Turandot

Witness Franco Zeffirelli’s enchanting interpretation of mythic China at the Metropolitan Opera House. Turandot, the opera, features a star-studded cast, including soprano Christine Goerke and tenor Roberto Alagna, who step into the lead roles later in the season. Maestro Oksana Lyniv also makes her Met debut conducting Puccini’s captivating score. Don't miss out on this opera spectacle!

The Story

Turandot, the icy Princess of China, is known for her riddle contest; any prince seeking to marry her must first answer her three riddles. If they fail, they are beheaded. When the brave Prince Calàf answers all her riddles correctly, he presents her with a counter-challenge; if she can discover his name by dawn, he will forfeit his life. As dawn approaches, will Princess Turandot discover his name or give in to her growing feelings for him?

Show Timings

• Tue, Wed & Fri: 7 PM, 7:30 PM
• Thu: 7:30 PM
• Sat: 1 PM, 8 PM
• Sun: 3 PM
• Show timings for Turandot may vary every week/month. You can check the show timings for your preferred date at the next stage of booking.

Cast & Crew

• Leading Roles: Elena Pankratova as Turandot, SeokJong Baek as Calàf, Aleksandra Kurzak as Liù, Vitalij Kowaljow as Timur
• Direction: Franco Zeffirelli
• Composer: Giacomo Puccini

• This opera is suitable for ages 12 and above.
• Sung in Italian with Met Titles in English, German, Italian and Spanish.
• Please keep in mind that venues do not have an age classification organization. This means that all age recommendations are subjective. Please use your judgement while purchasing Turandot opera tickets.

Tickets Redemption

• E-tickets will be provided when you check in online.
• You will receive an email confirmation with your Turandot voucher instantly.
• Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID. A physical printout is not necessary.

Cancellation & Refunds

• Tickets cannot be refunded, amended, or rescheduled.

Address: 30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023

Subway: Take the No. 1 train to 66th Street Lincoln Center station

Bus: Buses M5, M7, M10, M11, M20, M66, M104 and BxM2 stop at the Metropolitan Opera House

Available Facilities: Bar, Restaurant, Water Fountain, Toilets

Accessibility: Accessible Restrooms, Wheelchair Spaces, Visual and Hearing Assistance, Breathing Devices

Security: Please be aware that for your comfort and security all audience members will be subject to security checks upon arrival at the Metropolitan Opera House.

Dress Code: Smart and casual wear or semi-formals are recommended. Keep in mind, that most theatres are air-conditioned throughout the year and can get a bit chilly.

Outside Food: Most theatres do not allow outside food inside the theatres but most of them also have a café or restaurant inside the premises or nearby.