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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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.
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/
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.
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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