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The Queen of Spades Tickets

Opera scene from "The Queen of Spades" with actors in period costumes around a table.

Duration

3 hr 35 min

Witness Tchaikovsky’s eerie opera thriller set in imperial Russia, as it makes a return to the Met stage featuring a star-studded lineup in a production that explores addiction, obsession, and the eventual self-destruction of man.

Great for

Opera buffs | Lovers of tragic opera | Fans of Tchaikovsky

  • Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky is one of the most influential composers in classical music. He is renowned for his ability to infuse his compositions with nuanced human emotions. Based on a short story by Alexander Pushkin, The Queen of Scots, Tchaikovsky’s composition significantly changes the plot.

    Elijah Moshinsk’s Hermann is more agitated, and it is easy to see the doubt and torment of a man who is torn between his irrational love for a woman, and his obsession with a well-guarded secret.

    The Story

    Two officers, Tchelinsky and Sourin, discuss their gambling-obsessed colleague Hermann, who never gambles despite his keen interest in it. Beyond his obsession, Hermann also harbors deep feelings for an unknown girl. When Prince Yeletsky enters with his fiancée, Lisa, and her grandmother, the old countess, Hermann is shocked to discover that his unknown love is, in fact, Lisa. He also soon learns of the old countess' legendary gambling skills and a prophecy of her impending doom at the hands of one who wishes to uncover her secret.

    Will Hermann uncover the mystery of the gamble made by the old countess and win the heart of the woman he loves? Or will his obsession take him down a dark path of no return?

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  • Show details

    Genre: Opera

    Audience: Suitable for 12+ years

    Theater name: Metropolitan Opera House

    Find the best seats in the house with the Metropolitan Opera House seating chart

    Theater facilities: Cloakroom, bar, restaurant, water fountain, WiFi, shop, air conditioning, washrooms

    Theater accessibility: Level access, elevators, accessible restrooms, wheelchair accessible, audiovisual assistance, guide dogs allowed

    Dress code: Smart casual

    Cast & crew

    • Leading roles: Sonya Yoncheva as Lisa, Maria Barakova as Pauline, Violeta Urmana as the Countess, Brian Jagde as Hermann, Igor Golovatenko as Prince Yeletsky, and Alexey Markov as Tomsky
    • Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
    • Conductor: Keri-Lynn Wilson
    • Producer Elijah Moshinsky
    • Choreographer John Meehan
    • Set and costume design: Mark Thompson
    • Lighting design: Paul Pyant

    Additional tips

    • Most theaters are air-conditioned year-round, so it can get a bit chilly. Bring a light jacket just in case.
    • The show is recommended for patrons aged 12 years and up. It includes mature themes such as obsession, addiction, and self-destruction. Viewer discretion is advised.
    • The venue itself does not have any age restrictions for entry. All patrons must have a valid ticket. Children who disrupt the performance will be asked to watch the show from the List Hall along with their guardians.
    • You will receive an email confirming your purchase.

    • You will receive your e-tickets via email within 3 hours from the time of the booking. You can access your tickets by clicking on the link available on the email.

    • If you book tickets more than 14 days in advance, you will receive the tickets 14 days prior to the show date.

    • The ticket can be presented digitally along with a valid photo ID at the entrance on the day of your visit.

    • 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.

    • 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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