Washington National Opera Presents: The Crucible
Lisner Auditorium
730 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052
Washington National Opera presents Robert Ward's Pulitzer Prize-winning opera The Crucible, based on Arthur Miller's Tony Award-winning play. The opera tells the story of the 17th-century Salem witch trials and serves as an allegory for the 1950s Red Scare in the United States.
Why We Like It
- Directed by WNO Music Director Robert Spano and Artistic Director Francesca Zambello, bringing their expertise to this powerful production.
- Features Grammy Award-winning mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges as Elizabeth Proctor and powerhouse American bass-baritone Ryan McKinny as John Proctor.
- The Crucible is a Pulitzer Prize-winning opera that explores themes of fear, persecution, and the human cost of political oppression.
Who Should Attend
This event will appeal to opera lovers, fans of American history and literature, and those interested in exploring the parallels between the Salem witch trials and the Red Scare.
