Washington National Opera with Stephen Schwartz and Washington National Gala Opera

May 16, 2026 · Opera House at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC Opera House at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC

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Stephen Schwartz, born in New York City, is a renowned musical theatre composer and lyricist. His eclectic style shapes hits like "Godspell," "Pippin," and "Wicked." He is celebrated for film songs such as "Colors of the Wind" and "When You Believe." Schwartz has garnered three Academy Awards, four Grammys, a Golden Globe, and a special Tony Award. He is a Theatre and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee.