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Metropolitan Opera House

Metropolitan Opera House

Address
30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY, 10023
Capacity
3850 people

About

The Metropolitan Opera company was founded in 1883, and its first opera house was located at 39th Street and Broadway. The current venue opened at Lincoln Center in September 1996.

Wallace K. Harrison designed The Metropolitan Opera, which is the world's largest repertory opera house. Aside from Metropolitan Opera performances, the venue hosts the American Ballet Theatre during the summer, various touring opera and ballet companies, and concerts.

Artists ranging from Renée Fleming to Paul McCartney to Barbra Streisand have performed on the Metropolitan Opera House stage. By 2017, the venue had hosted more than 11,000 performances.

How to get to The Metropolitan Opera

The Metropolitan Opera House is located within the Lincoln Center performing arts plaza. The nearest subway stop is 66th St. - Lincoln Center on the 1 line. The closest bus stop is W 66th St./Columbus Av. on the M66 line.

What to wear to The Metropolitan Opera

The Metropolitan Opera does not have a strict dress code, but the company recommends professional yet comfortable clothing. Dressing up is historically the norm, especially at gala performances or opening-night premieres. Cocktail attire or formalwear are commonplace, though more casual attire is also permitted. Matinee performances tend to be slightly less formal, with business casual as the norm.

Seating plan

Map and travel info

Metropolitan Opera House30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY, 10023
Get directions
Nearest Subway Station66th Street (Lincoln Center) Station

Past productions at Metropolitan Opera House

Champion

Apr 10, 2023 - May 13, 2023

Verdi's Aida

Dec 2, 2022 - May 18, 2023

Mozart's Don Giovanni

May 5, 2023 - Jun 2, 2023

Puccini's La Bohème

Apr 21, 2023 - Jun 9, 2023

Mozart's Die Zauberflöte

May 19, 2023 - Jun 10, 2023

Wagner's Der Fliegende Holländer

May 30, 2023 - Jun 10, 2023