Duration
3 hrs 40 mins with interval
Closing Date
Until October 18, 2024
Why Watch Les Contes d'Hoffmann?
- Les Contes d'Hoffmann is a timeless classic, originally composed by Jacques Offenbach, who has composed close to 98 operettas, enchanting audiences worldwide.
- Director Bartlett Sher, a Tony Award winner, crafts a realm filled with magic and delusion, intertwining themes of aspiring romance, thwarted love, hope, and deceit.
- The opera is a perfect blend of romance, drama, and passion providing a unique and unforgettable theatrical experience.
- With songs like Antonia's "Elle a Fui", Dappertutto's "Scintille Diamont", and Olympia's Doll Song "Les Oiseaux Dans Le Chamille", find more reasons to watch the opera.
Les Contes d'Hoffmann is an opera that brilliantly blends reality and fantasy, making it a remarkable spectacle for the viewers. This production at the Metropolitan Opera features a fantastic cast, stunning set designs, and sublime orchestration under the baton of renowned composer Jacques Offenbach. When you get your Les Contes d'Hoffmann opera tickets, you're not just signing up for an opera; you're immersing yourself in a world of romance, heartbreak, and artistic brilliance.
Storyline
The opera tells the story of the poet E.T.A. Hoffmann, who recounts tales of his three past loves. A story of love, rivalry, and heartbreak unfolds as Hoffmann's Muse tries to console him. Get to delve into the depths of the human heart and the power of memory and desire. How will Hoffmann’s tale of love and loss end? Find out at the Metropolitan Opera.
Cast & Crew
Leading roles: Benjamin Bernheim as Hoffmann, Erin Morley as Olympia, Pretty Yende as Antonia/Stella and Clementine Margarine as Giulietta
Music: Jacques Offenbach
Conductor: Marco Armiliato
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Metropolitan Opera House
The Metropolitan Opera House, located in the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts on Broadway, is home to the Metropolitan Opera and has been since it opened in 1966. The theatre, designed by Wallace Harrison, is one of the world's largest opera houses with a seating capacity of 3800. The Metropolitan Opera House is renowned for its technologically advanced stage facilities, its excellent acoustics, and the grandeur of its auditorium and front-of-house spaces. Seating Capacity: 3800 Metropolitan Opera House Seating Plan will help you find the best seats in the theatre.
Getting There
- Address: 30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023, USA
- By metro:
Take the No. 1 train to 66th Street Lincoln Center station
- By train:
The Nearest station to the venue is 66th Street–Lincoln Center (1 train). The venue is just a 3‑minute walk from the station.
- By bus:
Buses M5, M7, M10, M11, M20, M66, M104 and BxM2 stop at the Metropolitan Opera House
- By car:
Patrons can drive or take a taxi to reach the Met.
Facilities & Accessibility
Amenities: Dining outlets, Cloak room, Toilets, Souvenir shop, Free parking, Wifi
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, Service animals allowed, Elevator access
Additional Information
- Security: To ensure your comfort and security, you might encounter a few security checks when you arrive at the venue.
- Dress code: Smart casual or semi-formal attire is the way to go.
- Outside Food: While outside food isn't usually allowed, many theaters have cafes or restaurants nearby for you to check out before or after the show.
Tickets Redemption
You will receive an email confirming your purchase.
You will receive your e-tickets via email within 3 hours from the time of the booking. You can access your tickets by clicking on the link available on the email.
If you book tickets more than 14 days in advance, you will receive the tickets 14 days prior to the show date.
The ticket can be presented digitally along with a valid photo ID at the entrance on the day of your visit.
Please note most of the theatres do not allow entry post the show start time and we recommend you reach the venue 10-15 minutes early.
Show timings may be subject to change every week/month. You can check the show timings for your preferred date at the next stage of booking.
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Cancellation & Refunds
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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