The Metropolitan Opera

A Message to Our Audience

We regret to inform you that the Metropolitan Opera has made the extremely difficult decision to cancel the entirety of the 2020–21 season, based on the advice of health officials who advise the Met and Lincoln Center. However, we are pleased to also announce the Met’s ambitious plans for the 2021–22 season.

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We regret to inform you that the Metropolitan Opera has made the extremely difficult decision to cancel the entirety of the 2020–21 season, based on the advice of health officials who advise the Met and Lincoln Center. However, we are pleased to also announce the Met’s ambitious plans for the 2021–22 season.

The 2021–22 Season

We are proud to announce ambitious artistic plans for the company’s return in the 2021–22 season, including Met premieres of three contemporary operas and a total of six new productions.

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We are proud to announce ambitious artistic plans for the company’s return in the 2021–22 season, including Met premieres of three contemporary operas and a total of six new productions.

OCTOBER 24 AT 1 PM ET

Diana Damrau and Joseph Calleja Live in Concert

Two of operas greatest artists perform live from a spectacular Italian chapel—a perfect setting for a program that includes favorite excerpts from Puccini’s Tosca and other popular duets and arias.

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Two of operas greatest artists perform live from a spectacular Italian chapel—a perfect setting for a program that includes favorite excerpts from Puccini’s Tosca and other popular duets and arias.

Nightly Opera Stream: The Merry Widow

Renée Fleming stars in the title role of Léhar’s buoyant operetta. The 2015 performance also features Kelli O’Hara as Valencienne, Alek Shrader as Camille de Rosillon, Nathan Gunn as Danilo, and Sir Thomas Allen as Baron Zeta. Sir Andrew Davis conducts. This stream can be viewed until 6:30 p.m. ET Wednesday, October 21.

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Make a Gift to the Met’s Emergency Campaign

The coronavirus pandemic has had serious economic implications for the Met and we need your help. Please make a gift to support our emergency campaign today. Your contribution will make a critical difference.

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Met Stars Live in Concert

Opera’s greatest stars perform in a groundbreaking new series of pay-per-view concerts from striking locations around the globe, each live via satellite and shot with multiple cameras. Tickets now on sale.

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Nightly Opera Streams, October 19–25

It's a week of much-needed mirth and laughter as the Nightly Opera Streams lineup is filled with seven of opera's most beloved comedies. Peruse the complete schedule and explore a curated collection of related content.

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Met Opera on Demand

If you're enjoying the Nightly Opera Streams and would like on-demand access to the Met's entire catalogue of more than 700 complete performances, check out our subscription streaming service and start your seven-day free trial today.

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Nightly Opera Streams: Upcoming Schedule

Each day while the house is dark, a different encore presentation from the company’s Live in HD series is being made available for free streaming. Learn more about the initiative and explore the upcoming schedule.

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