Celebrate with Us
Honorary Chair Jacqueline B. Mars
Cocktails, Performance, Dinner, Dancing
With performances by the stars of West Side Story, the WNO Cafritz Young Artists, and the WNO Chorus and Orchestra.
Special guests:
Stephen Schwartz, American musical theatre lyricist and composer of hit musicals, including Wicked and Pippin.
Jamie Bernstein, Author, director, broadcaster, filmmaker, and daughter of Leonard Bernstein.
Susan Graham, American mezzo-soprano hailed as “an artist to treasure” by the New York Times.
Proceeds fully support WNO’s artists, productions, mission, and educational and community programs.
Not able to attend? Please consider making a fully tax-deductible donation to WNO’s 70th Anniversary Gala.
For more information, contact us at WNOGala@washnatopera.org.
Gala Benefits
Impresario Table | $100,000 ($94,650 tax-deductible)
Table of ten (10) includes: • Premium table at dinner • Opportunity to have a WNO principal guest artist at your table • Opportunity to be recognized a co-sponsor of a production of your choice during the 2026-2027 season • Prominent recognition during the concert and on all Gala materials • Continuing recognition in all 2026-2027 program book listings • Complimentary valet parking for you and your guests
Principal Table | $50,000 ($44,790 tax-deductible)
Table of ten (10) includes: • Prominent table at dinner • Opportunity to be recognized as the sponsor of a performance of your choice during WNO’s 2026-2027 season • Opportunity to have a WNO artist at your table • Special recognition during the concert and on all Gala materials • Continuing recognition in all 2026-2027 program listings • 6 complimentary valet parking passes
Maestro Table | $25,000 ($19,860 tax-deductible)
Table of ten (10) includes: • Preferred table at dinner • Opportunity to have a WNO artist at your table • Opportunity to be recognized as the sponsor of a 2026-2027 Cafritz Young Artist • Recognition on all Gala materials • Continuing recognition in all 2026-2027 program book listings • 4 complimentary valet parking passes
Orchestra Table | $10,000 ($4,930 tax-deductible)
• Table of ten (10) includes: • Opportunity to host a special artistic guest at your table • Opportunity to be recognized as the sponsor of a 2026-2027 WNO orchestra member or chorister • Recognition in the evening’s program • Continuing recognition in all 2026-2027 program book listings • 2 complimentary valet parking passes
Single Tickets
Maestro Ticket | $2,500 ($2,000 tax-deductible)
An evening for one (1) guest to attend Washington National Opera’s 70th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, May 16, 2026 • Recognition in the evening’s program • Benefits throughout the 2026-2027 season associated with a $2,000 donation level • Continuing recognition in all 2026-2027 program book listings
Orchestra Ticket | $1,000 ($500 tax-deducible)
An evening for one (1) guest to attend Washington National Opera’s 70th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, May 16, 2026 • Recognition in the evening’s program • Benefits throughout the 2026/2027 season associated with a $500 donation level • Continuing recognition in all 2026 program book listings
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