Is 'Tristan' the hardest opera to stage? This director thinks so, and signed on at the Met

Opera director Yuval Sharon has said that Wagner's "Tristan und Isolde" is the hardest work in the traditional repertoire to stage.

The Met Opera Gambles on a Visionary Director for Its New ‘Tristan’

Yuval Sharon, known for his bold approach to opera, is making his Met debut with what he has called “the single hardest work” ...

Met Opera beefs with Timothée Chalamet after his controversial comment about the performing arts

The Met Opera's post received several supportive comments from theatrical performers, including the Tony-winning Gypsy ...

Timothée Chalamet's 'No One Cares' Comment Gets a Response from the Metropolitan Opera

"I don't want to be working in ballet, or opera, or things where it's like, 'Hey, keep this thing alive, even though like no one cares about this anymore,'" Chalamet said ...

Met Opera’s 2026-27 season has 17 productions, its fewest in at least 60 years

The Metropolitan Opera cut back its 2026-27 season due to a tight budget, even as ticket sales improved slightly.

Honoring unsung heroes at the Metropolitan Opera this Black History Month

This Black History Month, we're taking a moment to honor the trailblazers and notable performers at the iconic Metropolitan ...

Met Opera’s ‘Tristan Und Isolde’ Star Ekaterina Gubanova Talks Travel, Rituals, And Performing

As the Met Opera’s new Tristan und Isolde opens, the mezzo-soprano behind Brangäne talks performance rituals, favorite cities ...
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The Met Opera’s New Season: What We Want to See

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Among the highlights are the world premiere of an adaptation of “Lincoln in the Bardo,” and classics like “Macbeth” and “Jenufa.” The Metropolitan ...