Rare vintage photos of celebrities at the opera

The opera’s allure has drawn in movie stars, socialites, royalty, and more throughout the years.

Lise Davidsen reigns as Isolde at Met Opera while balancing career and motherhood

When Lise Davidsen finished her last performance in Beethoven’s “Fidelio” at the Metropolitan Opera a year ago, she flew home ...

‘Innocence’ review: An attack’s aftermath at the Metropolitan Opera

The Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho’s final work is an immersive, astonishing achievement, viscerally depicting a group of ...
The New York Times

Influencers Get Their Night at the Opera as the Met Courts New Fans

Performances in N.Y.C. The Metropolitan Opera has invited 70 influencers to help convince a younger, online audience that opera isn’t scary or even unaffordable. The Metropolitan Opera has invited 70 ...
The New York Times

The Met Opera Gambles on a Visionary Director for Its New ‘Tristan’

Performances in N.Y.C. Yuval Sharon, known for his bold approach to opera, is making his Met debut with what he has called “the single hardest work” to stage. Yuval Sharon, known for his bold approach ...