It’s clear the center no longer is for performing arts in DC and only a place of political mediocrity.
#NationalOpera #KennedyCenter #WashingtonDC

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/09/arts/music/washington-national-opera-kennedy-center.html?unlocked_article_code=1.DVA.6BAu.S5ig_DD8iGwU&smid=url-share

"Opera officials said that new sites in Washington have been lined up but that no leases have been signed. They declined to name those venues."

Back to the future, to Constitution Hall?

Attendance is down. Can't help but speculate that MAGA is split between two groups: those who think opera is boring and long, and rich folks who also think opera is boring and long but are compelled to attend b/c it's what the gentry do.

#USPol #KennedyCenter #NationalOpera
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/09/arts/music/washington-national-opera-kennedy-center.html

Tonight I’m heading to Llewellyn Hall for the National Opera production of Alcina, including the wonderful Emma Matthews. https://cso.org.au/alcina/ #opera #Canberra #NationalOpera