Galas & Special Events

Tosca: Celebrating Puccini
Gala Performance

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 | 6:30pm

On the occasion of the centenary of the great composer’s death—and to mark the first-ever Met performances of the title role by soprano Lise Davidsen—the company presents a special performance of the repertory favorite, including a film salute to Puccini. Join us for a pre-curtain cocktail reception and a post-performance dinner with the cast.

Tosca: Celebrating Puccini

Gala Committee

GALA CHAIRMAN

Sana H. Sabbagh

 

GALA CO-CHAIRMEN

C. Graham Berwind, Ill

Betsy and Ed Cohen

Marlene Hess and James D. Zirin

Cindy and Tod Johnson

Dr. Frayda B. Lindemann

Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer and Joseph Neubauer

Matthew Christopher Pietras

Ann Ziff

 

CENTENNIAL BENEFACTOR

Anne and Christopher Flowers

 

PRINCIPAL BENEFACTORS

Noemi Neidorff

The Lloyd E. Rigler - Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation

 

PRIME BENEFACTOR

Bloomberg Philanthropies

 

BENEFACTORS

Dr. Christian Alfonsi

Carol E. and David A. Domina

Dominique Laffont

Matthew Rooney

 

PRINCIPAL SPONSORS

Agnieszka and Witold Balaban

Judith-Ann Corrente

Kristin and Alberto Cribiore

Jean-Marie and Betty Eveillard

 

PRIME SPONSORS

Cynthia Bagby

Marta Nottebohm

Douglas Dockery Thomas

 

SPONSORS

Mr. and Mrs. Kimberly and William Anast

Victoria Azara PhD

Marianne Bellotti

Robin Fowler

Rosalind and Eugene J. Glaser

Andrew Hinek and Keith Wetmore

Arthur Hung

Dr. Michael Krco

Mr. James Mitchell, Jr.

Yves Pfeiller

George Shelden and Yasuko Noguchi

Dr. William J. Spurlin and Mr. David J. Smith

Mr. Dennis Stattman and Mrs. Beth Grosshans

Bente Strong

Cynthia Vahlkamp and Robert Kenyon

Ms. Nivia Viera

Dr. Arabella Waller

Emory Waters

 

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Jack Johnson

Dr. Cheryl L. Willman and Dr. Ross E. Zumwalt

Kevin and Jennifer Woodruff

 

(Committee as October 14)

GIUSEPPE VERDI

Aida
New Year's Eve Gala

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 | 6:30 PM

Ring in the New Year at the Met with the premiere of Tony winner Michael Mayer’s spectacular new production of one of opera’s grandest works, starring soprano Angel Blue in her long-awaited company debut in the touchstone title role. The gala evening includes a post-performance dinner and dancing with the cast, and the traditional fireworks on the Mercedes T. Bass Grand Tier at midnight.

JAKE HEGGIE / LIBRETTO BY GENE SCHEER

Moby-Dick
Gala Premiere

Monday, March 3, 2025 | 8PM

One of mankind’s great epics arrives on the Met stage with the company premiere of Jake Heggie’s gripping take on Moby-Dick, a triumph of American contemporary opera. Celebrate the moment with a special gala evening that begins with cocktails and dinner on the Grand Tier before the performance, followed by dessert at intermission.

RICHARD STRAUSS

Salome
Gala Premiere

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | 8PM

Leading opera director Claus Guth unveils the first new Met production of Strauss’s white-hot one-act tragedy in 20 years. Conducted for the first time with the company by Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin and starring soprano Elza van den Heever and baritone Peter Mattei, it’s an event not to be missed. Join us for cocktails and a pre-show gala dinner on the Mercedes T. Bass Grand Tier.