Two couples face a ticking clock, a desperate bargain, and the discovery that being human is more complicated - and beautiful - than they imagined.
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Opera lovers | Romance & drama | Fans of classics
Once dismissed as a composition without a soul, Richard Staruss’s Die Frau ohne Schatten (Woman without a shadow) is now considered a pioneering force in opera. Its five lead roles are among the most challenging in the repertoire, requiring both power and fragility delivered by Elza van den Heever, Lise Lindstrom, and Nina Stemme. The Met's production features an acclaimed creative team that transforms the stage into a luminescent world between fantasy and reality. A spell-binding musical score, complex narration, and the overwhelming exploration of human dignity warrant thunderous applause at every performance. Experience this career-defining spectacle conducted by The Metropolitan Opera’s award-winning musical director Yannick Nézet-Séguin.
The Story
When the Emperor of the Seven Seas marries a woman from the spirit world, her inability to bear children threatens his life to the brink of collapse. The divine Empress exists in a realm of perfect beauty but lacks the ability to cast a shadow. Her quest to gain this power leads her into the messy, imperfect world of mortals, into the humble dwelling of a dyer and his wife. What unfolds is a masterful interweaving of two marriages: one celestial but incomplete, the other earthly but authentic. Through their trials, Strauss and his librettist Hofmannsthal create an earnest reflection on what it means to be fully human.
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Show details
Genre: Opera
Start date: Nov 29, 2024
Closing date: Dec 19, 2024
Theater name: The Metropolitan Opera
The Metropolitan Opera Seating Chart will help you find the best seats in the house.
Theater facilities: Toilets, bar, water fountain, cloakroom, restaurant
Theater accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, Assistive Listening System, hearing assistance, accessible restrooms, service animals allowed
Dress code: Smart casual
Cast & crew
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Conductor: Yannick Nézet-Séguin
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Production, set, lighting & costume designer: Herbert Wernicke
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Leading roles: Elza van den Heever as Empress, Lise Lindstrom as Dyer’s wife, Nina Stemme as Nurse, Russell Thomas as Emperor, Michael Volle as Barak, and Ryan Speedo Green as Spirit Messenger.
Additional tips
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Most theaters are air-conditioned year-round, so it can get a bit chilly. Bring a light jacket just in case.
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Enjoy the opera and remember to respect the etiquette by not talking or using your phone during the performance.
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If you book tickets more than 14 days in advance, you will receive the tickets 14 days prior to the show date.
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The ticket can be presented digitally along with a valid photo ID at the entrance on the day of your visit.
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Please note most of the theatres do not allow entry post the show start time and we recommend you reach the venue 10-15 minutes early.
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Show timings may be subject to change every week/month. You can check the show timings for your preferred date at the next stage of booking.
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