My favorite place! Love its architecture, interior, and overall atmosphere! Stunning performances! Must to visit !

As illustrated in the accompanying photo below, those walking past the beautiful Lincoln Center For The Performing Arts complex in Manhattan’s Lincoln Square section during the summer months are treated to the quintessentially New York City phenomenon of New Yorkers, whether or not they had tickets to a performance, enjoying a summer evening reclining in front of the Lincoln Center fountains with the Metropolitan Opera House serving as backdrop. While the Metropolitan Opera (commonly referred to as “The Met”) has been around since 1880, it has made its home at the Lincoln Center Metropolitan Opera House building it currently occupies since 1966.

Took my mom to see The Magic Flute (the show my husband and I met in as performers) and we had the best time. The gift shop is great too, and the My First Opera book we bought for my 3 year old was a huge hit! Shes played over and over so much that we already need to replace the batteries.

Beautiful venue for opera, the largest seating of any repertory opera house on Earth. Well run and staffed, it is a pleasure to attend this venue. The performers here are top shelf, drawn from the opera elite. Production values, including set design, are amazing. The Met has earned its well deserved reputation of excellence.

A must visit. So much history and a variety of amazing performances. ABT ballets are fantastic. Same with the opera but Ive only seen 2 in this venue. Might depend on which opera you see. Production value is phenomenal. Buy tickets the day of at the box office for the best price.

Wonderful performance in Nightly Opera stream of the Merry Widow! But when I saw this performance in 2015 Mrs Fleming sang the song of Vilja. Why was it not there now? It is one of the most famous song in this operetta and of all operettas. I was a bit dissapointed.Did you just cut it away .WHY? Goeran Sundqvist 7 Granitvägen 75243 Uppsala Sweden

Amazing Opera! The seats are so comfy, the space is beautiful and the quality of every performance is outstanding. La Traviata was very dramatic and I dont think there was a dry eye on the audience during the third act!

Beautiful place, very elegant and modern ! Its located at the heart of performing art buildings such as the Lincoln Center or Juilliard School.When youre here to see an opera, the chair in front of you has a little screen with subtitles only in English but very convenient !

The most wonderful and affordable place in Manhattan to see Opera.It will be a memorable experience even up in the family circle.

What’s can I say, it’s the Met. Not only is the building itself gorgeous, but you’ll rarely find another occasion where people get dressed to the nines to see a show. The experience is exactly what you’d expect from old NY “high art” and certainly does not disappoint.Also, if you’re under 40, there are special prices for tickets that you can grab that allow you to have a free drink or so, plus better seats at that price.

Stunning facility that regularly provides world class opera!! There is such joy for an opera fan such as me to experience the beauty, majesty and virtuosity that the Met offers. We traveled there to see Tosca and what a rare treat. The sets were just amazing like you were right on the roof on the stage when they execute... well, you get the picture. Bring your children and grandchildren to this amazing place for a magnificent musical experience.

Breathtaking views, iconic historical Opera House, globally renowned performances and an exclusive restaurant inside the main lobby (The Grand Tier); this is one of the great opera houses of the world.The Belmont Room is limited to Metropolitan Opera Patrons on most occasions (an extra lounge, bar and ladies room)If you need to use the elevators they are usually very congested so please plan to wait ahead of time.If you need to use the restroom during the intermission you are better off waiting first and then coming back later (seems counterintuitive but if nobody follows my advice it is still valid)

Was here to see Whipped Cream which didnt disappoint! It was such a beautiful ballet. Whole performance was simply eye candy. Balcony seats I found better than orchestra seats from when I saw Romeo and Juliet in the winter. Would totally recommend Whipped Cream but it was only available for a short run. Theater is big but easy to find your seat. Everyone is helpful and nice about making sure everyone is seated before the show. Very clean too.

If you get a chance to do a behind the scenes tour. do it. Amazing how much infrastructure and effort happens to put on a play.

What a wonderful experience , attending the opera Turandot exceeded all expectations. The acoustics are marvelous, the staff is very friendly and helpful. Concession products are a bit expensive and very limited in the choices. Overall a once in a lifetime experience! I would go back in a heartbeat!

Wow. The whole experience from start to finish was awesome. A gorgeous building, wonderful spacious lobby, artistic through and through. Enjoyed my first opera, Carmen. Now I want to buy a season.

I love Metropolitan Opera. I love the building, the front with fountain and stairs with digital screen.There is a beautiful venue, impressive chandelier, amazing windows.staff is very friendly.Its very clean everywhere.Performances are incredible: opera as well as ballet.You might see good dressed beggars who beg for tickets for a performance. Ive met those beggars twice.Highly recommend to visit this place

What can I say except that it’s one of the best opera houses in the world?Great acoustics, massive and (often) sumptuous/creative staging, (most of the time) great cast, and above all, very affordable (standing room/rush/student tickets) and every year it boosts a glorious season of 20-30 operasA must go for music/art lovers traveling here and I have always felt grateful to live here and visit the Met often.

I love a night on the town at Lincoln Center. Its a beautiful place to spend an evening. We just watched a ballet performance, but honestly, all performances at the Lincoln Center are truly a masterpiece.

Really elegant venue, loved the decoration. Seats are not too comfortable as leg room is not spacious. Staff is friendly and efficient. Bar choices are good and wine is not too expensive. Loved that you can pay and order in advance to skip lines during intermission. WCs are clean and almost enough. A must when visiting New York City especially because their operas are all awesome! I saw Carmen and it was one of the best experiences ever. Tickets are pricey but shows are worth it.

It was a unique experience. It is a big building, well kept, and great acoustics. We watched Rigoletto and I was in love with the passion of each one of the actors/singers. A magnificent representation of the Rigoletto opera with a modern touch.We ate dinner prior the opera at the Grand Tier; the restaurant on the second tier of the building. I guess that deserves another review, but take notes on this: during the first intermission, the waiter places your dessert on the table and it gives you perfect time to enjoy coffee and dessert.Great combination!

Great spot. The entire complex is 5 stars. The underground parking is easy, efficient and worth every penny. The parking staff is friendly and quick. The theaters are all wonderful. Ticketing, ushers and staff are always helpful. A must for travel in NYC. You should plan in advance as it does get crowded for dinner or drinks either in LC or outside. Arrive early. There is security, bathroom lines, and drink lines. If you want something at intermission order in advance. Enjoy the break, have a drink as opposed to waiting in line for a snack and then rushing back to your seat.

It just great to go for the experience of architecture and opera live and in living color. Its just historic, iconic and spectacular. The productions are just world class period. Must go!!!

We had such a great night at the Met!For travelers on a budget there are seats available for $47 including tax and fees. A wonderful NY cultural experience not to be missed!

I love the opera, and I love this venue. Everything about this place is amazing except one thing which is very important; not all of the english script displays in the back of the seats functional. I saw several people trying to turn it on but they didnt work. I trued to turn one on and it didnt work either. I believe that this is a very important detail that the maintenance team should address and take care of immediately.Street parking near Lincoln center is quiet a challenge, so plan accordingly.

Me and my family watched Le Cosaire. The show was outstanding. Every single performer was amazing..Despite the fact that we were so high up in the balcony we loved the show. My 5 year old niece especially enjoyed her first ever experience at the ballet.

Its a beautiful building, a bit dim for some phone cameras but just for seeing its fantastic. Really nice reflecting pool near the back of the building as well. The overall complex is a really nice free place to take a stroll.

Today was My first visit and it was amazing! Great history lesson on king tuts father, origin and his culture. It is incredible that although I am 2,500 miles away in Arizona viewing a live simulcast, it was as if I was actually there! BRAVO!!

Absolutely spectacular opera house, with a most magnificent entrance, of red carpeted spiraling grand-staircases and majestic chandeliers, befitting of NYC.And, I do believe, that I had counted at least six balconies, within the theater.Also, the moving additional chandeliers, and lighting displays, designed for performances, are elegantly reminiscent of classical grand European theaters, but modernly technically operated.I was extremely fortunate enough to attend the performance of Don Giovanni, on my mothers birthday of April 9th, in remembrance of my father Don Giovanni.(Although a completely opposite personality, my father, not at all a Don Juan, of low moral character and abusive corrupt nature with no integrity.)My father and grandfather, both named Don Giovanni, although my grandfathers full name was the most honorable Marshall Giovanni Tartaglia, who was commissioned by the Neapolitan King, to save the lives of Italians and the freedom of all humans before the corruption, of the fascist party take over and massacre of World War II.Both my grandfather and father loved my mother dearly, their entire lives, as their one true love.I wish everyone would have the enormous, golden opportunity, of eternal motherly love, which gives birth to all life.Thus, this is a most majestically magnificent venue, to immerse oneself within the harmony of classical perfection.

Wonderful place to watch superb opera. Children are truly helpful. All we receive was praise and help for taking our little girl with us.

My sister and I took my mother to see the Magic Flute for her birthday. We had an amazing time. Show, customer service and seats were great. My only two issues which are minor and did not really hinder the experience are the bar is cash only. Be sure to bring cash... and there once was a time when people didnt show up to the opera in Jeans!!! Those days are long gone. Dont waste too much time getting dressed up as the majority does not.

Very nice the shows are great and love the architecture main staircase and the chandelier.

This is the Metropolitan Opera House. It is beautiful inside and outside. The performance was amazing (Magic Flute). If you come to NY, pay a visit here, you wont regret. There is even subtitle available for the Opera! The view on the picture is from the Grand Tier B4.If you are worried about the snowflake shaped chandelier that hangs just in front of you, dont be, it goes up to the ceiling before the show starts.

The place to visit if you are an opera fan. Grace bought tickets for a box in the high balcony. I was dizzy sitting on the edge all the way up there. During the first intermission we went to the box office. They were very accommodating and exchanged our seats for orchestra level. Thanks so much for that!

The venue is spectacular. Definently older decor but still beautiful. Dont have to over dress, casual is fine.

Performance of Verdis Aida at the Met was just breathtaking. The voices were awesome, the costumes were gorgeous. There were live, decorated horses on stage.It was just wonderful lifetime experience.But there were many people coming with jeans and sneakers (just awful), of course also very elegant people with black tie dress-code.And there was a man siting behind me who was snoring all the time and waking only when people were applauding.

Need to do this more often. What an amazing experience to witness Romeo and Juliet on this stage. Passionate and fill with emotion, this performance is a def a take my money. Already making plans to see what other exciting shows i could see next.

It exudes opulence through the golden ceiling and red velvet seatings. I love the xylophones the ushers use to signal the start of the show.

Disclosure: Im sometimes paid to work here. Its Americas premiere opera house, and one of the greatest in the world. Acoustically, theres not a bad seat in the house, and the cheapest seats get some of the best sound. Visually, you can be pretty far away, so bring opera glasses (or rent them on site). Tickets can be pricey, but there are options for cheap seats with a lottery as well as inexpensive standing room. Every seat or standing-room location gets its own titles screen, which can be turned off, if desired.

The Magic Flout stunning scenic displays, true Art all over & masonic symbols as well.Opera voices out of this world!!

New Yorks number one opera house. this place has it all not just world-class acts but also an interesting architectural layout. Huge spaces. Great production value. top of the line talent coming from around the world just to perform here. you can even get deals on tickets if you do the rush and you are not too locked into what time you need to go to a show.

For the first time we attended live opera. It was a great pleasure. I loved that you could have the option to press the buttons in front of your seat and see the translation. Helps to understand the opera and enjoy it more.

This review will be light on words, except to review Box 12. It contains 8 seats, with steps within the box. The locked Pre-Box Room (foyer) has no steps, is approximately 24 SF, has 4 hooks with hangers for coats, and must be unlocked by an usher. The Tuesday night crowd consists of 2 regulars (1 Silver Fox, and 1 Silver Panther), and otherwise empty seats, and changing guests. Box 13 (which may be numbered as Box 14) by contrast is larger, has a better view, and takes up a curving point, giving it an airy feel.

It’s an astonishing place! It reminds me the Movie Moonstruck with Cher. I enjoyed la Bohème ópera here. My favourite the Marcel Chagall painting. The ópera needs some inside restoration, the golden paint is shading!

Today, I saw a rather moving performance of La clemenza do Tito! Tears in the 2nd Act!

Always an incredible experience at the Met. If you love opera or even if you dont, come to Metropolitan Opera House and be transported to a time when elegance & music are reunited.

Definitely worth a visit. If you are a New Yorker, this is a must at least once. Get there a little early to take pictures. It gets crowded very quickly. There is a restaurant inside and snack bars. I would suggest you do not seat in the boxes. When they state that the view is obstructed, they mean it! The boxes are small and tight. Not worth it. Seat somewhere in the middle even if its in balcony. The snack bar is super expensive so eat before going. Its a long show but there is a break. I love that they have translators on every seat. Its pretty cheap, starting at 30 and goes up depending where you seat.

If you wanna have exceptional experience with opera or ballet The Metropolitan Opera it’s what you need.

I hope we will able to enjoy a night at the Met. COVID is hampering this classic house of culture. Sad Times.

The evening was beautiful with a slight breeze. My anticipation for celebrating Alvin Ailey, supporting the students and watching all the dancers perform a 10! The architecture, the lighting and the overall grandeur of the Lincoln Center just fabulous!

An amazing performance and ambiance! We loved it! We came all the way from amsterdam to see this ballet performance and it was totally worth it!

The Met Opera is amazing. My favourite experience in New York so far. I could follow along with English subtitles and the venue was amazing. The performance of Carmen was spectacular, the set design performers and orchestra were just sensational. Highly recommend seeing a performance here.

Im so glad to start with the MET opera. The opera was absolutely impressing, also the facility and operation was good.

Always a wonderful time at the Opera. Fantastic music, good food and always amazing productions.

One of my favorite places in NY. Loved seeing an opera with the family. They always do a superb job with the show, including organization and hospitality. Look forward to visiting again.

Beautiful place - saw a wonderful opera here. Everything about the performance and the venue was awesome.

What to say more that has not been said? One the greatest opera house in the world. If you are an opera lover or a complete néophyte this place is a must go to get the best of what can be done on opera scene nowadays.

Classically design opera house with top-notch performance. I was at the orchestra premium aisle T1 for my first opera watching Madama Butterfly. I really enjoy the show with digital transcript in front of me. Magnificent experience.

Beautiful venue and Rigoletto was thrilling. Be prepared to overspend in drinks though.

Beautiful venue with comfortable seating. We loved the personal screens for translation/captioning for the Opera. Once in a lifetime experience.

One of the famous opera house in the world. As you know that, MET opera tries many brand new operas now.

Wonderful architecture and amazing cast as always at the Met. Any show is worth seeing, must stop if in NY.

Saw Samson Et Delila Matinee. Fantastic performance as to be expected from the Met. Would fully recomend for anyone looking to see an opera for the first time or hundredth. Staff was more than helpful with any questions we had. Loved every second.

Such a nice experience. The building is gorgeous and the opera is fantastic. I watched Cosi Fan Tutte (my first opera) and loved it. They have subtitles right in front of each seat, making it easy to understand the story. I look forward to coming back for the next one.

Not much to say about The Met, besides the fact that its beautiful and wonderful place to be. Nevertheless, when you see a show, use the restrooms on the lower levels since they are less crowded. Also, pre-order your drinks for intermission before the performance starts. Also, if you are ok with semi partial view, sit in the Family Circle boxes. You get your own little area with seats that arent attached to the floor and you have more room. The fountain out front is perfect for pictures!

The best experience of my life! I loved everything about it. I hope to go again soon. Im glad I also got to go with a good friend and her daughter. We watched the magic flute and it was wonderful. I still cant believe that I had a chance to go period. I felt like Cinderella. The place is beautiful!

Awesome as a 1st time patron. Agrippina was everything I thought it would be and more.

Fantastic building and production of figaro

As large as it looks in photos, nothing compares to the awe and Majesty of this classically designed opera house. Yet, as large as it is, I never felt too far away from the stage. I was close enough to see all the details of the wonderful show. Opera glasses may be needed if your eyes arent the best, but I wear glasses and could make out every figure and movement.

This is the best operatic experience you can find. They are always finding new talents and attract the best from the best. I recently attended La Fille du Regiment with Pretty Yende and Javier Camarena. The voices, the costumes, the decorations were fantastic. Also, the building itself is very photogenic.Follow me on Instagram @joyofthemoment.travel

Great theater with nice seats. Staff was very nice and helpful and everything was orderly.

A must when visiting NYC. Experience some of the best performing arts anywhere, at one of the worlds iconic opera houses. Highly recommended.

Absolutely fantastic experience! The sets are always mind bogglingly complex and the singers powerful.

Probably my favorite Broadway theater. I dont know about the balcony but there is plenty of legroom the seats in the orchestra level. Also it is just a very charming place. I would also recommend stop what youre doing and go see Beetlejuice.

This place is nice to see. You can sit there and relax. The place is favorite for a lot movies .

La Traviata is simply amazing! The Metropolitan Opera House is a must, even if you are not a big fan of opera. This place is spectacular!

One of my happy places. Amazing shows, costumes, and some of the best singers in the world. The partial view seats are hit or miss depending on the show.

Classic NYC institution. Global mecca for Opera. Please, if you come, dont just put on a sweater and jeans and sneakers. This is THE MET. Formal dress. Some places in life are not, and should not, be treated casually. This is one of them. Dress up and enjoy a beautiful elegant day of culture.

Well, the Metropolitan Opera is a grand and exquisite venue to see a performance. The seating options are vast with lots of price options, but I dont think there is a bad seat in the house. Even being way up in the family circle, we could hear everything perfectly. Couldnt see faces well from up there, but nothing about the story or set was lost or minimized by our seating option.I was a bit disappointed with the price of their house wine being $27 per glass at the concession stand and the fact that we were rushed out of the bathroom after the show.

What an absolutly magical place to spend an evening! This is a definite must if your visiting NYC and the experience is priceless. Even if you think your not an opera fan I guarantee the stage production and overall experience alone will change your mind on that and you will have a great time!

Great opera productions from time to time, but some parts of the interior and the rest rooms are very outdated. Automatic facet cannot be found here. A modern renovation is needed.

Closed....cant wait for it to reopen

I always love The Met Opera. Fantastic performances and top notch music. My only complaint is the subtitles in the seat back versus projection over the stage, as it requires constant refocusing of the eyes.

Best of New York (if not national) Opera And Ballet productions. The facility seats 3800 people and is grand. The seats are comfortable which is important for some of the long shows.

Beautiful place. Sound is incredible. Actors are professionals.

Great acoustics and clear sightlines especially from Family Circle seats- Row K seats 101-106.

While the opera house is closed we are treated to a fabulous gala from around the world.Will it be available to buy?

My 2nd visit this year, 3rd overall ... Absolutely magnificent ... Stage is ginormous ... Productions are first rate .... You must go ...

Great show of Figaro. Great seating in Partir section.

Had front row in the Dress Circle. Perfect seat. Great view of the stage and excellent sound.

We saw Samson et Delilah from Janacek. Great performance. Samson was a little bit less but Delilah was magnificent!

My wife and I regularly go to live streamings of your performances in our local cinema in Rugby, UK. We enjoy them greatly and are currently enjoying the on-line streamings at home during the suspension of the previously announced programme.We were very pleased at the prospect of this evenings live performances from around the world and so it is with great regret that we have to say how disappointed we both were with the quality of sound. It ranged between poor and dreadful for most of the items in the first two hours and after that we switched off. Among the few exceptions were the orchestral items and the violin solo, the Meditation.We warmly applaud the idea of the live event but the technology let you down very badly indeed and served the artists very badly. For the cinema screenings we would give you full marks but for this evening it has to be a single star.

The building is very outdated. Besides being uncomfortable and unattractive I think it presents public safety risk.

The Met was a disappointment.But today the streaming of Parsifal , tremendous performance; the clouds, the light, the Universe and of course the Music and the tremendous artists playing the principles roles.To experience!

Quite simply I love the Met - Ive seen a number of productions over the years and I have never been disappointed. Value for money it is head and shoulders above the ROH which is so expensive.

This is the finest opera house in New York City. As soon as you enter you will be transported into another world. If you arrive late dont even bother trying to take your seat because you will be stopped by an usher. Lateness is considered rude to the performers and you will be relegated to the standing area until the first intermission

First rate opera.... best in world! Gorgeous place. Even the cheapest seats are good. If you have no fear of heights!

I love the Met!! I have been here a couple of times and everytime I have enjoyed of amazing performances!

After the Sunday matinee performance, the main cast and conductor come out for a discussion about that Opera. Its like getting a free seminar! Outstanding!

The show was great really enjoyed the Magic Flute