

Marin Alsop holds her baton for a promotional image.

Marin Alsop conducts West Side Story on May 8, 9, and 15.

Justin Austin performs as Remus in Scott Joplin's Treemonisha opera.

Justin Austin is Remus in Scott Joplin's Treemonisha.

Shereen Pimentel headshot.

Shereen Pimentel is Maria in West Side Story.

Francesca Zambello directs Robert Ward's The Crucible

Francesca Zambello directs Robert Ward's The Crucible and West Side Story.

Kedrick Armstrong holds his conductor baton.

Kedrick Armstrong conducts Treemonisha.

Robert Spano conducts Robert Ward's The Crucible

Robert Spano conducts Robert Ward's The Crucible

Group Cafritz Young Artists - rising opera stars of tomorrow.

Artists of the Cafritz Young Artists Program perform in both The Crucible and Treemonisha.

Tichina Vaughn is Monisha in Scott Joplin's Treemonisha opera.

Tichina Vaughn is Monisha in Scott Joplin's Treemonisha.

Ronnita Miller headshot. She performs in The Crucible.

Ronnita Miller is Tituba in The Crucible.

Treemonisha illustrative art

Scott Joplin's Treemonisha 

Women depicted as witches in The Crucible opera.

The Crucible

West Side Story Pre-Sale Opens Tuesday, 10am ET

Donors and Subscribers sign up here to receive your pre-sale code. General sales open on Friday at 10am ET.

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Treemonisha

Sat, March 7, 7pm

Sun, March 15, 2pm

Sat, March 7, 7pm

Lisner Auditorium

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Sun, March 8, 2pm

Sun, March 15, 2pm

Sat, March 7, 7pm

Lisner Auditorium

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Sun, March 15, 2pm

Sun, March 15, 2pm

Sun, March 15, 2pm

Lisner Auditorium

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the crucible

Sat, March 21, 7pm

Sat, March 21, 7pm

Sat, March 21, 7pm

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Mon, March 23, 7pm

Sat, March 21, 7pm

Sat, March 21, 7pm

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Wed, March 25, 7pm

Sat, March 21, 7pm

Wed, March 25, 7pm

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Fri, March 27, 7pm

Fri, March 27, 7pm

Wed, March 25, 7pm

Lisner Auditorium

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Sun, March 29, 2pm

Fri, March 27, 7pm

Sun, March 29, 2pm

Lisner Auditorium

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West Side Story

Fri, May 8, 7:30pm

Fri, May 8, 7:30pm

Fri, May 8, 7:30pm

Lyric Baltimore

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Pre-Sale Begins 2/17

Sat, May 9, 2pm

Fri, May 8, 7:30pm

Fri, May 8, 7:30pm

Lyric Baltimore

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Pre-Sale Begins 2/17

Sat, May 9, 7:30pm

Fri, May 8, 7:30pm

Sat, May 9, 7:30pm

Lyric Baltimore

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Sun, May 10, 2pm

Fri, May 8, 7:30pm

Sat, May 9, 7:30pm

Lyric Baltimore

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Thur, May 14, 7:30pm

Thur, May 14, 7:30pm

Thur, May 14, 7:30pm

The Music Center at Strathmore

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Pre-Sale Begins 2/17

Fri, May 15, 7:30pm

Thur, May 14, 7:30pm

Thur, May 14, 7:30pm

The Music Center at Strathmore

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Pre-Sale Begins 2/17

Washington National Opera is partnering with the official ticketing companies of our partner venues to sell performance tickets. We strongly advise against purchasing tickets from third-party sellers on other websites.

Ticketing FAQs

 Find answers to common questions about purchasing tickets, including where to buy, subscriber access, seating, refunds, and what to expect on performance day. 

  • All performances of Treemonisha and The Crucible will take place at Lisner Auditorium at 730 21st St NW (corner of H and 21st), Washington, DC20037.


  • Fully-staged performances of West Side Story will take place at Lyric Baltimore, 140 W Mt Royal Ave, Baltimore, MD 21201 from May 8-10.


  • Semi-staged performances of West Side Story will take place at The Music Center at Strathmore,  5301 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda, MD 20852, May 14 and 15.


The main difference is that the fully-staged performances at the Lyric Baltimore will include a set. The semi-staged performances at The Music Center at Strathmore will feature costumes, props, and dance, but no set.


You can buy tickets for all of our performances via the venue box offices. To protect yourself from fraudulent sites, we have created direct links to official ticketing sites from this page and each of our show pages. 


We strongly advise against purchasing tickets from third-party sellers. 



Please do not try to purchase tickets to those events as they are now cancelled. WNO is working to get the Kennedy Center events removed as soon as possible. Please only select the Lisner Auditorium event listings.


  • The Lisner box office is open on Tuesdays from 11am-3pm. It is located inside Lisner Auditorium at 730 21st St NW (corner of H and 21st), Washington, DC20037. 
  • Lyric Box Office, Tues-Fri, 10am-4pm: 140 W Mt Royal Ave, Baltimore, MD 21201 
  • The Music Center at Strathmore Box Office, Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm:  5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD 20852  


  • Lisner Box Office: Unfortunately this option is not available for Treemonisha and The Crucible. 
  • Lyric Box Office:  1-800-514-3849, Monday-Saturday: 9am to 8pm EST & Sunday: 12pm to 8pm EST
  • The Music Center at Strathmore Box Office:  301.581.5100, Monday-Friday: 10am-5pm. 


Wheelchair accessible and companion seats are available for purchase via a variety of methods, depending on the venue. You can also contact the venue directly for details on available ADA/Accessibility services.


Lisner Auditorium: online and in person. To view these ticket types online:

  1. Visit the Ticketmaster ticket page for your selected performance.
  2. Select the Filters option.
  3. Choose Show accessible tickets.
  4. Click Apply Filters to view available seating options.


Lisner Auditorium is equipped with accessibility ramps and wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. There is an accessibility ramp located to the left side of the entrance doors to Lisner Auditorium and should be used by anyone with a mobility aid device or those who cannot utilize stairs. When at the theater, please speak with an usher or a house manager about additional accommodation in the venue’s ADA section.


Lyric Baltimore:  For ADA/accessible seating information or to request a sign language interpreter, please call 410-900-1165 or email karen@mdlyric.org. 


The Music Center at Strathmore: Please visit their website for more information or call the Ticket office during business hours at 301-581-5100.


At this time, WNO offers pre-sale access to our Donors, Season Ticket Subscribers, our Women Who Opera group, and Friends of the Denyce Graves Foundation. If you are a member of one of these groups, please complete this form or email admin@washnatopera.org for an early access code.


Yes! WNO is lucky to enjoy the loyal support of our Women Who Opera (WHO) and BravO Young Professionals (between the ages of 18 and 40 years) groups. They host special nights during a production, along with other fun events. If you are interested in joining, please email info@washnatopera.org.


Women Who Opera Performances:

  • Treemonisha WHO Night: March 8
  • The Crucible WHO Night: March 23 
  • West Side Story WHO Nights: May 9 at 2pm, and May 14 at 7:30pm


BravO Nights: 

  • Treemonisha BravO Night: March 8
  • The Crucible BravO Night: March 27 
  • West Side Story BravO Night: TBD


Yes! Students may access a 20% discount by emailing info@washnatopera.org from their school address. We also encourage students to consider joining Bravo Young Professionals group for further discounts and opportunities to connect with opera lovers and and the opera-curious at our performances and beyond.


Lisner Auditorium is Metro accessible via the Foggy Bottom-GWU Station on the Blue/Orange/Silver Lines (0.3 miles away) and the Farragut North Station on the Red Line (0.7 miles away). Information on Metro-operated parking lots, service updates, fares, and bus routes, are available from the Trip Planner on the Metro website or by calling (202) 637-7000, or TTY (202) 638-3780. 


Metered street parking may be limited. Additional paid parking is available at the following locations near Lisner Auditorium:

  • University Parking Garage (H St. between 22nd Street and 23rd St.) - open 6 am to Midnight, 7 days a week.
  • G Street Garage (21st St. between F and G Streets) 
  • Marvin Center Parking Garage (H St. between 21st Street and 22nd St.) - opens 6am -  Midnight; closed on weekends and university holidays.


Please check all garage hours to confirm their availability during performance hours. Washington National Opera is not responsible for issues within the garages, including changes to garage hours or parking rates. No neighborhood garages offer a discounted rate associated with WNO performances.


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