The Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center welcomes tourists, visitors, and first timers in 2017!

The Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center welcomes tourists, visitors, and first timers in 2017!
Here’s your chance to visit the world famous MET in New York
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
You don’t want to miss the world famous Metropolitan Opera when visiting New York. The Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center welcomes tourists, visitors and first timers in 2017 with “a line-up of beloved and accessible operas, perfect for first timers and opera lovers alike.”
Why is the MET such an important part of the city's entertainment scene and history? We asked Peter Clark, the Metropolitan Opera Director of Archives.
"The Metropolitan Opera is a pillar of New York City culture. With its dazzling productions starring the world's greatest artists, there are few cultural experiences more iconic than attending a performance at the legendary Opera House. Whether you are brand new to opera or are a lifelong fan, there is no better time to visit the Met than this season when the company is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Lincoln Center home."
With the Met Opera celebrating its 50th anniversary at the Opera House at Lincoln Center this season, it is the perfect opportunity to enjoy this “ultimate New York City cultural experience.”
This Winter and Spring, the Met stage will host a line-up of “beloved and accessible operas,” perfect for first timers and opera lovers alike. And tickets start at only $25!
If you’d like to tour the Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, the public areas are open to the public free of charge from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sundays and from 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekdays ending on May 13, 2017.
Visitors may walk up the famous grand staircase, admire the crystal chandeliers, and walk onto the balcony overlooking Lincoln Center Plaza. A large television monitor even gives visitors a live look at rehearsals.
· Carmen, January 19 through February 18: Georges Bizet’s audience favorite stars French mezzo-soprano Clémentine Margaine as an immortal Gypsy heroine with Tenor Marcelo Álvarez as her hapless soldier Don José.
· Il Barbiere di Siviglia, currently on stage through February 11; Rossini’s comedic jewel returns with Peter Mattei reprising his compelling portrayal of Figaro, a barber who knows all the town’s secrets and scandals that plots a divisive plan to set up lovers Rosina and Count Almaviva portrayed by Pretty Yende and Javier Camarena.
· Rigoletto, January 20 through April 27; Michael Mayer’s action packed tragedy takes place in 1960’s Las Vegas. The production features Željko Lučić reprising the title role of Rigoletto, a hunchbacked jester who struggles to balance the dueling elements of beauty and evil that exist in his life.
· Roméo et Juliette, currently on stage through March 18; Take a journey with Shakespeare’s classic star-crossed lovers from opposing families in this Charles Gounod adaption. This critically acclaimed production features stunning costumes and gorgeous performances.
· Werther, February 16 through March 9; Tenor sensation Vittorio Grigolo will portray the title role of Werther, a young poet seeking the unattainable love of Charlotte, sung by mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard.
The Metropolitan Opera was founded in 1883. Great conductors like Arturo Toscanini and Anton Seidl helped shape the MET while legendary Italian operatic tenor Enrico Caruso gave more performances with the Met than with all the world’s other opera companies combined.
Each season, the Met offers more than 200 opera performances. More than 800,000 people attend performances in the opera house. The Met's successful radio broadcast series - the longest-running classical music series in American broadcast history - is entering its 85th year!
The Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is located at 30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023.
For more information, visit http://www.metopera.org/
Here’s your chance to visit the world famous MET in New York
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
You don’t want to miss the world famous Metropolitan Opera when visiting New York. The Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center welcomes tourists, visitors and first timers in 2017 with “a line-up of beloved and accessible operas, perfect for first timers and opera lovers alike.”
Why is the MET such an important part of the city's entertainment scene and history? We asked Peter Clark, the Metropolitan Opera Director of Archives.
"The Metropolitan Opera is a pillar of New York City culture. With its dazzling productions starring the world's greatest artists, there are few cultural experiences more iconic than attending a performance at the legendary Opera House. Whether you are brand new to opera or are a lifelong fan, there is no better time to visit the Met than this season when the company is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Lincoln Center home."
With the Met Opera celebrating its 50th anniversary at the Opera House at Lincoln Center this season, it is the perfect opportunity to enjoy this “ultimate New York City cultural experience.”
This Winter and Spring, the Met stage will host a line-up of “beloved and accessible operas,” perfect for first timers and opera lovers alike. And tickets start at only $25!
If you’d like to tour the Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, the public areas are open to the public free of charge from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sundays and from 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekdays ending on May 13, 2017.
Visitors may walk up the famous grand staircase, admire the crystal chandeliers, and walk onto the balcony overlooking Lincoln Center Plaza. A large television monitor even gives visitors a live look at rehearsals.
· Carmen, January 19 through February 18: Georges Bizet’s audience favorite stars French mezzo-soprano Clémentine Margaine as an immortal Gypsy heroine with Tenor Marcelo Álvarez as her hapless soldier Don José.
· Il Barbiere di Siviglia, currently on stage through February 11; Rossini’s comedic jewel returns with Peter Mattei reprising his compelling portrayal of Figaro, a barber who knows all the town’s secrets and scandals that plots a divisive plan to set up lovers Rosina and Count Almaviva portrayed by Pretty Yende and Javier Camarena.
· Rigoletto, January 20 through April 27; Michael Mayer’s action packed tragedy takes place in 1960’s Las Vegas. The production features Željko Lučić reprising the title role of Rigoletto, a hunchbacked jester who struggles to balance the dueling elements of beauty and evil that exist in his life.
· Roméo et Juliette, currently on stage through March 18; Take a journey with Shakespeare’s classic star-crossed lovers from opposing families in this Charles Gounod adaption. This critically acclaimed production features stunning costumes and gorgeous performances.
· Werther, February 16 through March 9; Tenor sensation Vittorio Grigolo will portray the title role of Werther, a young poet seeking the unattainable love of Charlotte, sung by mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard.
The Metropolitan Opera was founded in 1883. Great conductors like Arturo Toscanini and Anton Seidl helped shape the MET while legendary Italian operatic tenor Enrico Caruso gave more performances with the Met than with all the world’s other opera companies combined.
Each season, the Met offers more than 200 opera performances. More than 800,000 people attend performances in the opera house. The Met's successful radio broadcast series - the longest-running classical music series in American broadcast history - is entering its 85th year!
The Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is located at 30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023.
For more information, visit http://www.metopera.org/

Article by Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
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Copyright 2017 Sunny Harbor Publishing
Sunny Harbor Publishing, PO Box 560318, Rockledge, FL 32956
Phone: 321-446-7552
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.SunnyHarborPublishing.org
(Photo provided by The Metropolitan Opera House)