The prestigious music scene of New York. Together with La Scala (Milan) and the Vienna Opera, he makes the three best opera venues in the world. The brilliant and incomparable Enrico Caruso, Maria Callas, Montserrat Caballe, Placido Domingo and Fedor Chaliapin performed here. The Metropolitan Opera is annually visited by hundreds of thousands of spectators. For everyone, the official website broadcasts the best productions.
Kaushik Met Opera house is among the top destination for cultural shows in New York. The variety of shows offered through out the year is quite diverse. Perso.. Read more »nally visited here for some operas and more recently the swan lake ballet. Every time I visit to be amazed with the quality of performances. The interiors and exterior are fit for the venue
28.06.23
Pavel What an incredible and elevated experience!
I consider myself fortunate to have attended a ballet premiere at the stunning Metropolitan Opera. It was.. Read more » a truly elegant and elevated experience. Being in a place like this on such a special occasion made me feel exceptionally privileged, witnessing one of the most extraordinary forms of human art. Dressing up and mingling with the other guests added to the fancy atmosphere, which was a delightful change from my everyday routine.
I must admit, it was also the place where I bought the most expensive glass of wine in New York City – a whopping $21 per glass! I kind of knew what I was getting myself into, but sometimes you have to be in the moments a splurge a little for the experience.
As for the building itself - it is stunning, with its striking and captivating design. Seeing the gigantic concrete arches gave me a glimpse of what awaits inside. And I was not wrong expecting something extraordinary! The building is interwoven with art, paintings, murals and statues but the lavish red carpet and spectacular chandeliers were something I did not expect. at least not to this extent. It is classy, fancy, luxurious and I loved every bit of it!
The auditorium is grandiose, seats are comfortable, acoustics could not be better and the gold leaf covered domed petal-shaped ceiling is just amazing to look at. . Sitting on the balcony has been perfect, offering great unobstructed views, however I would recommend, if seeing a performance such as a ballet, to sit closer to the stage to get more details and to fully appreciate actors and see their facial expression and body language.
Place that deserves more than just one visit! Visited in June 2023.
23.06.23
Xiya Beautiful opera house
We were there for the grand opening of like water for chocolate. The ballet was so creative, go watch it!!
and since it was a g.. Read more »ala, so many people wearing gala level dresses and jewelry, but hey no dress code at the opera house, so feel free to wear your sandals and leggings for a comfortable 2hrs evening show!
11.06.23
Samrudha Beautiful opera house, me and my partner went for the Die Zauberflöte. There was stunning talent on stage and the entire setup was beautiful. The inte.. Read more »rvals are typically 30min and there is a long queue for washrooms and water fountains, plan your break accordingly. There is a bar on the second floor with good options to choose from.
16.05.23
Emmy Make sure to take a good look around and arrive early to enjoy the lobby! This also helps with seating in time for the performance. You will not be bo.. Read more »red. Lincoln Square is the most beautiful place in the city for me, in any weather, please do visit even if not an opera fan! You can get tickets for as little as $20 and still have a wonderful seat, you may be surprised how much you love it even if you think opera isn’t for you! It is very accessible and worth a try for anyone! You’ll see all ages here and there is no need to dress up unless you want an added bit of fun x
01.05.23
Chris The place holds 3,700 strong! One of the top three largest opera houses in the world! The caption (English and German) in front of you (even my cheap.. Read more » seat) is so convenient; I hope they include Chinese and Spanish in the future. Lots picture spots so dress pretty and have a great time!
12.02.23
Jasmine Gorgeous interior and helpful staff. I appreciated the design of the subtitle displays on the back of each seat. You can only view it at a certain ang.. Read more »le, so you aren't distracted by hundreds of little subtitle lights. The separate water stations were also really useful.
24.08.22
Olivia Very grand opera house. It is pretty big! We were able to get last minute tickets from the box office around 20 minutes before the start time which wa.. Read more »s great. They were helpful in choosing the right price band. There is a bar / restaurant with a terrace, however this can get pretty crowded during the interval. Overall really nice!
25.06.22
Michelle Stunning opera house with gorgeous red carpets and incredible lighting. We saw the American Ballet Theatre perform. Seats were great- we were on the l.. Read more »eft, floor. Orchestra was fantastic and the sound was perfect. Water stations available. We were required to wear our mask during the show.
18.06.22
Israel You can’t even go inside the gift shop if you’re not vaccinated? Majority of peoples has expired. Pathetic the MET is still mandating these rules as o.. Read more »f June 2022. When the whole city is not. And for children? They can’t enjoy the opera or even summer ballet. NY schools restaurants don’t even require it. What a disappointment. You’re losing more revenue.
18.06.22
Sarah Great tour! Very informative and fun experience. I have been to all 3 of their locations and they just keep getting better and better. Such creative f.. Read more »olks that work and run this business. Keep up the great work. Our tour guide Alex was awesome. go check it out well worth your time
04.06.22
Marsha Excellent acoustics, luxurious seating, at least in the orchestra, and even little translation screens at every seat. It's as luxurious as u might exp.. Read more »ect. But beware they r checking your vaccination status at the door, and a mask is required at all times.
29.05.22
Linda We came to see Rigoletto as a first Opera experience for some of us. How extraordinary! This was a wonderful introduction to the world of opera. The .. Read more »Met is a beautiful environment in and of itself. Then layer on the magnificence of the orchestra and the amazing opera singers! You wind up with a breathtaking experience!
16.04.22
Henry The only opera house worth mentioning in a nation of 300 million that thinks of itself as prosperous, so I'll let you mull that over, but man, what an.. Read more » opera house and company. If I still lived here I'd go twice a week. The parterre boxes are teeny, my pick would be the orchestra side seats as the best mix of view and price, but you get better sounds from the orchestra in the first tier. The ceiling is gold leaf, the wine is not great, smuggle in your own. The balcony is fantastic, rush there at intermission and post up by the smokers, they're the coolest. This is just a life rule: don't smoke, but follow the smokers. They're resourceful and know all the hidden paths and spots.
03.04.22
Jing This is a great opera company housed in a majestic acoustic heaven and architectural marvel, worth 10 stars.
I deduct one star, ....because I don't k.. Read more »now how else to express my frustration. I have been going to this opera house for 15+ years, but last night was my first time in family circle (we have always gone to the orchestra section for regular subscriptions) because I was curious about the acoustics up there. (It was fantastic.) I encountered the most unpleasant people up there. The couple is obviously treating MET opera as a tourist spot. The man woke up in the middle of the performance, walked down the aisle to the railings, and started taking photos! The woman was looking at her cell phone during the entire opera! They ruffled and whispered to each other for a good amount too! I was appalled. When being confronted after the opera, they were so indignant, absolutely had no shame, and even threatened me in a physically menacing way. Absolutely unbelievable.
MET please be more watchful during performances. Unfortunately the world is inhabited by such uncivilized people too, but I sincerely hope they will not be allowed to ruin others' enjoyment of operas. It's so unfair for the affected audiences as well as the hard-working performers.
31.03.22
Frank First time seeing an opera. Watched Madama Butterfly 3/22 and enjoyed it immensely. Subtitles on a small monitor in front of every seat . Good view of.. Read more » stage from all seats. Beautiful chandeliers. Comfortable seats. Fantastic environment. Definitely coming back. Need to present vaccination proof and identification.
31.03.22
Karime I have missed just one Opera since reopen after quarantine. The scenographer always amazes me, the details, the best use of space and lights... Opera .. Read more »singers are really actors/actresses, some voices have caused me goosebumps... Finally, go minutes before it starts so you get better price.
06.03.22
Lina I haven't been to the Opera House in years! It was so exciting to get dressed up to see Tosca. The Covid protocol in place is good. We went to have dr.. Read more »inks in the bar and were able to order a second round in advance for our 1st intermission break the drinks were waiting for us when we came back at the assigned table! Everyone was so helpful, polite and professional. It was great that you were able to have the music translated via the translation device that is in front of each seat. The scenery was beautifully created and immediately transported you into each act. Looking forward to seeing another Puccini opera there!
06.03.22
Stefanie Always a great night out with amazing talent and people watching. Went for the reopening gala and the choir sang the Ukraine national anthem in a touc.. Read more »hing tribute to start the evening. Very classy touch and speech denouncing the attacks. This time was Don Carlos, which was fantastic performers but a very long show (tho you know this going in)
29.01.22
Olaf Second time here. Just an absolute treat. The music and performances are a feast for the ears and eyes. If you're an audiophile this just has to be on.. Read more » your bucket list. Saw Tosca. The lobby is great for people watching during the intermission, young and old all sorts of folks. Drinks aren't cheap but hey it City.
26.01.22
Rebecca Such a fantastic experience. Rigoletto was my first opera, and I was floored with how beautiful every aspect was. The voices and music were moving. Th.. Read more »e electronic captioning available in the seats was an incredible perk that gave more meaning to the performance. The staff was gracious and kind with helping me to find where to go (and complementing my outfit ?). I had so much fun sitting in one of the private boxes, but a fair warning to first timers like me: I thought an obstructed view wouldn't matter since an opera would be more about the music, but I found myself wanting to watch every bit of every scene! It was an incredible experience nonetheless, but if you have the option, ensure you have full view!
07.01.22
Michael Saw the Magic Flute. It was fantastic. This was an abridged version in English. There's no intermission and all the main songs are performed. This w.. Read more »as the perfect show to introduce somebody to Opera.
It was extremely entertaining. I took my 17 year old daughter and she's already asking about the next show.
18.12.21
sky My very first Opera. This is a MUST experience! The grandeur of being in Lincoln Center entering the Metropolitan Opera House going through the hall t.. Read more »o your seat and just taken in the magnificent opera theater is breath taken. This is not like any place I have ever seen. I was seated in the Grand Tier on the mid left third row and had an excellent view of the stage. In the first ten rows are no seats this area has the complete full live Orchestra. We went to see Porgy and Bess (in English) I loved the show. There are at least 75+ actors on stage. I was amazed. The scenes change throughout the show. At first I couldn't really understand the vocals then I realized there is a subtitles monitor in front of every seat that is in different languages. Once I began using this I was able to understand and then be blown away completely into this amazing opera. I definitely will return again. Also my son who took me to see the show loved it as well. If you like Broadway Musicals then you will love Metropolitan Opera House.
17.12.21
Cynthia A National treasure, The Met offers an elegant experience of music and experience every time in the most superb setting. Every seat allows for an opti.. Read more »mal viewing and listening experience. The environment is comfortable. Refreshment area available and small dining also indoors. Balcony overlooks the courtyard and fountain. Gift store and coat check. Vaccine record proof and masks required for entry.
16.12.21
Natallia This place is incredible and is must go in NYC. I suggest to eat at the local restaurant across the Met Opera at the place of your choice and arrive .. Read more »earlier to the opera to get some champagne at the bar and just relax before the actual performance. this is what the locals do. Enjoy!
08.12.21
Daniece We had an Amazing experience at the Metropolitan Opera House. We were there to see Porgy and Bess, unfortunately we arrived late due to traffic. As we.. Read more » entered building we were greeted pleasantly and directed to the orchestra floor where our seats were. We were greeted by Dave who informed use of our wait time to be seated and directed us to an area where we could watch while we waited which was wonderful. We were directed back to Dave once our wait was about over and he entertained us with delightful conversation and information. The proformance was impressive, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
14.11.21
Dean A must experience. The Met is not only about the operas and the classic story lines, it is about transforming your senses. It is a world of wonder a.. Read more »nd excitement, of suspension of disbelief, and becoming changed for the experience. Of course, as one of the premiere operatic institutions in the world, the Met know how to give you the best experience. Do your soul a favor, and go ....
13.11.21
Mike The whole Lincoln Center complex is an architectural masterpiece but god, the Opera House is one of the most beautiful and elegant places I’ve ever vi.. Read more »sited. The design is brilliant. The foyer is spacious, airy and beautiful and the levels seamlessly connected. The theater is beautiful and spacious. The seats are comfortable and the seat subtitle feature is very convenient. We had desert at the restaurant in one of the intermissions and it was great but expensive. Overall a great experience.
10.11.21
Alexandra The Metropolitan Opera House is a very sad looking place. Far from clean, dated and gloomy.
The main character clearly doesn't fit description intende.. Read more »d by opera author and looks out of place. One would had a hard time to concentrate on wonderful performance and not to worry for the character safety.
05.11.21
Laura My partner and I went to the Met for the first time to see Turandot. We had floor seats to the side. It made seeing the entire stage impossible. We st.. Read more »ill enjoyed ourselves, but will choose seats more wisely in the future. Space is magnificent and the sound is marvelous. Can't wait to go back, have tickets for Eurydice.
04.11.21
T.T.Puslecki I had a great pleasure to be at the Metropolitan Opera for a performance of Puccini's Turandot. I really enjoyed the time I spent there. Of course, .. Read more »proof of vaccination is required. A fantastic place on the map of the operatic world.
02.11.21
Wendy Went to the Met to see Fire Shut Up in My Bones on the last day when it was streamed for theaters globally. So happy to be in the audience for this sh.. Read more »ow. Ovations for 20 minutes. Wherever you can find it, you will be breathless. Terrence Blanchard’s composing is simply outstanding and the set design is awesome. Award winning for sure!!
21.10.21
Lance The cast and performance was top notch. I'm very impressed by their ability to artfully reuse minimal set components as well.
The building... Has a f.. Read more »ew issues.
- One bar serving the entire crowd during intermission makes it about 1/4 through the line.
- Bathrooms, even with the ladies lounge in the basement, just can't serve everyone during intermission.
- The box seats are built in such a way that each seat suffers obscured vision, up to 1/3 of the stage.
13.10.21
ProMargin The chandelier lighting recedes into the ceiling at curtain call, Amazing! Great acoustics, the orchestra is the best I have ever heard and the massiv.. Read more »e height of the ceilings is an architectural masterpiece. Nothing better than a Puccini opera. Xoxo
02.10.21
Jeff It was wonderful to finally visit this iconic theatre. Fire Shut Up in My Bones was moving and entertaining. The hall and orchestra were sumptuous.
28.09.21
LaRoya Opening night "Fire Shut Up In My Bones" The company's first performance of an opera by a Black composer. It was absolutely wonderful.
11.09.21
Alexander It is one of the most impressive opera house in the world. Its style and ambiance is probably unique. There are much older places with more history, b.. Read more »ut the Met is a place you need to experience if you love the opera
20.08.21
Charles I have attended the Met every season for the last fifty five years.
My only gripe deals with Gelb hiring euro trash directors who update settings of c.. Read more »lassics.
Mozart in Conly Island in the 1950s. Verdi Rigoletto in Las Vegas focused in 1950s Sinatra rat pack.
Classics are there to be enjoyed in their original time frame with stage notes that are used as the librettist and composer intended.
10.06.21
Ketevan This the most academic place in NY become the best place for New Yorkers to spend a time with family in the Centre of Manhattan
27.05.21
Kristina Amazing place to be. One of my favorites place in the world!' I love you Metropolitan and your magnificents performances, unlimited budget in decorati.. Read more »ons, costumes. Production outstanding !!
I recommend ,it's a life time experience !!!!
Enjoyed going through gallery of costumes from well known performances.
02.05.21
Daniel This is the coolest place to be and watch opera. The voices are the best and the music is great Everytime I have been.
24.04.21
Morgan During the COVID-19 pandemic, federal, state, and local governments have worked hard to develop and enact policies – including direct stimulus checks,.. Read more » expanded unemployment insurance, and business assistance programs – that support those suffering due to COVID-19 and associated economic shutdowns. In contrast to these efforts, it is a great disappointment to us that The Met is instead using a global pandemic as a vehicle to bust its unions.
Our understanding is that The Met is offering only take-it-or-leave-it proposals and dangling immediate assistance to workers at the cost of rolling back pay, work rules, and benefits in perpetuity. Instead of putting its employees back to work preparing the new season while negotiations continue, The Met has chosen to lockout employees and outsource work to non-union shops in other states and the United Kingdom, adding to the harm already caused by the pandemic. Such an approach is the definition of bad faith negotiating and of union busting.
It is our view that The Met should instead come to the negotiating table in search of partnership with its unions for the betterment of both parties. We strongly urge The Met to reconsider its union-busting tactics.
28.03.21
Omar The best operas of the world where you can enjoy the chandeliers and dinner at the same place without been late.
26.03.21
Amy From 2018...
I went to see the Metropolitan Opera’s William Tell on Saturday. Yes, this is the matinee performance where somebody tossed cremation as.. Read more »hes into the orchestra pit during the second intermission, causing everyone to miss the final act. Despite missing the final act, I have something positive to say about this co-production between the Metropolitan Opera and the Dutch National Opera.
I don’t go to the opera regularly but I have seen performances in San Francisco, Marseille, Berlin, Paris, and New York. Some have been excellent, some have been just okay. I know there are productions that supply the viewer with as many true-to-era references as possible, to recreate the feeling of the time in the setting of the piece. William Tell received plenty of criticism for not doing this.
All I can say is that this production helped me immensely, as a parent, in explaining the story to my ten-year old son. He didn’t need to know exactly who was who. He needed to understand that people were being treated wrong and one person had an agonizing decision. Half the players were in off-white, half were in gray-black. It wasn’t because the director was tired of designing costumes. It was a metaphor for the difference between a simple people bound by duty and their oppressors.
It has been at least 80 years since the Metropolitan Opera has done William Tell. Going with Pierre Audi’s radically different production was better than playing it safe. We all know the story of the man who shot an apple off of his son’s head with a bow and arrow, but how best to understand the turmoil of a parent having his own child’s life in his hands? It’s not through pretty decor and colorful clothing. It’s through lighting and contrast. The austere Alpine way of life was beautifully illustrated by the floating rocks and the blue space. The vulgarity of another culture being forcefully imposed upon another was personified in the harlots swaying through the peasant group. This production wasn’t supposed to be what we were expecting. And that’s exactly what was so wonderful about it.
23.03.21
Marshall Had a great evening with my wife! This was our anniversary. We loved the luxurious interior and atmosphere. The performance was truly amazing!
10.03.21
bts the play was boring but the performers are talented and the gift shop was pretty
03.02.21
fiordaliza I love Opera!!! planning to go after this pandemic is over and done with ...would love to enjoy every moment..?
31.12.20
Mark The house is dark right now due to pandemic, but we will return. Better than ever!
29.12.20
Serina Love their daily free streaming opera, and their paid life performance. Super !
15.12.20
Krn Countless beautiful performances attended. All of them were exceptional!
09.12.20
Mac They are using the pandemic to cut employee wages and benefits. They have a billion dollar endowment, don't let them get away with this
21.10.20
Göran Wonderful performance in Nightly Opera stream of the Merry Widow! But when I saw this performance in 2015 Mrs Fleming sang the song of Vilja. Why was.. Read more » it not there now? It is one of the most famous song in this operetta and of all operettas. I was a bit dissapointed.Did you just cut it away .WHY? Goeran Sundqvist 7 Granitvägen 75243 Uppsala Sweden
29.09.20
Elina My favorite place! Love its architecture, interior, and overall atmosphere! Stunning performances! Must to visit !
05.09.20
Vasiliy Closed....can't wait for it to reopen
02.07.20
Daniel As illustrated in the accompanying photo below, those walking past the beautiful Lincoln Center For The Performing Arts complex in Manhattan’s Lincoln.. Read more » Square section during the summer months are treated to the quintessentially New York City phenomenon of New Yorkers, whether or not they had tickets to a performance, enjoying a summer evening reclining in front of the Lincoln Center fountains with the Metropolitan Opera House serving as backdrop. While the Metropolitan Opera (commonly referred to as “The Met”) has been around since 1880, it has made its home at the Lincoln Center Metropolitan Opera House building it currently occupies since 1966.
15.03.20
raphaela Amazing Opera! The seats are so comfy, the space is beautiful and the quality of every performance is outstanding. La Traviata was very dramatic and I.. Read more » don't think there was a dry eye on the audience during the third act!
08.03.20
Cui What can I say except that it’s one of the best opera houses in the world?
Great acoustics, massive and (often) sumptuous/creative staging, (most of .. Read more »the time) great cast, and above all, very affordable (standing room/rush/student tickets) and every year it boosts a glorious season of 20-30 operas
A must go for music/art lovers traveling here and I have always felt grateful to live here and visit the Met often.
14.01.20
Maria Took my mom to see The Magic Flute (the show my husband and I met in as performers) and we had the best time. The gift shop is great too, and the 'My .. Read more »First Opera' book we bought for my 3 year old was a huge hit! She's played over and over so much that we already need to replace the batteries.
06.01.20
Jamie My sister and I took my mother to see the Magic Flute for her birthday. We had an amazing time. Show, customer service and seats were great. My only t.. Read more »wo issues which are minor and did not really hinder the experience are the bar is cash only. Be sure to bring cash... and there once was a time when people didn't show up to the opera in Jeans!!! Those days are long gone. Don't waste too much time getting dressed up as the majority does not.
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