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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


ABT to Host Final Performances of Herman Cornejo and James Whiteside
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2026

American Ballet Theatre announced that principal dancers Herman Cornejo and James Whiteside will conclude their careers with the company during ABT's Metropolitan Opera House season.
ABT Principals Herman Cornejo and James Whiteside to Give Farewell Performances
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2026

American Ballet Theatre announced that Principal Dancers Herman Cornejo and James Whiteside will conclude their performing careers with the company during an upcoming Metropolitan Opera House season.
Pauline Clayden, Last Surviving Soloist of Sadler's Wells' Landmark 1949 New York Debut, Dies at 103
by Joshua Wright - Aug 19, 2026

Pauline Clayden, the British ballerina and last surviving soloist from Sadler's Wells Ballet's landmark 1949 New York debut, has died at 103.
Martha Graham Dance Company to Present 2026-27 Season and Global Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026

Martha Graham Dance Company will present masterworks, new commissions, and Lamentation Variations while touring the US, Canada, England, Spain, Mexico, and China.
Full Cast Set For Sting’s THE LAST SHIP at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2026

The West End cast of Sting's musical THE LAST SHIP has been announced, with Sting to perform throughout the run and Shaggy joining for two performances as The Wallsend Ferryman.
British Music Executive and Television Producer Vicki Wickham Passes Away
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2026

Vicki Wickham, the British music executive and television producer who helped shape the sound and image of popular music in the 1960s and beyond died on August 1, 2026, in New York City. She was 87.
Shaggy to Reprise Role in THE LAST SHIP for Two Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2026

Global reggae icon Shaggy is set to co-star with Sting in the reimagined 2026 adaptation of Sting's musical The Last Ship for just two nights at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
EINSTEIN ON THE BEACH to Mark 50th Anniversary of Philip Glass Work
by Joshua Wright - Jul 30, 2026

Philip Glass is set to commemorate the 50th anniversary of his landmark theater work EINSTEIN ON THE BEACH, according to a recent announcement.
AGMA and American Ballet Theatre Reach New Three-Year Collective Bargaining Agreement
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 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.

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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