{"id":19016,"date":"2019-10-16T07:54:19","date_gmt":"2019-10-16T07:54:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.headout.com\/?p=19016"},"modified":"2022-08-31T16:41:35","modified_gmt":"2022-08-31T16:41:35","slug":"metropolitan-opera-house-new-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/metropolitan-opera-house-new-york\/","title":{"rendered":"All you need to know about the Metropolitan Opera House"},"content":{"rendered":"

About Theatre<\/a> Seating Chart<\/a><\/p>\n

One of the most iconic landmarks in New York City, the Metropolitan Opera House is an opera house located on Broadway at Lincoln Square. The performance venue opened in 1966, taking the place of the original 1883 Metropolitan Opera House. The opulent and dazzlingly beautiful opera house has a seating capacity of 3800, making it the largest repertory opera house in the world! <\/p>\n

Apart from operas, the Metropolitan Opera House New York has also hosted concerts by global artists including Paul McCartney, Barbara Streisand, The Who, and countless others. If you’re planning to watch one or more, our Metropolitan Opera House New York seating chart guide has all the answers you would need for a memorable experience.<\/p>\n

Our Metropolitan Opera House guide is here to help you find the best seats.<\/p>\n

Venue Details<\/h2>\n

Address<\/strong>: 30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023, United States<\/p>\n

Opened<\/strong>: 1966<\/p>\n

Seating Capacity<\/strong>: 3,800 Orchestra: 1,583 Parterre: 220Grand Tier: 442 Dress Circle: 454 Balcony: 442 Family Circle: 666<\/p>\n

Seating Chart<\/strong> Check out the Metropolitan Opera House Seating Chart here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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About the NYC Metropolitan Opera House <\/h2>\n

During opera season<\/a>, almost 800,000 people make their way to the magnificent Metropolitan Opera House New York for more than 200 different performances. Featuring state-of-the-art hydraulic elevators, rigging systems, and motorized stages, the Metropolitan Opera House is amongst the most technologically advanced stages in the world. The staging possible because of this advanced technology has allowed for production of complex operas including Prokofiev’s War and Peace, Franko Zeffirelli’s La boheme and the 16-hour epic Der Ring des Nibelungen. The opera house has also hosted renowned operas including Phillip Glass’s The Voyage, John Corigiliano’s The Ghosts of Versailles, and Nico Muhly’s Two Boys.<\/p>\n

The Metropolitan Opera House is also home to the Metropolitan Opera Company<\/a> and the American Ballet Theatre<\/a> in the summer months. <\/p>\n

Practical Information<\/h2>\n

Section Accessibility<\/h3>\n

Entry<\/b>: The box office is accessible from the plaza level while the auditorium is wheelchair accessible from the concourse level, through a drop-off location. You can get to the auditorium from the concourse by entering the hall through glass doors to access the elevator. The pick-up and drop-off location is Columbus Avenue at West 64th Street.<\/p>\n

Seating<\/b>: Wheelchair-accessible seating is only available in the orchestra and dress circle sections. Wheelchair users who can transfer to a regular seat can book an orchestra aisle seat. To remember to mention your specific accessibility requirements while booking tickets to make sure due arrangements are made in advance. Wheelchairs are available on loan for patrons to go to and from their seats on a first-come-first-serve basis.<\/p>\n

Available Facilities<\/h3>\n

Restroom<\/strong>: Accessible women’s restrooms are available on the concourse level, parterre, grand tier, and dress circle sections. For men, accessible restrooms are available on parterre, grand tier, and dress circle sections.<\/p>\n

Telephone<\/strong>: Telephone is available at the concourse level with TTY and volume control.<\/p>\n

Water Fountain<\/strong>: Available on parterre, grand tier, and dress circle sections.<\/p>\n

Assisted Listening Device<\/strong>: Wireless headsets are available at the Metropolitan Opera House. Enquire with the attendant at the coat check to rent an assisted listening device.<\/p>\n

Bar<\/strong>: Food and drinks are available at the Grand Tier Restaurant which opens two hours prior to curtain. Reservations are required for this restaurant. Bars serving sandwiches, beverages, pastries, cocktains, coffee, and snacks are available as follows: \u2022 Balcony Bar, the Revlon Bar at the Grand Tier \u2022 Parterre Champagne Bar \u2022 Orchestra Bar \u2022 Founder’s Hall Coffee Bar<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Handy Tips<\/h2>\n