Metropolitan Opera House - Lincoln Center

The Metropolitan Opera House - Lincoln Center is an opera house in the Theater District of New York City. Housed within the Lincoln Center and affectionately known as “The Met” by locals, the theater is recognized as one of the world’s best opera stages, utilizing technology like hydraulic elevators, motorized stages and rigging systems to put on elaborate and opulent productions. The Met opened in 1966 with a performance of Giacomo Puccini's “La fanciulla del West”. When the Metropolitan Opera Company has a brief hiatus, the venue is also utilized for annual Spring performances by the American Ballet Theatre, for classical recitals and modern concerts for names like The Who and Paul McCartney. The Met was designed with luxury and attention to detail, so grab your tickets today to experience one of the 3,850 plush velvet seats, crystal chandeliers and the custom gold curtain as the show begins.