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 SeatsOrchestra Seats
Includes balcony section seating at ticketed performances.
Includes orchestra section seating at ticketed performances.
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 included this week: Tuesday: Ainadamar; Thursday: Rigoletto

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

Operas included this week: Tuesday: Tosca; Thursday: Il Trovatore

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

Operas included this week: Tuesday: Die Frau ohne Schatten; Thursday: Holiday Version of The Magic Flute (90 mins in English)

Jan 19 - Jan 24, 2025
Balcony Seats 1,799
Orchestra Seats 2,149
Itinerary Note

Operas included this week: Tuesday: Aida; Thursday: Tosca

Mar 9 - Mar 14, 2025
Balcony Seats 1,849
Orchestra Seats 2,199
Itinerary Note

Operas included this week: Tuesday: Moby Dick; Thursday: La Bohème

Apr 26 - May 1, 2025
Balcony Seats 2,049
Orchestra Seats 2,399
Full Inventory
May 11 - May 16, 2025
Balcony Seats 2,049
Orchestra Seats 2,399
Itinerary Note

Operas included this week: Tuesday: Salome; Thursday: Antony & Cleopatra

Oct 26 - Oct 31, 2025
Balcony Seats 2,249
Orchestra Seats 2,599
Itinerary Note

The Met is expected to announce their 2025/2026 season in March 2025.

Full Inventory
Nov 9 - Nov 14, 2025
Balcony Seats 2,249
Orchestra Seats 2,599
Itinerary Note

The Met is expected to announce their 2025/2026 season in March 2025.

Full Inventory
Dec 7 - Dec 12, 2025
Balcony Seats 2,249
Orchestra Seats 2,599
Itinerary Note

The Met is expected to announce their 2025/2026 season in March 2025.

DATES & PRICES

Balcony SeatsOrchestra Seats
Includes balcony section seating at ticketed performances.
Includes orchestra section seating at ticketed performances.
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 included this week: Tuesday: Ainadamar; Thursday: Rigoletto

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

Operas included this week: Tuesday: Tosca; Thursday: Il Trovatore

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

Operas included this week: Tuesday: Die Frau ohne Schatten; Thursday: Holiday Version of The Magic Flute (90 mins in English)

Jan 19 - Jan 24, 2025
Balcony Seats 2,449
Orchestra Seats 2,799
Itinerary Note

Operas included this week: Tuesday: Aida; Thursday: Tosca

Mar 9 - Mar 14, 2025
Balcony Seats 2,499
Orchestra Seats 2,849
Itinerary Note

Operas included this week: Tuesday: Moby Dick; Thursday: La Bohème

Apr 26 - May 1, 2025
Balcony Seats 2,829
Orchestra Seats 3,179
Full Inventory
May 11 - May 16, 2025
Balcony Seats 2,829
Orchestra Seats 3,179
Itinerary Note

Operas included this week: Tuesday: Salome; Thursday: Antony & Cleopatra

Oct 26 - Oct 31, 2025
Balcony Seats 3,199
Orchestra Seats 3,559
Itinerary Note

The Met is expected to announce their 2025/2026 season in March 2025.

Full Inventory
Nov 9 - Nov 14, 2025
Balcony Seats 3,199
Orchestra Seats 3,559
Itinerary Note

The Met is expected to announce their 2025/2026 season in March 2025.

Full Inventory
Dec 7 - Dec 12, 2025
Balcony Seats 3,199
Orchestra Seats 3,559
Itinerary Note

The Met is expected to announce their 2025/2026 season in March 2025.

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.

What You'll Learn

  • 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 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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