The Merry Widow-Metropolitan Opera

Highlights / General details

The great Renée Fleming stars as the beguiling femme fatale who captivates all Paris in Lehár’s enchanting operetta, seen in a new staging by Broadway virtuoso director and choreographer Susan Stroman (The Producers, Oklahoma!, Contact). Stroman and her design team of Julian Crouch (Satyagraha, The Enchanted Island) and costume designer William Ivey Long (Cinderella, Grey Gardens, Hairspray) have created an art-nouveau setting that climaxes with singing and dancing grisettes at the legendary Maxim’s. Nathan Gunn co-stars as Danilo and Kelli O’Hara is Valencienne. Mezzo-soprano diva Susan Graham takes on the title role later in the run. Sir Andrew Davis and Fabio Luisi conduct.

Composer: Franz Lehar; Librettists: Viktor Leon and Leo Stein; Opera: Sung in English with Met Titles in English, German, and Spanish.

Location Venue located at the Metropolitan Opera House, 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023.

Duration

Approximate running time 2 hours. 32 minutes.

Participant restrictions

Recommended for ages 7 and up. Children under the age of 5 are not permitted in the theatre.

Location

Venue located at the Metropolitan Opera House, 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023.

Duration Approximate running time 2 hours. 32 minutes.

Participant restrictions Recommended for ages 7 and up. Children under the age of 5 are not permitted in the theatre.

Policies Any bookings of 10 or more guests is considered a group and may incur additional charges The use of cameras and recording devices is strictly prohibited. Must book 5 days prior to show. Guests should arrive at the box office between 1 hour prior and 45 minutes prior to performance to pick up their tickets. Please note - only the name on the reservation will be permitted to pick up tickets at the show box office. Photo I.D. required. Tickets for Events and Tours are sold as final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-negotiable. Date or time cannot be changed once show tickets are purchased. Name changes are accepted up to 48 hours prior to show date.

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