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Metropolitan Opera House

Address:
Broadway at 39th St.
New York, NY

Built: 1883

Demolished: 1967

Seating Capacity: 3045

Shows at the Metropolitan Opera House

Dates Production
11/16/1979 - 11/16/1979
7/30/1979 - 7/30/1979
6/28/1972 - 6/28/1972
5/11/1959 - 5/17/1959
1/15/1958 - 1/15/1958
9/21/1954 - 10/17/1954
12/20/1950 - 12/20/1950
11/29/1923 -
2/25/1911 - 2/25/1911
9/16/1901 - 9/16/1901
9/16/1901 - 9/28/1901
4/8/1901 -
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News


AGMA and American Ballet Theatre Reach New Three-Year Collective Bargaining Agreement
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2026

The American Guild of Musical Artists and American Ballet Theatre announced a new three-year collective bargaining agreement covering dancers and stage managers, delivering gains in wages, work rules, and restored retirement benefits.
American Ballet Theatre to Present World Premiere and Company Premieres in 2026-2027 Seasons
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2026

American Ballet Theatre revealed its upcoming seasons at the David H. Koch Theater, featuring a world premiere by Brady Farrar and company premieres of Helen Pickett's Petal, and more.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 20, 2026- Gen Z is Obsessed with Movies, Why Not Broadway? and More
by - Jul 20, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 20, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Jarod Curley Promoted to Principal Dancer at American Ballet Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2026

American Ballet Theatre announced the promotion of Jarod Curley to Principal Dancer, effective September 1. ABT Artistic Director Susan Jaffe made the announcement on stage at the Metropolitan Opera House following a performance of Swan Lake.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 17, 2026- Go Inside THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW With Josh Rivera and More
by - Jul 17, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 17, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
SunMi Park Promoted to Principal Dancer at American Ballet Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2026

American Ballet Theatre announced the promotion of SunMi Park to Principal Dancer. ABT Artistic Director Susan Jaffe made the announcement on stage at the Metropolitan Opera House following a performance of SWAN LAKE.
Jake Roxander Promoted to Principal Dancer at American Ballet Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2026

American Ballet Theatre dancer Jake Roxander has been promoted to the rank of Principal Dancer, effective in September 2026. Roxander recently performed the lead role of Basilio in Don Quixote.
Jake Roxander To Be Promoted To Principal Dancer At American Ballet Theatre
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 5, 2026

American Ballet Theatre dancer Jake Roxander has been promoted to the rank of Principal Dancer. The promotion was announced by ABT Artistic Director Susan Jaffe on stage at the Metropolitan Opera House following the evening performance of Don Quixote, in which Roxander performed the lead role of Basilio.
Listen: Sting Releases Live Recording of Rijksmuseum Performance
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 26, 2026

17-time Grammy Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated artist, Sting, has released The Night Watch: Live at the Rijksmuseum, a twelve-track live album recorded inside Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum. Listen to it now.
Casts Set for Final Three Weeks of American Ballet Theatre’s 2026 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2026

Casting for the final three weeks of American Ballet Theatre’s 2026 Summer season at the Metropolitan Opera House has been revealed. A new staging of Don Quixote by Susan Jaffe and Susan Jones will premiere, plus more.
Blood, Sweat & Tears Vocalist David Clayton-Thomas Passes Away at 84
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 25, 2026

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that David Clayton-Thomas, the Grammy Award-winning Canadian singer and songwriter of Blood, Sweat & Tears fame, has passed away at 84 years old.
Catherine Hurlin Will Step Into DON QUIXOTE at American Ballet Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2026

Natalia Osipova has withdrawn from her scheduled American Ballet Theatre performance of DON QUIXOTE at the Metropolitan Opera House due to injury. Principal Dancers Catherine Hurlin and Daniel Camargo will perform the roles of Kitri and Basilio.
IT'S A GRAAE NIGHT FOR SINGING! to Return to 54 Below with Jason Graae
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2026

Jason Graae will reprise IT'S A GRAAE NIGHT FOR SINGING! at 54 Below in New York City, following sold-out performances in Los Angeles and an earlier NYC run. Gerald Sternbach serves as musical director.
Video: Watch Sting and Shaggy Perform THE LAST SHIP on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 5, 2026

On Friday, Sting and Shaggy took the Good Morning America stage to perform a medley from Sting's musical The Last Ship. Watch the duo sing 'All This Time' and 'The Last Ship'.
Photos: Sting and Shaggy Perform for the Broadway Community to Celebrate THE LAST SHIP
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2026

Sting and Shaggy performed on O&M’s rooftop to the Broadway community to celebrate their New York return of The Last Ship, beginning performances at the Met next week. See photos!
Video: Sting and Shaggy Perform Ahead of THE LAST SHIP at the Met
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026

Sting and Shaggy performed on O&M’s rooftop to the Broadway community to celebrate their New York return of THE LAST SHIP, beginning performances at the Met next week. Check out the video here!
Cast Set For SWAN LAKE and ONEGIN at American Ballet Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026

American Ballet Theatre announced casting for the first two weeks of its summer season at the Metropolitan Opera House, including principal dancer Cory Stearns' farewell performance in John Cranko's ONEGIN.
Philip Glass to Mark 90th Birthday With World Premiere Symphony and Global Events
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026

Philip Glass will celebrate his 90th birthday with worldwide performances, including the world premiere of Symphony No. 15: Lincoln by the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the 50th anniversary of EINSTEIN ON THE BEACH.
Philip Glass Details Expansive Lineup of Events for 90th Birthday Celebration
by Josh Sharpe - May 27, 2026

A multi-season celebration of notable performances and events has been set to coincide with the 90th birthday of acclaimed composer Philip Glass on January 31, 2027. Take a look at the lineup now.
Lincoln Center Breaks Ground on New West Campus Redesign
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2026

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts broke ground on a major west campus redesign, including The Baron Theater, a 2,000-person venue, and the SNF Gardens at Damrosch Park, set to open in summer 2028.

Metropolitan Opera House Frequently Asked Questions

What show is currently in Metropolitan Opera House?
Metropolitan Opera House's current show is The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny which began performances on 11/16/1979.
What when was Metropolitan Opera House built?
Metropolitan Opera House was built in 1883.
How many seats does Metropolitan Opera House have?
Metropolitan Opera House has 3045 seats.
What were the longest running shows at Metropolitan Opera House?
A Midsummer Night's Dream which ran from 9/21/1954 to 10/17/1954, The Ladies' Paradise which ran from 9/16/1901 to 9/28/1901, Judy Garland which ran from 5/11/1959 to 5/17/1959, L'Aiglon which ran from 4/8/1901 to and The Lady from the Sea which ran from 11/29/1923 to ,

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