The rising director Louisa Proske makes her Metropolitan Opera debut with the season-opening “Macbeth,” a large-scale production that came with a ticking timer.
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Louisa Proske Switches on the ‘Epic Brain’ to Direct ‘Macbeth’ at the Met
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Metropolitan Opera Will Host Concert in Support of Ukraine
“We want Putin to know he is the enemy of artists and that we are united against his horrific actions,” the company’s general manager said.
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Despite Drastic Financial Steps, Met Opera Turns to Layoffs and Cuts
The largest performing arts organization in the country will lay off workers, cut salaries and reduce its offerings. It may also sell its Chagall murals that are valued at $55 million.
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At the Met Opera, It’s Traditional Puritans for New Year’s Eve
The Metropolitan Opera’s new production of Bellini’s “I Puritani,” directed by Charles Edwards, is “a retro move,” said Peter Gelb, the Met’s general manager.
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The Met Opera’s Leaner ‘Magic Flute’ Courts Young Listeners
Julie Taymor’s abridged production of Mozart’s opera has been trimmed down to 90 minutes as the Metropolitan Opera bids to recruit a new generation.
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Security Lapse Allowed Protesters to Disrupt Performance, Met Opera Says
Peter Gelb, the Met’s general manager, said a security guard was absent from his post when two people climbed onstage at a performance of “Carmen.”
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Daniele Rustioni, Old-School Conductor, Joins the Met Opera
Daniele Rustioni is already busy as the Met’s new principal guest conductor, with three shows onstage this fall.
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Sting to Bring ‘The Last Ship’ to the Met Opera
After his musical “The Last Ship” failed on Broadway, Sting is bringing a revised version to the Met as the house looks for new sources of revenue.
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Celebrities Gather to Celebrate Met Opera’s 2025 Season
Celebrities gathered to celebrate the Metropolitan Opera’s new season, which opened with “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay.”