Peter Gelb News

After A Decade, Met Opera Settles On-Stage Injury Lawsuit

by Joshua Wright — October 24, 2024

More than a decade after a serious onstage accident ended her career, veteran mezzo-soprano Wendy White has settled her lawsuit against the Metropolitan Opera.

Works & Process to Present The Metropolitan Opera's GROUDED by Jeanine Tesori

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 27, 2024

Works & Process announced a presentation of The Metropolitan Opera's Grounded by Jeanine Tesori, libretto by George Brant at the Guggenheim's Peter B.

The Metropolitan Opera to Open 2024–25 Season With Jeanine Tesori's GROUNDED

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 21, 2024

The Metropolitan Opera's 2024–25 season opens with the company premiere of GROUNDED.

The Met's Yannick Nézet-Séguin Signs Contract Extension Through 2029–30 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 6, 2024

The Metropolitan Opera has extended the contract of its Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer Music Director, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, through the 2029–30 season.

Yannick Nézet-Séguin Extends Met Opera Contract through 2030

by Joshua Wright — August 6, 2024

The Metropolitan Opera today announced the contract extension of its Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer Music Director, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, through the 2029–30 season.

WORKS AND PROCESS At the Guggenheim Announces Fall 2024 Season

by A.A. Cristi — July 23, 2024

During the fall 2024 Works & Process season, a full slate of dynamic events will take place at the Guggenheim Museum, Manhattan West, and the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.

Met Opera Reports Highest Ticket Sales Since Pandemic

by Joshua Wright — June 14, 2024

The Metropolitan Opera's ticket sales climb to 72% this season, up from 66% in 2022-23, with an increase in box-office revenue despite remaining below pre-pandemic levels.

Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra Announces Beethoven Ninth Freedom Tour

by A.A. Cristi — April 30, 2024

Get ready for an unforgettable musical experience as the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra embarks on their Beethoven Ninth Freedom Tour.

John Adams to Present EL NINO at The Met, Staged by Lileana Blain-Cruz

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 18, 2024

Pulitzer Prize–winning composer-conductor John Adams will return to the Met for the company premiere of his acclaimed opera-oratorio El Niño, opening on April 23.

Videos: Cast and Creatives Talk EL NINO at the Metropolitan Opera in Two New Panels

by Stephi Wild — April 18, 2024

The cast and creative team members of John Adams's El Niño at the Metropolitan Opera recently took part in two different panels to discuss the production, at The Apollo and The Guggenheim.

The Met Opera Announces First-Ever Met Orchestra Asia Tour

by Joshua Wright — March 7, 2024

The Metropolitan Opera has announced its first-ever Met Orchestra Asia Tour this summer, June 19–30, immediately following its annual June residency at Carnegie Hall.

Works & Process to Present The Metropolitan Opera: EL NIÑO By John Adams

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 5, 2024

Works & Process will present The Metropolitan Opera: El Niño by John Adams.

GROUNDED by Jeanine Tesori to Open The Metropolitan Opera's 2024–25 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 21, 2024

The Metropolitan Opera has unveiled the 2024–25 season lineup.

Met Opera Taps Endowment Fund Amid Financial Challenges

by Joshua Wright — January 25, 2024

In response to the unprecedented challenges faced by the performing arts sector, particularly during and after the pandemic, the Metropolitan Opera has announced a series of strategic measures to ensure its continued operation and artistic excellence.

Review: Met's First TANNHAUSER of the Season Interrupted by Demonstrators

by Richard Sasanow — December 1, 2023

All that was missing were shouts of “food fight!” to turn last night’s performance of Richard Wagner’s TANNHAUSER—the first of the Met’s season—into a version of National Lampoon’s Night at the Opera, as climate activists interrupted the house debut of the great baritone Christian Ge

Works & Process Unveils Spring 2024 Season Featuring Bartlett Sher-Directed CORRUPTION, Paper Mill's GUN & POWER and More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 14, 2023

Works & Process is back with their biggest season yet! Discover the lineup of performances and discussions happening in Spring 2024, including venues and dates.