Metropolitan Opera House

It's the Metropolitan Opera House. In New York City. Prepare yourself for a real treat. Highly recommend going all out and dressing to the nines (black tie optional; a proper suit or lovely dress would be just perfect). Oh, and the bar on the mezzanine level is usually less busy and you can walk out on the balcony facing Lincoln Center and the fountain.

Jason Nickel - 5 hours ago

Really elegant venue, loved the decoration. Seats are not too comfortable as leg room is not spacious. Staff is friendly and efficient. Bar choices are good and wine is not too expensive. Loved that you can pay and order in advance to skip lines during intermission. WCs are clean and almost enough. A must when visiting New York City especially because their operas are all awesome! I saw Carmen and it was one of the best experiences ever. Tickets are pricey but shows are worth it.

Monica Rivera - 11 days ago

I'd always wanted to see an opera staged at the Met and recently I had the chance with this season's production of "Carmen." Our seats were in the balcony, pretty high up, but the sound from the singers and the live orchestra was wonderful. The performances from all involved - cast, orchestra, scenery, lighting, etc. was flawless....as if we were watching an edited movie. You expect to be impressed when pros perform, but the musicians of the Met are at the top tier of the world of professional music. I noticed there was a place to the right (looking at the stage) of the Family Circle where you can sit at a desk outfitted with a study light and a music score for the opera, to follow along with the live performance. Online it looks like those tickets are only $12 but apparently you can only hear - not see - the performance. Still, I'd be interested in trying that sometime. I also enjoyed observing the social spectacle of a night at the opera....attractive couples dressed to the nines posing for photos in the lobby, walking about the lobby (on each floor) with flutes of champagne, or a select few dining at the lengthy intermission at an elegant restaurant on the mezzanine lobby.

Scott Watson - 12 days ago

New York is always top in everything they do!!! Like the song by Frank Sinatra.. I have the jingle in my head as I write this review. I have been coming here since I was a kid either with my parents for recitals I was in. Or for enjoying a show with family and friends. You can't go wrong by coming here, not only are their performances packed with things to see and hear. Its really relaxing to watch. Some people really get into it. And I have to say that is my favorite part. So come be a part of it.. buy tickets and have a great time. I love their weekday specials you get two tickets for the price of one and you can't beat it. After dinner this is the perfect place to come. Enjoy!!

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