The Metropolitan Opera’s new production of Bellini’s “I Puritani,” directed by Charles Edwards, is “a retro move,” said Peter ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Julie Taymor’s abridged production of Mozart’s opera has been trimmed down to 90 minutes as the Metropolitan Opera bids to recruit a new generation. Credit... Supported by By ...

Norma Jean Hartnett, age 87, of Groton, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025, after a brief illness. She was surrounded by close and extended family members. She is survived by ...

For more than nine decades, the Metropolitan Opera Radio Broadcasts have brought opera into millions of homes, playing a vital and unparalleled role in the development and appreciation of opera in ...

As the houselights dim at the Metropolitan Opera, the Julie Taymor–directed The Magic Flute transports viewers into a buoyant and kaleidoscopic fairy-tale dreamworld. This abridged, English-language ...

During the 1950s and 1960s, Giordano’s Andrea Chénier was frequently performed at the Metropolitan Opera featuring some of the era’s biggest superstars. However, the opera has been seen less ...

The Met: Live in HD presents “Andrea Chénier,” starring tenor Piotr Beczała in the title role of the virtuous poet who falls victim to the intrigue and violence of the French Revolution; soprano Sonya ...

In the mid-1600s, opera transformed from a show exclusive for royalty to entertainment for the masses. Soon, lavish productions, special effects, and creative risks became the norm. Venice’s La Fenice ...

The Met Gala has lined up a star-studded set of hosts for 2026. Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams are set to serve as co-chairs for next year's Met Gala alongside Anna Wintour, Vogue announced ...

Next year’s Met Gala is set to take place on Monday, May 4, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The theme of the 2026 exhibition is “Costume Art,” which will focus on Beyoncé, Nicole ...

It’s never too soon to get excited about the next Met Gala. Often referred to as fashion’s biggest night out, the annual ball—which also serves as a charity event and fundraiser for the Metropolitan ...

The theme of the 2026 Met Gala is "costume art," which aims to explore the relationship between clothing and the body. Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Venus Williams are set to co-chair alongside Anna ...