The Met: Live in HD Tickets
The Met: Live in HD Show Tickets
Watch breathtaking opera performances with The Met Live In HD tickets The Metropolitan Opera Live in HD is a series of live opera performances transmitted to select venues via satellite, primarily movie theaters. The first transmission was on December 30, 2006, with a condensed version of The Magic Flute which was composed by Mozart. and has since then aired many times through public television as part of their Great Performances at The Met Series. The Met's mission is to expand its audience and create excitement for the performing arts at a grassroots level.
The Met's new strategy of presenting operas in digital movie theaters will expand its audience by making opera accessible to people who would otherwise never get the opportunity through iTunes downloads, SiriusXM radio, and even live streaming videos on their website, along with screenings in Times Square. Opera lovers will be able to experience the Met's performances without having to travel to New York City. With their simulcast services, even those who can't afford it or are too far away can tune in and enjoy themselves at home. After its successful launch in the United States, several other countries joined for the second season and 100 screens were added to The Met's expanding audience. These new locations included cinemas in Belgium, France, Germany and Italy. The 2008 digital network expansion saw the addition of more countries, including Australia and Poland.
See some of the world's greatest operas ever performed with The Met Live In HD tickets. They have broadcast such beautiful works as Madame Butterfly, Fire Shut Up in My Bones, Cinderella, Don Carlos to name just a few as well as Fidelio and even the contemporary hit Dead Man Walking.
How much are The Met: Live in HD tickets?
The Met: Live in HD opera ticket prices will vary depending on which section your seats are located. On average, you can expect to payaroun $215 a ticket, but prepare to pay as high as $489 if you want a premium seat close to the stage.
Are The Met: Live in HD tickets still available?
The Met: Live in HD tickets are not available at this time. We will post tickets to all upcoming performances once an updated schedule is released.
When is The Met: Live in HD performing?
The date for the next The Met: Live in HD performance has not been announced. Explore other upcoming opera performances near you.
How long is The Met: Live in HD?
Most live The Met: Live in HD productions are around 2.5 to 3.5 hours long, with one or two intermissions between acts.
What are the best seats to see The Met: Live in HD live?
Opera seating choices rely on both financial capabilities and personal viewing preferences. Audience members should choose mid-to-front rows in the center orchestra for the ideal sound and view combination but those who want a grand panoramic perspective should opt for seats in the front mezzanine or balcony. People should choose seats in the middle orchestra or mezzanine for the best acoustic experience because opera houses have sound systems that transmit sound efficiently to these areas. The rear orchestra and balcony sections offer affordable seating choices at the expense of slightly reduced sound quality.
