Who could ever say anything negative about the Met?

Had some time left over in the City. Opened the newspaper and there it was! Il barbiero di Seviglia at the Met. Tomorrow night. Called, very nice gentleman informed me what I feared: Sold out. Please, please, please...I´m from Mexico, leaving the next day. By myself. Long story short, got me main balcony, center. Worth all the pleading and the... More

The Met is well, THE Met! Performances we attended of Wagner's Ring Cycle were just spectacular. However, the facility itself really needs updating. Carpet is worn in areas and the women's lounge had stainless steel ash trays in the stalls!! What is this - 1960?? Please, put some money into this world renowned opera house.

La Traviatta was wonderful. ghsgjhdghfghhgfhdhgfhfghghghhhfghghfgh

We wanted to seee this opera for a long while. I deliberately did not read about the production ahead of time, so I was surprised. At first, the very simple, minimalist set was off-putting but then I really started to appreciate it. There were no elaborate costumes, scenery, props .... just wonderful music and acting, and the teleprompter in front... More

Have seen ballets and operas all over Europe but none compares to the Met!

I was super happy to get a ticket to the matinee on Wednesday. I must say I would a little disappointed by the ability of the dancers. The woman who played Giselle wasn't terribly emotive. That said, the orchestra was superb. I was so overwhelmed with the perfect execution of the music. The pas de deux in Act Two was... More

May is the beginning of another stellar season for the ABT, and it never disappoints. If you've never been to the MET and opera is not your thing, the ABT is for you! The hall is so impressive and grand -- you've got to see the chandeliers rising to the ceiling and get the feel of this international icon. Way... More

Attended opening night of the ABT 2012 season. It doesn't get any better than this.