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Metropolitan Opera House

West 62nd Street, Lincoln Center, New York City, NY 10023
212-799-3100
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Dr. Atomico Metropolitan Opera House
La Traviata - nova produção
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Ranked #6 of 707 attractions in New York City
5.0 of 5 stars 430 Reviews
Type: Operas, Performances
Description: The Met opened in 1883 and is one of the most famous opera houses in the country today.
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Cancun, Mexico
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Once in a lifetime”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

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

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califnoria
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Wagner at the Met”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

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. More

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Biloxi, Mississippi
2 reviews
“good opera”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

La Traviatta was wonderful. ghsgjhdghfghhgfhdhgfhfghghghhhfghghfgh More

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Media, Pennsylvania
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“LaTraviata with a minimalist set”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

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

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New York City, New York
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Best in the world!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

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

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Dallas, Texas
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4 reviews 4 reviews
“Giselle (ABT)”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

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

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“American Ballet Theater”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

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

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TX
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“American Ballet Theatre”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

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

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Saint Gabriel, Louisiana
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Must see once”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012
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If you like opera or can tolerate a live performance, then attending at least one performance at the "New Met" is a must. If you are too young to have ever been in the "Old Met", that is even better. Some would argue that whereas the Old Met rivaled some of the great historic opera houses of Europe, the New... More

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Sydney, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“La Traviata to die for”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

Love the Met! Saw Traviata and it was breathtaking. Skip the snacks in the cafe upstairs. Cheeseburger at PJ Clarke's afterwards is the way to go. Opera and a burger - to die for! More

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