A tale of shock and revenge, Richard Strauss’ Salome drops jaws (and heads!) as a young princess goes to unheard-of lengths to exact revenge.
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Fans of Oscar Wilde | Classics lovers | Drama enthusiasts
Few operas capture the raw intensity and psychological depth of Richard Strauss's Salome. A work that scandalized audiences upon its premiere in 1905, Salome remains one of the most gripping and unforgettable operas in the classical repertoire. This season, the Metropolitan Opera presents a bold new production, bringing fresh vision and artistry to this legendary tale. Under the baton of world-renowned conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin, the Met's new staging reinvigorates Salome with a modern sensibility while maintaining the opera’s haunting intensity.
The story, adapted from Oscar Wilde’s controversial play, centers around Salome, the young and headstrong princess of Judea, whose dangerous obsession with the prophet Jochanaan (John the Baptist) leads her down a path of desire, destruction, and ultimate tragedy. Prepare to be captivated, shocked, and utterly mesmerized.
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Show details
Genre: Opera
Audience: Strictly for 12+ yrs
Theater name: Metropolitan Opera House
Theater facilities: Restrooms, restaurant, bar, and water fountain
Theater accessibility: Accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, assistive listening system & devices, large print programs & Braille synopses, adapted restrooms, and service dogs allowed.
Dress code: Smart casual
Cast & crew
- Leading roles: Soprano Elza van den Heever as Salome, bass-baritone Peter Mattei as Jochanaan, tenor Gerhard Siegel as Herod, and mezzo-soprano Michelle DeYoung as Herodias.
- Conductor: Yannick Nézet-Séguin
- Production: Claus Gut
- Set designer: Christian Schmidt
- Costume designer: Muriel Gerstner
- Lighting designer: Olaf Winter
- Choreographer: Teresa Rotemberg
Additional info
- You will receive an email with your Salome voucher. No need to print. Please carry a valid Photo Id for identification.
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