Broadway at 39th St.
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)
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Natalia Osipova To Return To American Ballet Theatre As Guest Artist During 2026 Summer Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2026
American Ballet Theatre has announced that Natalia Osipova, Principal Dancer with The Royal Ballet and former ABT Principal, will return to the company as a Guest Artist during its 2026 Summer season at the Metropolitan Opera House.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2026
American Ballet Theatre has announced that Natalia Osipova, Principal Dancer with The Royal Ballet and former ABT Principal, will return to the company as a Guest Artist during its 2026 Summer season at the Metropolitan Opera House.
Brandon Victor Dixon, Zachary Noah Piser, and More Join LAMB OF GOD at the Metropolitan Opera House
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026
Lamb of God, the dramatic concert work by composer Rob Gardner, has added additional cast members for the one-night-only presentation at the Metropolitan Opera House. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026
Lamb of God, the dramatic concert work by composer Rob Gardner, has added additional cast members for the one-night-only presentation at the Metropolitan Opera House. Learn more here!
Martha Graham Dance Company to Offer Sneak Peek of WE ARE OUR TIME
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026
The Martha Graham Dance Company's Studio Series will move off-site for a sneak peek of the PBS documentary Martha Graham Dance Company: We Are Our Time.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026
The Martha Graham Dance Company's Studio Series will move off-site for a sneak peek of the PBS documentary Martha Graham Dance Company: We Are Our Time.
Jason Graae to Present IT'S A GRAAE NIGHT FOR SINGING! at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2026
Jason Graae will return to 54 Below in his new show It's a Graae Night For Singing! The recently Graae-headed Jason Graae explores his Graae-ness and his beloved, fascinating and divorced parents, along with their friends and acquaintances, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2026
Jason Graae will return to 54 Below in his new show It's a Graae Night For Singing! The recently Graae-headed Jason Graae explores his Graae-ness and his beloved, fascinating and divorced parents, along with their friends and acquaintances, and more.
The Metropolitan Opera Reveals 2026"27 Season - LINCOLN IN THE BARDO, MACBETH and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2026
The Metropolitan Opera has revealed its 2026–27 season, featuring five new and 12 repertory productions, a special 60th-anniversary gala, and performances of Mahler’s Eighth Symphony conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2026
The Metropolitan Opera has revealed its 2026–27 season, featuring five new and 12 repertory productions, a special 60th-anniversary gala, and performances of Mahler’s Eighth Symphony conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin.
The 41st Annual Bessie Awards Presented at Dixon Place
by Miranda Stück - Feb 13, 2026
Dixon Place, longtime home for innovative dance artists and work, proudly hosts this year's Bessie Awards. In addition to award categories: Outstanding Choreographer/Creator, Outstanding Performer, Outstanding Revival, Outstanding Sound Design or Music Composition, Outstanding Visual Design, Outstanding Breakout Choreographer, the Lifetime Achievement and Outstanding Service to the Field of Dance was presented for years 2024 and 2025.
by Miranda Stück - Feb 13, 2026
Dixon Place, longtime home for innovative dance artists and work, proudly hosts this year's Bessie Awards. In addition to award categories: Outstanding Choreographer/Creator, Outstanding Performer, Outstanding Revival, Outstanding Sound Design or Music Composition, Outstanding Visual Design, Outstanding Breakout Choreographer, the Lifetime Achievement and Outstanding Service to the Field of Dance was presented for years 2024 and 2025.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 11, 2026- CHICAGO and More Up In The Grosses
by - Feb 11, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 11, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Feb 11, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 11, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
American Ballet Theatre Reveals Casts for 2026 Spring Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026
Additional casting for American Ballet Theatre’s 2026 Spring season at the David H. Koch Theater was revealed by Artistic Director Susan Jaffe. The season will include repertory programs featuring Alexei Ratmansky’s Firebird, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026
Additional casting for American Ballet Theatre’s 2026 Spring season at the David H. Koch Theater was revealed by Artistic Director Susan Jaffe. The season will include repertory programs featuring Alexei Ratmansky’s Firebird, and more.
Jessie Mueller, Joy Woods, Santino Fontana, Norm Lewis and More Join LAMB OF GOD at The Met Opera
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026
Lamb of God, the dramatic concert work by composer Rob Gardner, will be presented for one-night-only at the Metropolitan Opera House, featuring Jessie Mueller, Joy Woods and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026
Lamb of God, the dramatic concert work by composer Rob Gardner, will be presented for one-night-only at the Metropolitan Opera House, featuring Jessie Mueller, Joy Woods and more.
Carnegie Hall Reveals 2026"2027 Season Featuring RING CYCLE and TOSCA in Concert, Plus More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2026
Carnegie Hall has revealed programming for its 2026–2027 season, including more than 170 concerts by many of the world’s finest artists and ensembles, plus wide-reaching education and social impact programs.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2026
Carnegie Hall has revealed programming for its 2026–2027 season, including more than 170 concerts by many of the world’s finest artists and ensembles, plus wide-reaching education and social impact programs.
Isabella Boylston Unveils Maternity Leave from American Ballet Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026
Isabella Boylston, principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre, will take maternity leave starting June 2026. She plans to return for the 2026-2027 season.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026
Isabella Boylston, principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre, will take maternity leave starting June 2026. She plans to return for the 2026-2027 season.
Photos: THE LAST SHIP Starring Sting Opens in Amsterdam
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2026
The Last Ship starring Sting opened in Amsterdam at the Royal Theatre Carré. Following this sold-out world premiere in Amsterdam, The Last Ship will next play Paris at La Seine Musicale. See photos from the opening here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2026
The Last Ship starring Sting opened in Amsterdam at the Royal Theatre Carré. Following this sold-out world premiere in Amsterdam, The Last Ship will next play Paris at La Seine Musicale. See photos from the opening here!
The Bessies 2024 And 2025 Award Nominations Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2026
Dixon Place will present the prestigious Bessies award ceremony, recognizing outstanding dance and performance artists, on January 20. This event highlights the achievements in dance and provides a platform for artists to be acknowledged.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2026
Dixon Place will present the prestigious Bessies award ceremony, recognizing outstanding dance and performance artists, on January 20. This event highlights the achievements in dance and provides a platform for artists to be acknowledged.
Photos: First Look at Sting in THE LAST SHIP in Amsterdam
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2026
You can now get a first look at The Last Ship starring Sting. The Royal Theatre Carré in Amsterdam will present the world premiere of the reimagined production.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2026
You can now get a first look at The Last Ship starring Sting. The Royal Theatre Carré in Amsterdam will present the world premiere of the reimagined production.
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.
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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