Medea at The Metropolitan Opera House Ticket

Duration2h 50m

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, English, Spanish

Overview

The opera is set in the Greek city of Corinth, a wealthy and sophisticated locale already ancient by the time of the events in the opera. Medea herself is a foreigner from Colchis, a land thought by Greeks to be wealthy but primitive and which was associated with overly empowered women.

Beyond its obvious dramatic power, the score of Medea shows Cherubini’s abilities in vocal, choral, and instrumental writing. The overture demonstrates the orchestral mastery that was so admired by Beethoven, and the vocal writing is magnificent for the entire cast in both ensembles and solos. It is the lead role, of course, that reigns supreme—from her confrontation aria with Giasone in Act I and their duet at the end of that act to her poignant moment of pity for her children in Act III and her final scene of unalloyed fury.

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Orchestra Rear

Family Circle Prime

Grand Tier Balance/Dress Circle Prime

Grand Tier Balance

Grand Tier Prime

Dress Circle Prime

Family Circle Premium

Orchestra Front Side

Family Circle Balance

Dress Circle Balance

Orchestra Prime

Balcony Prime

Balcony Balance

Orchestra Balance

Orchestra Rear/Dress Circle Balance/Balcony Prime

What's included

All taxes and fees included

What to expect

Admission ticket included

Cherubini’s rarely performed take on classic Greek tragedy stars leading diva Sonya Yoncheva as the ultimate woman scorned, the sorceress whose betrayal drives her to an unthinkable act of revenge. Clarion tenor Michael Spyres is Giasone, Medea’s unfaithful Argonaut husband, in David McVicar’s “impressive and enjoyable” (The New York Times) setting of the timeless myth.

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Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible
Recommended for Adults and Teens.
Best available seats are assigned at time of purchase and will be listed on your actual tickets.
PHOTO ID: Guests ages 18 and older must present a valid government-issued photo ID.
Accessible Seating, please advise in the ‘Special Requirements’ field at the time of check out: Transfer seating (retractable arm aisle seat) or Wheelchair seating (empty wheelchair space)

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.