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New York

Ultimate Opera: Two Productions at the Met

Program No. 12726RJ
Fulfill a dream and come to New York to attend two performances at the Metropolitan Opera House. Plus, enjoy a private demonstration by an outstanding professional singer!

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DATES & PRICES

Balcony Seats Orchestra Seats
Jan 14 - Jan 19, 2024
Balcony Seats 1,749
Orchestra Seats 2,099
Itinerary Note

Operas included this week: Tuesday: Carmen; Thursday: Nabucco

Mar 3 - Mar 8, 2024
Balcony Seats 1,999
Orchestra Seats 2,349
Itinerary Note

Operas included this week: Tuesday: Turandot; Thursday: Romèo et Juliette

Apr 28 - May 3, 2024
Balcony Seats 1,999
Orchestra Seats 2,349
Itinerary Note

Operas included this week: Tuesday: Madama Butterfly; Thursday: Fire Shut Up In My Bones

May 12 - May 17, 2024
Balcony Seats 1,999
Orchestra Seats 2,349
Itinerary Note

Operas included this week: Monday: Carmen; Thursday: Orfeo ed Euridice

Oct 13 - Oct 18, 2024
Balcony Seats 2,199
Orchestra Seats 2,549
Itinerary Note

Operas will be posted once The Met announces its 2024/2025 season, usually by the preceding March.

Oct 27 - Nov 1, 2024
Balcony Seats 2,199
Orchestra Seats 2,549
Itinerary Note

Operas will be posted once The Met announces its 2024/2025 season, usually by the preceding March.

Nov 10 - Nov 15, 2024
Balcony Seats 2,199
Orchestra Seats 2,549
Itinerary Note

Operas will be posted once The Met announces its 2024/2025 season, usually by the preceding March.

Dec 8 - Dec 13, 2024
Balcony Seats 2,199
Orchestra Seats 2,549
Itinerary Note

Operas will be posted once The Met announces its 2024/2025 season, usually by the preceding March.

Jan 26 - Jan 31, 2025
Balcony Seats 1,799
Orchestra Seats 2,149
Mar 2 - Mar 7, 2025
Balcony Seats 1,849
Orchestra Seats 2,199
May 11 - May 16, 2025
Balcony Seats 2,049
Orchestra Seats 2,399
Oct 26 - Oct 31, 2025
Balcony Seats 2,249
Orchestra Seats 2,599
Nov 9 - Nov 14, 2025
Balcony Seats 2,249
Orchestra Seats 2,599
Dec 7 - Dec 12, 2025
Balcony Seats 2,249
Orchestra Seats 2,599

DATES & PRICES

Balcony Seats Orchestra Seats
Jan 14 - Jan 19, 2024
Balcony Seats 2,279
Orchestra Seats 2,639
Itinerary Note

Operas included this week: Tuesday: Carmen; Thursday: Nabucco

Mar 3 - Mar 8, 2024
Balcony Seats 2,719
Orchestra Seats 3,069
Itinerary Note

Operas included this week: Tuesday: Turandot; Thursday: Romèo et Juliette

Apr 28 - May 3, 2024
Balcony Seats 2,719
Orchestra Seats 3,069
Itinerary Note

Operas included this week: Tuesday: Madama Butterfly; Thursday: Fire Shut Up In My Bones

May 12 - May 17, 2024
Balcony Seats 2,719
Orchestra Seats 3,069
Itinerary Note

Operas included this week: Monday: Carmen; Thursday: Orfeo ed Euridice

Oct 13 - Oct 18, 2024
Balcony Seats 3,099
Orchestra Seats 3,459
Itinerary Note

Operas will be posted once The Met announces its 2024/2025 season, usually by the preceding March.

Oct 27 - Nov 1, 2024
Balcony Seats 3,099
Orchestra Seats 3,459
Itinerary Note

Operas will be posted once The Met announces its 2024/2025 season, usually by the preceding March.

Nov 10 - Nov 15, 2024
Balcony Seats 3,099
Orchestra Seats 3,459
Itinerary Note

Operas will be posted once The Met announces its 2024/2025 season, usually by the preceding March.

Dec 8 - Dec 13, 2024
Balcony Seats 3,099
Orchestra Seats 3,459
Itinerary Note

Operas will be posted once The Met announces its 2024/2025 season, usually by the preceding March.

Jan 26 - Jan 31, 2025
Balcony Seats 2,449
Orchestra Seats 2,799
Mar 2 - Mar 7, 2025
Balcony Seats 2,499
Orchestra Seats 2,849
May 11 - May 16, 2025
Balcony Seats 2,829
Orchestra Seats 3,179
Oct 26 - Oct 31, 2025
Balcony Seats 3,199
Orchestra Seats 3,559
Nov 9 - Nov 14, 2025
Balcony Seats 3,199
Orchestra Seats 3,559
Dec 7 - Dec 12, 2025
Balcony Seats 3,199
Orchestra Seats 3,559

At a Glance

Experience the ultimate in opera as you attend two performances at the world-famous Metropolitan Opera House, part of New York City’s Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and get a glimpse behind the scenes as you meet and talk with professionals in the opera world.
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking up to two miles per day with stairs. Public transportation used exclusively throughout program.

Best of all, you’ll…

  • Attend two opera performances at the legendary Metropolitan Opera House.
  • Enjoy presentations by professionals such as singers, an opera director, conductor, chorus master or historian (as available).
  • Delight in a private demonstration with an outstanding professional singer.

General Notes

Two levels of seating available. Select seating at time of registration.
Featured Expert
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Daniel Egan
Daniel Egan has degrees in music theory from St. Olaf, the Eastman School of Music and Yale, where he is on faculty. He has appeared as soloist or ensemble singer with the New York Philharmonic, Opera Orchestra of New York, Brooklyn Academy of Music, and was in the permanent ensemble at New York City Opera. His recordings include “Sweeney Todd” with the New York Philharmonic and backup vocals for Patti Page’s "Live at Carnegie Hall: The 50th Anniversary Concert.” Both earned Grammy nominations.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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Daniel Egan has degrees in music theory from St. Olaf, the Eastman School of Music and Yale, where he is on faculty. He has appeared as soloist or ensemble singer with the New York Philharmonic, Opera Orchestra of New York, Brooklyn Academy of Music, and was in the permanent ensemble at New York City Opera. His recordings include “Sweeney Todd” with the New York Philharmonic and backup vocals for Patti Page’s "Live at Carnegie Hall: The 50th Anniversary Concert.” Both earned Grammy nominations.
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Kevin McGee View biography
Kevin McGee lives a half-mile from where he was born on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Columbia’s School of General Studies. Most of his working career was in administration for video-sound facilities specializing in television production. He later served as Director of Development Operations at Union Theological Seminary where he designed and led explorations of the landmarked campus in Morningside Heights. Since retirement, Kevin continues to take great pleasure in sharing New York City, his home, with visitors.
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Karl Baudendistel View biography
A New York City resident for more than 25 years, Karl Baudendistel loves sharing his knowledge of the city with visitors from around the world. Having spent 20 years overseeing ‘the business of show business’ for numerous Broadway and touring productions, chances are he’s been to a city near you. Karl is a member of The Association of Theatrical Press Agents and Managers, is a trained sommelier and was educated at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.
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Grand Opera: The Story of The Met
by Charles & Mirella Affron
The Librettist of Venice
by Rodney Bolt
The remarkable life of Mozart's librettist, Lorenzo DaPonte who also happened to be a New Yorker!
Opera 101: A Complete Guide to Learning and Loving Opera
by Fred Plotkin and Placido Domingo
They Told Me Not To Take That Job
by Reynold Levy
A lively look at the revitalization of Lincoln Center in the early 2000s from the man who made it happen - often bringing the constituent arts organizations to the table kicking and screaming.
Wagner Without Fear
by William Berger
Opera commentator William Berger is heard on Met Opera Radio's Sirius/XM broadcasts, the podcast "In Focus" and other outlets. He is a regular speaker on the Road Scholar Opera programs.
Verdi With A Vengeance
by William Berger
Opera commentator William Berger is heard on Met Opera Radio's Sirius/XM broadcasts, the podcast "In Focus" and other outlets. He is a regular speaker on the Road Scholar Opera programs.
Puccini Without Excuses: A Refreshing Reassessment of the World's Most Popular Composer
by William Berger
Opera commentator William Berger is heard on Met Opera Radio's Sirius/XM broadcasts, the podcast "In Focus" and other outlets. He is a regular speaker on the Road Scholar Opera programs.





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