Olivia Hampton

Denise Graves has performed on the world's most prestigious stages.

The Emmy and Grammy-winning artist has portrayed some of opera's most commanding heroines, like Delilah and Carmen.

She now plans to focus on her foundation and stage directing.

Olivia Hampton, NPR News, Washington.

Productions of The Crucible and a new adaptation of Scott Joplin's Trimonisha will take place in March at George Washington University's Lisner Auditorium.

It's a smaller venue that hosted the company's debut in 1957.

A May production of West Side Story is still looking for a home.

The WNO had primarily been performing at the Kennedy Center since it opened in 1971.

The company said it received donations from more than 500 people in the 72 hours after announcing its departure from the Kennedy Center.

Sagging sales and artist cancellations have followed President Trump's takeover in February.

Olivia Hampton, NPR News, Washington.