Christine Ebersole to Host Washington National Opera Gala

Two-time Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole will host the Washington National Opera’s May 18 Gala at the Kennedy Center Opera House.

Ebersole (Grey Gardens, 42nd Street) will also perform as part of a lineup that includes Christine Goerke, Latonia Moore, and Soloman Howard. Ebersole played the role of The Old Lady in Francesca Zambello's Candide for L.A. Opera last season.

This year's gala explores the human voice through music ranging from Wagner to Gershwin to Irving Berlin. The co-chairs of the WNO Gala are Jacqueline Badger Mars and Camille Biros.

Tickets for the gala concert only, starting at $45, can be purchased here.

Look Back at the Stage Career of Christine Ebersole

War_Paint_Broadway_Production_Photo_2017_ Jennifer Rias_Steffanie Leigh_Christine Ebersole_Mary Claire King_Stephanie Jae Park_HR — Look Back at the Stage Career of Christine Ebersole

The Tony-winning actress was most recently seen on Broadway in *War Paint.*
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HR - Christine Ebersole and Richard Burton in Camelot (1980) — Christine Ebersole and Richard Burton in *Camelot*.

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Camelot_Production_Photo_Broadway_Christine_Ebersole_02_HR — Christine Ebersole and Richard Muenz in *Camelot*

Camelot_Production_Photo_Broadway_Christine_Ebersole_01_HR — Christine Ebersole and Richard Burton in *Camelot*

Camelot_New_York_State_Theatre_Production_Photos_1980_Christine_Ebersole_HR — Christine Ebersole

Harrigan_n_Hart_Broadway_Production_Photos_Christine_Ebersole_HR — Christine Ebersole in *Harrigan 'n Hart*

Getting_Away_With_Murder_Broadway_Production_Photos_Christine_Ebersole_John_Rubinstein_HR — Christine Ebersole and John Rubinstein in *Getting Away with Murder*

Getting_Away_With_Murder_Broadway_Production_Photos_Christine_Ebersole_HR — Christine Ebersole and cast in *Getting Away with Murder*

Christine Ebersole, Michael Learned and Elizabeth Ashley in the 2000 revival of <i>The Best Man</i> — Christine Ebersole, Michael Learned and Elizabeth Ashley in the 2000 revival of *The Best Man*

Christine Ebersole and David Elder in <i>42nd Street</i>. — Christine Ebersole and David Elder in *42nd Street*.

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Clockwise From Top Left: Delta Burke, Lily Rabe, Christine Ebersole and Rebecca Gayheart in <i>Steel Magnolias</i> — Clockwise From Top Left: Delta Burke, Lily Rabe, Christine Ebersole and Rebecca Gayheart in *Steel Magnolias*

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Steel_Magnolias_Broadway_Production_Photo_Marsha Mason_Christine Ebersole_HR — Marsha Mason and Christine Ebersole in *Steel Magnolias*

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Christine Ebersole in <i>Grey Gardens</i>. — Christine Ebersole in *Grey Gardens*.

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Blithe_Spirit_Production_Photo_Broadway_Christine Ebersole_HR — Christine Ebersole in *Blithe Spirit*

War_Paint_Broadway_Production_Photo_2017_Christine Ebersole_HR — Christine Ebersole

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War_Paint_Broadway_Production_Photo_2017_Christine Ebersole_Patti LuPone_HR — Christine Ebersole and Patti LuPone

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War_Paint_Broadway_Production_Photo_2017_Patti LuPone_Christine Ebersole_company_HR — Patti LuPone, Christine Ebersole, and company

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