Metropolitan Opera House and Les Contes d'Hoffmann

The Metropolitan Opera House is located at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.  

This world renowned gem is a short walk from Central Park and is accessible by bus (M11, M66) and subway (1, 2) lines.

Metropolitan Opera House Lobby / Chandelier

Despite being a little dated, the lobby of the building still feels elegant. The balcony space around the staircase offers plenty of photo opportunities in which many patrons choose to include the chandelier.

The balcony is also home to a restaurant, gift shop, and bars.
It is highlighted by two large Marc Chagall paintings, The Triumph of Music and The Sources of Music.


The interior of the opera house is breathtaking and offers seating for upwards of 3800 people.

Our visit included seeing the Metropolitan Opera's production of  Les Contes d'Hoffmann.

With the reputation of the Met and my partner's claims that this opera sparked his interest in the genre when he was ten years old, I had high expectations.  The singers, the sets, the entire production completely surpassed anything I could have imagined. 

The sets and costumes offered the perfect dressing for this carnival of sights and sounds.

While every singer deserves recognition for the success of this production, Matthew Polenzani (Hoffmann) and Audrey Luna (Olympia) added extra brilliance to this shining star.

Fountain outside of The Metropolitan Opera House

The Metropolitan Opera and the opera house are must see attractions in New York City.