The Met’s groundbreaking series of live, high-definition performance transmissions to movie theaters around the world expands in its third season with 11 transmissions, up from eight. The HD productions will be seen in almost 800 venues.  It’s an extraordinary chance to experience the Met live at your local movie theater!

Tickets will be on sale in the U.S. and Canada beginning in August.
On-sale dates vary in other countries. Met members receive ticket priority in the U.S. and Canada. More details will follow soon.

The Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD series is made possible by a generous grant from the Neubauer Family Foundation.

Opening Night Gala
(North America only)
La Traviata(Act II) – Verdi
Manon (Act III) – Massenet
Capriccio (Final Scene) – Richard Strauss
Monday, September 22, 2008 (6:30 pm ET)
James Levine conducts Renée Fleming in a performance of fully staged scenes. Also starring Ramón Vargas, Thomas Hampson, and Dwayne Croft.

Salome – Richard Strauss 
Saturday, October 11, 2008 (1:00 pm ET)
Karita Mattila reprises her acclaimed interpretation of the title role.

Doctor Atomic (New production) – John Adams
Saturday, November 8, 2008 (1:00 pm ET)
Gerald Finley stars in the Met premiere of John Adams’s modern masterpiece. New production by Penny Woolcock.

La Damnation de Faust(New production) – Berlioz
Saturday, November 22, 2008 (1:00 pm ET) 
Robert Lepage directs Marcello Giordani in the title role of this new production, conducted by James Levine. Also starring Susan Graham.

Thaïs (New production) – Massenet
Saturday, December 20, 2008 (12:00 pm ET)
Renée Fleming stars in the title role opposite Thomas Hampson.

La Rondine (New production) – Puccini
Saturday, January 10, 2009 (1:00 pm ET)
Puccini’s melodic gem stars real-life couple Angela Gheorghiu and Roberto Alagna.

Orfeo ed Euridice – Gluck
Saturday, January 24, 2009 (1:00 pm ET)
Mark Morris’s production returns with Stephanie Blythe and Danielle de Niese in the title roles.

Lucia di Lammermoor– Donizetti
Saturday, February 7, 2009 (1:00 pm ET)
Anna Netrebko sings the title role in Mary Zimmerman’s hit production, opposite Rolando Villazón and Mariusz Kwiecien.

Madama Butterfly – Puccini
Saturday, March 7, 2009 (1:00 pm ET)
Anthony Minghella’s stunning production returns with Cristina Gallardo-Domâs and Marcello Giordani in the leading roles.

La Sonnambula (New production) – Bellini
Saturday, March 21, 2009 (1:00 pm ET)
Mary Zimmerman stages this new production, which stars Natalie Dessay and Juan Diego Flórez.

La Cenerentola – Rossini  
Saturday, May 9, 2009 (1:00 pm ET)
Rossini’s Cinderella story returns to the rep with Elīna Garanča in the title role.

Tickets will be on sale in the U.S. and Canada beginning in August.
On-sale dates vary in other countries. Met members receive ticket priority in the U.S. and Canada. More details will follow soon.

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