Metropolitan Opera Reviews

Beautiful. This was my first time and what first took my breath was the architecture, very contemporary. I saw Carmen, and it went beyond my expectations, having studied the opera before. Worth every single moment.

We saw Andrea Botcelli today at the Met ... as much as music and the singing was heavenly... the sound was horrible.... he sounded weak and distant, not the thunderous voice we know from him .
It was like he was singing without a mic ... like he was in another room , and this in the best acoustic hall in the world.
Disappointed...

Very old eating and imbibing establishment across Lincoln center. Very interesting cold antipasto offering. Expensive. Great vibrant atmosphere. Busy bar. Very crowded after major Lincoln center productions.

A bucket list event was to go to an Opera. Unfortunately this was after another bucket list event, a Broadway musical. Two very different energies. On one hand the Metropolitan Opera offered a grown up experience. A well dressed crowd fully educated atmosphere. It seemed like we were in a award show love, with all the fancy attire and high priced drinks. The stage and theater looked amazing. As we sat night n the middle of the orchestra section, w could see everything very well. The perfermamce was wonderful. I had an idea in theory what it would be like. Everything being sung in italian was interesting. So also glad for the written translation in front of our seats. But it just seemed a little to upper crust for us. With the crowd saying bravo and the low key claps, were maybe something I will appreciate more when I'm older. Iolanta was a great story, I just don't think I will be back soon. And if I do, it will be at a much lower price. If just a starter, maybe try the upper level seats,at a lower cost.

The pinnacle of operatic art in New York City. Outstanding quality in performances. During the recession, it performed 26 La Bohemes to get through the recession. Understandable. More diverse programming is encouraged.

Wonderful place to watch superb opera. Children are truly helpful. All we receive was praise and help for taking our little girl with us.

U.S. premier opera house. Just saw Marney, brand new English language opera imported from London. Also, a wonderful hall.

An true amazing NY cultural landmark...every performance is always as amazing as the one before it, from Traviata to Porgy and Bess ,- always a night to remember..

Phenomenal!! Saw Madama Butterfly and it was an excellent production!

We had such a great night at the Met!
For travelers on a budget there are seats available for $47 including tax and fees. A wonderful NY cultural experience not to be missed!

Magical. If you want to experience true beauty go no further. Truly it is life changing.

Delicious food. Great service. Convenient to Lincoln Center. Best to make a reservation.

Even sitting up near the uppermost seats, the acoustics were perfect. Beautiful environment. Note the chandeliers that ascend to the ceiling before the performance.

Amazing experience now only the world could pay with bitcoin here we would come more often

The staff here was so kind to my wife and I. We shared the time of our lives for our anniversary. Thank You for a wonderful evening

Magic Flute (Mozart opera, family-friendly abridged version). Great performance with beautiful, innovative, creative sets and costumes.

We was on Romeo and Juliet. It was something amazing. Definitely recommend!

One of the best opera houses in the world. Excellent productions on diverse repertoire.

Now most folks are scared that they wont enjoy the show with out knowing the language. Fer not all seats have little subtitle screens to fix that issue

A world renowned opera house that is truly a magnificent experience. It is opulent, elegant, and has world-renowned singers perform on its stage. It has about 28 different operas each year that includes classical and revival renditions in their repertoire. The season begins late September with their famous Met Opening Gala and runs through May. Current manager, Peter Gelb, has made several programs to make opera more accessible to many by offering a live in HD series in the summer (where you can enjoy the previous season s performances). Attending the Met for a classical opera is one of those things that you have to add to your must do this list. They offer a subscription series, but also have a Rush ticket program for $20 orchestra seats.

What a wonderful performance of Rigoletto! I loved every moment while being except for how expensive the parking was! But I guess it's all about location.

The Metropolitan Opera is an elegant place. Beautiful lighting and the performances shown here are worth the price, with translations of the songs on the seat in languages from English, German,Italian, and Spanish. This is an experience that will stick with anyone no matter the age.

If you have a chance to watch an opera here, do so. The interiors look grand, to include those chandeliers that move up to get out of the way whenever there is a performance. I think this is a must visit place in NYC.

The Met is reason by itself to visit NY (if you like opera). I've had some really wonderful experiences here - among the high points of my artistic experiences.

Amazing venue. elegant, excellent acoustics, special

Very nice the shows are great and love the architecture main staircase and the chandelier.

The performance has been interrupted twice for about an hour, the scenery broke down after twenty minutes. It is something unbelievable event for a minor opera theater. They should have stopped the performance reimbursing the tickets.

Saw Dvorak's Rusalka, fantastic performance, you have the opportunity to get snacks and drinks during intermission.

Performance of Verdi's Aida at the Met was spectacular. The voices were sublime, the costumes museum-like, and stage settings seemed large as life , as if transported from the land of the Nile. There were live, decorated horses on stage in the triumphal scene. The intermissions added a lot of time to the performance and of course, snacks and drinks were expensive. The Metropolitan Opera is musical theater at its pinnacle integrating voice, orchestra, set and costumes. Talent from countries world-wide is showcased. You may leave late mid-week for work the next day. Enjoy.

The best venue in New York to listen opera, you can have great ticket as at 30 dlls. A bargain

Awesome! I waited a lifetime to attend this opening gala event.

Fantastic sets, great choreography, beautiful costumes and, most importantly, great singing. Every opera lover should go here.

Beautiful place to visit,the operas are interesting sometimes touching, "Phantom of the Opera" is my favorite.also the theatre is very beautiful and the workers are very courteous ,the bathrooms

I simple adore this place. The Opera was amazing. I would definitely go back again

Beautiful venue with comfortable seating. We loved the personal screens for translation/captioning for the Opera. Once in a lifetime experience.

Only problem is if your 6ft tall and have knee pain. Not enough leg space.

Seating on the family circle, is cheap. But the voice is amazing. I've got ticket to Madame Butterfly, wow it was fantastic

While I didn't get to see a performance the building is a spectacular sight. I hope to see a performance soon.

incredible production of Aida. A bit funny that the intermissions are as long as the show.

It was a nice clean welcoming place and show to spend a evening after work to wind down and relax.

What a wonderful experience , attending the opera Turandot exceeded all expectations. The acoustics are marvelous, the staff is very friendly and helpful. Concession products are a bit expensive and very limited in the choices. Overall a once in a lifetime experience! I would go back in a heartbeat!

The Romeo et Juliette opera was a wonderful experience.

The "Met" is world renowned for its superior performances. It attracts the finest artistic talent in the country, and is on my "Top 5" venues for classical performance. Musicians, singers, costumes, production quality, are all first rate. The Met does tend to "play it safe" when it comes to the season repertoire. Lots of the standard works by Verdi, Puccinni, Mozart etc. I'm not saying it's a bad thing - it's actually a good thing. "Standard works" attract the audience and make opera accessible to more of us. The theater itself is deep burgundy and gold and it's cavernously large -- but it doesn't sacrifice acoustics. You are basically guaranteed a first class experience at The Met. Aside from the music, a really lavish opera is very visual so if you have never been to an opera because it's not your kind of thing, you must go to an opera and experience the orchestra and stage in real life with your eyes and ears. There are two (almost) floor to ceiling Chagall paintings that face out to Lincoln Center. If the sun is shining on the paintings, curtains automatically close to protect these masterpieces. And that's what the Met is - a masterpiece. But that's just me.

Beautiful venue, easily located, unfortunately the tenor I was there to hear had pulled out but there was no problem changing tickets online a few days before, for a fee. I had a wonderful seat for a reasonable price with world class opera performers and musicians.

Need to do this more often. What an amazing experience to witness Romeo and Juliet on this stage. Passionate and fill with emotion, this performance is a def a take my money. Already making plans to see what other exciting shows i could see next.

Had the most amazing night! Was exactly how I imagined it would be! The Opera was fantastic!

Wonderful place, great sound, high quality performances. Could use some extra restrooms and coat rooms though

Only 4 stars because we didn't know that most of the action in Porgy and Bess takes place upper stage left which is almost totally cut off from where we were sitting. But otherwise, a fantastic show as expected.

Wonderful and beautiful venue with fantastic operas.

The Met! Enough said.... If one travels to NYC and doesn't attend ABT or otherwise, shame on you! Saw Jane Eyre standing room and absolutely was on awe of the sheer value of my time in this spectacular venue.

Saw a performance of Dialogues Des Carmelites...a beautiful production in a world famous theater

There's nothing like the Metropolitan Opera. The building is from another time. The operas are wonderful. I recommend becoming familiar with the story before you go if you don't speak the language. There are subtitles on the back of the seat in front of you which you can leave on or off. Highly recommended.

The beauty and majesty of this place is breathtaking. Then Misty Copeland comes out and the world melts away. Tips for entry: 1) if you drive, park in R1(R is red) or R2 of the underground parking lot. Those sections are very near the underground entrance to the Opera House and the underground entrance is conveniently located to public restrooms while you wait. Doors typically open 30 minutes before the performance.

A beautiful experience for my birthday. Got To see Don Giovanni

Took our children to see an opera (10, 8 and 5 years old). They actually enjoyed it. It is a beautiful venue and something that definitely has to be done in NYC.

As always a blast! A bit disappointed by Netrebko's performance as Tosca.

Absolutely fantastic experience!!!

Last opera I saw was Turandot! Spectacular!!! Bravo!!!

Earlier this season La Boheme - also marvelous!

Went to see Aida. Everything was very organized and the venue is absolutely beautiful.

One of the best opera houses in the world. It that doesn't make it five stars I don't know what will.

Comfortable Seats, Great Acoustics, World Class Productions.

I love this place. It is a trade mark of NYC. Good music, good ambient.

What isn t there to love about the Met Opera? The space is opulent, the ushers are in fancy dress, and the music is amazing. I saw Don Giovanni here and had a blast. The orchestration was lively, and the singers were absolute stars. Even though I wasn t familiar with the libretto and don t speak Italian, I still found the opera captivating, thanks to the expressive acting and the stunning singing.

Saw La Boheme...first time at the Opera .. absolutely loved it!!

Expected much more from the performance. $3 for the wardrobe is the cherry on top.

It's a beautiful experience, we saw Porgy and Bess and it was lovely

Always beautiful. The performance of Whipped Cream was excellent!