The Metropolitan Opera, Opera house at Lincoln Square, Upper West Side in New York City, United States.
The Metropolitan Opera House features a white travertine facade with five concrete arches and houses an auditorium with 3,850 seats.
The current Metropolitan Opera House opened in 1966 at Lincoln Center, replacing the original 1883 building located on Broadway and 39th Street.
The Metropolitan Opera presents about 27 different operas annually from September through May, ranging from Baroque compositions to contemporary works.
The theater contains advanced technical systems, including hydraulic elevators and extensive stage machinery, with an orchestra pit accommodating 110 musicians.
Two large murals by Marc Chagall flank the front lobby, while Austrian crystal chandeliers illuminate both the entrance hall and main auditorium.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1880
Address: 30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, New York, 10023-6980
Phone: +12123626000
Email: MetropolitanOpera@metopera.org
Website: https://metopera.org
GPS coordinates: 40.77278,-73.98417
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:32
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