Galas & Special Events
For information about galas and other events during the 2024-25 season, please call 212.362.6000.
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.
Production a gift of Jacqueline Desmarais, in memory of Paul G. Desmarais Sr; The Paiko Foundation; and Dr. Elena Prokupets, in memory of her late husband, Rudy Prokupets
The Met gratefully acknowledges the support of The Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation; the Gramma Fisher Foundation, Marshalltown, Iowa; and the Hermione Foundation, Laura Sloate, Trustee
Revival sponsored by Mastercard and Rolex
- 5:30PM Cocktail Reception
- 6:30PM Performance
- Post Performance Cast Dinner
- BLACK TIE
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
Robin Fowler
PRINCIPAL BENEFACTORS
Noemi Neidorff
The Lloyd E. Rigler - Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation
BENEFACTORS
Dr. Christian Alfonsi
Carol E. and David A. Domina
Dominique Laffont
PRINCIPAL SPONSORS
Judith-Ann Corrente
Kristin and Alberto Cribiore
Jean-Marie and Betty Eveillard
PRIME SPONSORS
Cynthia Bagby
Marta Nottebohm
Douglas Dockery Thomas
SPONSORS
Robin Fowler
Rosalind and Eugene J. Glaser
Andrew Hinek and Keith Wetmore
Dr. Michael Krco
George Shelden and Yasuko Noguchi
Dr. William J. Spurlin and Mr. David A. Smith
Cynthia Vahlkamp and Robert Kenyon
Emory Waters
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Jack Johnson
Dr. Cheryl L. Willman and Dr. Ross E. Zumwalt
Kevin and Jennifer Woodruff
(Committee as October 4)
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.
Production sponsored by C. Graham Berwind, III
GALA CHAIRMAN
Mercedes T. Bass
- 6:30 PM Performance
- Post Performance Gala Dinner
- Black Tie
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.
Music by Jake Heggie
Libretto by Gene Scheer
Based on the book by Herman Melville
Production a gift of C. Graham Berwind, III and The Eugene McDermott Foundation
Additional funding from the Franci Neely Foundation
Moby-Dick is part of the Neubauer Family Foundation New Works Initiative
Production co-owned by The Dallas Opera, State Opera of South Australia, Calgary Opera, San Diego Opera, and San Francisco Opera
GALA CHAIRMAN
Franci Neely
- 6PM Cocktail Reception
- 6:30PM Gala Dinner
- 8PM Performance
- Intermission Champagne and Dessert
- BLACK TIE
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.
Production a gift of The Sybil B. Harrington Endowment Fund
Additional support from Mr. and Mrs. Michael Corey
GALA CHAIRMAN
Daisy M. Soros
- 5:30PM Cocktail Reception
- 6PM Gala Dinner
- 8PM Performance
- BLACK TIE