Duration
3 hrs 10 mins with 1 interval
Closing Date
Until March 29, 2025
Age limit
Suitable for all ages
Why Watch Moby Dick?
- Jake Heggie (Dead Man Walking) returns to the Met with his sweeping 2010 operatic adaptation of Moby-Dick, bringing Melville’s classic novel to life with soaring arias and stormy drama.
- Brandon Jovanovich leads as the relentless Captain Ahab, joined by opera heavyweights Peter Mattei, Stephen Costello, and Ryan Speedo Green.
- Leonard Foglia’s acclaimed staging, already a hit in major cities, docks at the Met with an even grander scale and brilliance.
- This visually stunning spectacle plunges into Ahab’s obsessive quest, where the hunt for a whale spirals into gripping, operatic madness with a haunting score.
After the chilling success of Dead Man Walking, composer Jake Heggie resurfaces at the Met with his 2010 operatic dive into Herman Melville’s stormy epic. A stellar cast boards the Pequod: tenor Brandon Jovanovich commands as the vengeful Captain Ahab, tenor Stephen Costello embodies Greenhorn (a.k.a. Ishmael), baritone Peter Mattei steadies as Starbuck, and bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green harpoons hearts as Queequeg. Janai Brugger, William Burden, and Malcolm MacKenzie round out the ship’s ill-fated crew.
Under the baton of maestro Karen Kamensek, Leonard Foglia’s acclaimed staging, enhanced for the Met after triumphs in major U.S. cities, pairs a haunting score with breathtaking visuals. Prepare for a heart-stopping journey into Ahab’s obsessive depths, where vengeance and madness collide on a sea as perilous as the man himself.
Show timings
Show timings for Moby Dick may vary every week. You can check the show timings for your preferred date at the next stage of booking.
Cast & Crew
Leading roles: Karen Kamensek as Conductor, Janai Brugger as Pip, Brandon Jovanovich as Captain Ahab, Stephen Costello as Greenhorn, William Burden as Flask, Peter Mattei as Starbuck, Malcolm MacKenzie as Stubb, Ryan Speedo Green as Queequeg
Book: Herman Melville
Production: Leonard Foglia
Set Designer: Robert Brill
Costume Designer: Jane Greenwood
Lighting Designer: Gavan Swift
Librettist: Gene Scheer
Projection Designer: Elaine McCarthy
Movement Director: Keturah Stickann
Composer: Jake Heggie
Age Suitability
The opera is sung in English.
Title languages displayed for Moby-Dick: Met Titles in English, German, and Spanish.
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.
Frequently asked questions
The cost of the tickets starts from $98 and will vary depending on the type of seats you choose.
The show is playing at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York.
An epic tale of obsession, revenge, and humanity’s clash with nature as Captain Ahab leads his crew on a doomed quest for the monstrous white whale.
The running time is 3 hours 10 minutes with 1 interval.
The main stars of the show are Karen Kamensek as Conductor, Janai Brugger as Pip, Brandon Jovanovich as Captain Ahab, Stephen Costello as Greenhorn, William Burden as Flask, Peter Mattei as Starbuck, Malcolm MacKenzie as Stubb, and Ryan Speedo Green as Queequeg.
