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New York, NY
BUILT: 1883
DEMOLISHED: 1967
SEATING CAPACITY: 3045
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Shows at the Metropolitan Opera House
DATES PRODUCTION 11/16/1979 - 11/16/1979 The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny (1979) 7/30/1979 - 7/30/1979 Every Good Boy Deserves Favour (1979) 6/28/1972 - 6/28/1972 Mass (1972) 5/11/1959 - 5/17/1959 Judy Garland (1959) 1/15/1958 - 1/15/1958 Vanessa (1958) 9/21/1954 - 10/17/1954 A Midsummer Night's Dream (1954) 12/20/1950 - 12/20/1950 Fledermaus (1950) 11/29/1923 - The Lady from the Sea (1923) 2/25/1911 - 2/25/1911 Natoma (1911) 9/16/1901 - 9/16/1901 The Ladies' Paradise (1901) 9/16/1901 - 9/28/1901 The Ladies' Paradise (1901) 4/8/1901 - L'Aiglon (1901) - Porgy and Bess (1985) - Porgy and Bess (1986) - Porgy and Bess (1989)
News
Nominations Announced for the 2025 BESSIE AWARDS
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2025
The New York Dance and Performance Awards, known as THE BESSIES, will announce the 2024 and 2025 honorees at a ceremony on January 20 at Dixon Place. This year’s nominations span choreography, performance, design, and revival categories.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2025
The New York Dance and Performance Awards, known as THE BESSIES, will announce the 2024 and 2025 honorees at a ceremony on January 20 at Dixon Place. This year’s nominations span choreography, performance, design, and revival categories.
Nadine Sierra Comes to Teatro Colon Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2025
Situada entre las sopranos más reconocidas de la escena operística actual, ha sido convocada para interpretar roles protagónicos en la Metropolitan Opera House de Nueva York; los teatros alla Scala de Milán y Real de Madrid; y mas.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2025
Situada entre las sopranos más reconocidas de la escena operística actual, ha sido convocada para interpretar roles protagónicos en la Metropolitan Opera House de Nueva York; los teatros alla Scala de Milán y Real de Madrid; y mas.
New Staging of DON QUIXOTE and More Set for American Ballet Theatre 2026 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2025
American Ballet Theatre's 2026 Summer season at the Metropolitan Opera House was unveiled by Artistic Director Susan Jaffe. The season will feature a new staging of Don Quixote and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2025
American Ballet Theatre's 2026 Summer season at the Metropolitan Opera House was unveiled by Artistic Director Susan Jaffe. The season will feature a new staging of Don Quixote and more.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 14, 2025- OEDIPUS First Look and More
by - Nov 14, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 14, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Nov 14, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 14, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Sting Announces THE LAST SHIP Return to The Met Opera
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 13, 2025
Sting will star in a newly adapted version of his musical The Last Ship, which comes to the Metropolitan Opera House for nine performances, June 9–14, 2026. Go inside press day for the show in the photos here!
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 13, 2025
Sting will star in a newly adapted version of his musical The Last Ship, which comes to the Metropolitan Opera House for nine performances, June 9–14, 2026. Go inside press day for the show in the photos here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 13, 2025- Tom Felton Joins HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD And More
by - Nov 13, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 13, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Nov 13, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 13, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Sting Sings from THE LAST SHIP As New Production Heads for The Met
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2025
Sting will star in a newly adapted version of his musical The Last Ship, which appears at the Metropolitan Opera House for nine performances, June 9–14, 2026. Go inside press day for the show in a new video from inside The Met as Sting sings from the show and discusses its origins.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2025
Sting will star in a newly adapted version of his musical The Last Ship, which appears at the Metropolitan Opera House for nine performances, June 9–14, 2026. Go inside press day for the show in a new video from inside The Met as Sting sings from the show and discusses its origins.
Sting To Star in Newly Adapted Version of THE LAST SHIP at the Met
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 12, 2025
Sting will star in a newly adapted version of his musical The Last Ship, which appears at the Metropolitan Opera House for nine performances, June 9–14, 2026.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 12, 2025
Sting will star in a newly adapted version of his musical The Last Ship, which appears at the Metropolitan Opera House for nine performances, June 9–14, 2026.
American Ballet Theatre Reveals Casting for Inaugural Spring Season At The David H. Koch Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2025
American Ballet Theatre has announced casting for its 2026 Spring season at the David H. Koch Theater, running March 6–21. The season marks ABT’s first spring engagement at Lincoln Center.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2025
American Ballet Theatre has announced casting for its 2026 Spring season at the David H. Koch Theater, running March 6–21. The season marks ABT’s first spring engagement at Lincoln Center.
Tony Winner and Screen Star June Lockhart Dies at 100
by Team BWW - Oct 25, 2025
Beloved and iconic actress June Lockhart died of natural causes at her home in Santa Monica, California with her daughter June Elizabeth and granddaughter Christianna by her side.
by Team BWW - Oct 25, 2025
Beloved and iconic actress June Lockhart died of natural causes at her home in Santa Monica, California with her daughter June Elizabeth and granddaughter Christianna by her side.
TURNING TIGERS INTO PANCAKES Comes to Dixon Place
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2025
This November, New York audiences are invited to laugh, shout, and eat pancakes with Joseph Lymous as he brings his new solo comedy Turning Tigers Into Pancakes to Dixon Place.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2025
This November, New York audiences are invited to laugh, shout, and eat pancakes with Joseph Lymous as he brings his new solo comedy Turning Tigers Into Pancakes to Dixon Place.
Tenor Juan Diego Flórez Returning to Australia in November
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 7, 2025
Superstar tenor Juan Diego Flórez is returning to Australian soil from 29 November - 3 December. His tour follows his previous debut, which sold out the Sydney Opera House/
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 7, 2025
Superstar tenor Juan Diego Flórez is returning to Australian soil from 29 November - 3 December. His tour follows his previous debut, which sold out the Sydney Opera House/
Martha Graham Dance Company Announces 2025-26 Studio Series
by Michael Major - Sep 3, 2025
The Martha Graham Dance Company’s 2025-26 Studio Series, part of the Company’s GRAHAM100 celebration, will feature an exciting array of events, including a sneak peek at a new work for the Company created by Hope Boykin.
by Michael Major - Sep 3, 2025
The Martha Graham Dance Company’s 2025-26 Studio Series, part of the Company’s GRAHAM100 celebration, will feature an exciting array of events, including a sneak peek at a new work for the Company created by Hope Boykin.
Theatergoing in the Time of The Gilded Age
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 24, 2025
The Gilded Age recently wrapped up its third season on HBO, to record-setting viewership. Much to the delight of theatre fans, the cast of the show includes a wealth of actors who are beloved for their work in theatre. Cast by Adam Caldwell and Bernie Telsey, The Gilded Age shoots in the New York area, which gave the team the ability to cast many actors who regularly work in theatre.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 24, 2025
The Gilded Age recently wrapped up its third season on HBO, to record-setting viewership. Much to the delight of theatre fans, the cast of the show includes a wealth of actors who are beloved for their work in theatre. Cast by Adam Caldwell and Bernie Telsey, The Gilded Age shoots in the New York area, which gave the team the ability to cast many actors who regularly work in theatre.
Broadway Veteran Michael James Leslie Passes Away
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 23, 2025
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the death of Broadway veteran Michael James Leslie.
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 23, 2025
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the death of Broadway veteran Michael James Leslie.
American Ballet Theatre Unveils 2025 Fall Season and 2026 Spring Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2025
American Ballet Theatre will present two seasons at the David H. Koch Theater for 2025-2026. See the programming and learn how to purchase tickets here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2025
American Ballet Theatre will present two seasons at the David H. Koch Theater for 2025-2026. See the programming and learn how to purchase tickets here!
Benjamin Bernheim Comes to Teatro Colon
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2025
Reconocido como uno de los más destacados intérpretes del repertorio romántico para tenor, es figura habitual en los principales teatros de ópera del mundo, incluyendo las óperas de París, Viena, Berlín, Zúrich, el Teatro alla Scala de Milán, la Metropolitan Opera, la Royal Opera House de Londres y el Festival de Salzburgo.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2025
Reconocido como uno de los más destacados intérpretes del repertorio romántico para tenor, es figura habitual en los principales teatros de ópera del mundo, incluyendo las óperas de París, Viena, Berlín, Zúrich, el Teatro alla Scala de Milán, la Metropolitan Opera, la Royal Opera House de Londres y el Festival de Salzburgo.
Review: KIERAN HODGSON: VOICE OF AMERICA, Soho Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - Jun 24, 2025
Kieran Hodgson: Voice of America explores Hodgson’s own fascination with America, which began when he was little and reading from a small book of speeches by President John F. Kennedy that his father kept in his office. Ever since then, his passion for America has not diminished, with Hodgson entering the Soho Theatre Downstairs in the style of an American politician, plasting Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the U.S.A.,” running up on stage from the back of the room as red, white and blue lights flash.
by Kat Mokrynski - Jun 24, 2025
Kieran Hodgson: Voice of America explores Hodgson’s own fascination with America, which began when he was little and reading from a small book of speeches by President John F. Kennedy that his father kept in his office. Ever since then, his passion for America has not diminished, with Hodgson entering the Soho Theatre Downstairs in the style of an American politician, plasting Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the U.S.A.,” running up on stage from the back of the room as red, white and blue lights flash.
Casts Set for Final Two Weeks of American Ballet Theatre 2025 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2025
Casts have been revealed for the final two weeks of American Ballet Theatre’s 2025 Summer season at the Metropolitan Opera House. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2025
Casts have been revealed for the final two weeks of American Ballet Theatre’s 2025 Summer season at the Metropolitan Opera House. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Andrea Bocelli to Perform at The Metropolitan Opera House in October
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 6, 2025
Iconic Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli will play a one-night-only performance at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City on Sunday, October 5. The event marks a special moment as Bocelli returns to one of the most revered cultural institutions, just ahead of his annual fall tour.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 6, 2025
Iconic Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli will play a one-night-only performance at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City on Sunday, October 5. The event marks a special moment as Bocelli returns to one of the most revered cultural institutions, just ahead of his annual fall tour.
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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