The Met's groundbreaking series of live, high-definition performance transmissions to movie theaters around the world expands in its third season. To meet increasing global demand, The Met: Live in HD will present 11 transmissions in 2008-09, up from eight. Don't miss the chance to experience the Met live at the Lark!  Sat., Jan. 10, 2009, 10a.m. Puccini's LA RONDINE--SOLD OUT, 2 hr, 15 min. Sun., Jan. 11, 2009, 12:30 p.m. Puccini's LA RONDINE--ENCORE--Tickets Available Angela Gheorghiu and Roberto Alagna provide the star power to deliver this ravishing romance from the world’s most popular opera composer. Gheorghiu plays the kept woman who gambles on true love, and Alagna is the man who makes her question the cost of her glittering existence. Nicolas Joël directs the new production of this gorgeously melodic look at love. Marco Armiliato conducts. NEW PRODUCTION (Co-production with the Théâtre du Capitole Toulouse, and the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.) Watch the trailer Download a seating chart Download a printable schedule & order form . Sat., Jan. 24, 2009, 10a.m.- Gluck's ORFEO ED EURIDICE--SOLD OUT, 1 hr. 35 min Sun., Jan. 25, 2009, 12:30 p.m.- Gluck's ORFEO ED EURIDICE--ENCORE--Tickets Available Stephanie Blythe and Danielle de Niese star in Mark Morris’s production of Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice. This complete vision for Gluck, with choreography by Morris and costumes by Isaac Mizrahi, features the artistry of Stephanie Blythe in the male title role. The alluring Danielle de Niese is Orfeo’s adored wife, Euridice, who inspires the hero to face the underworld for her sake. James Levine conducts. Watch the trailer Download a seating chart Download a printable schedule & order form  Sat, Feb 7, 2009, 10a.m. -Donizetti's LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR--SOLD OUT, 3 hr, 34 min. Sun, Feb 8, 2009, 12:30 p.m. -Donizetti's LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR--ENCORE--Tickets Available Dynamic opera duo Anna Netrebko and Rolando Villazón star in Mary Zimmerman's acclaimed production of Lucia di Lammermoor. Marco Armiliato conducts. Watch the trailer Download a seating chart Download a printable schedule & order form  Sat, Mar 7, 2009, 10a.m. -Puccini's MADAME BUTTERFLY--SOLD OUT - 3 hr, 23 min. Sun, Mar 8, 2009, 12:30 p.m. -Puccini's MADAME BUTTERFLY -ENCORE, Tickets Available Cristina Gallardo-Domâs sings the title role of Puccini's Madama Butterfly in Anthony Minghella's stunning production. Marcello Giordani stars as Pinkerton. Patrick Summers conducts. Watch the trailer Download a seating chart Download a printable schedule & order form  Sat, Mar 21, 2009, 10 a.m. -Bellini's LA SONNAMBULA--SOLD OUT, 2hr, 30 min. Sun, Mar 22, 2009, 12:30 p.m. -Bellini's LA SONNAMBULA--ENCORE, Tickets Available Natalie Dessay and Juan Diego Flórez star in Mary Zimmerman's new production of La Sonnambula, conducted by Evelino Pidò. NEW PRODUCTION Watch the trailer Download a seating chart Download a printable schedule & order form  Sat., May 9, 2009, 9:30 a.m.- Rossini's LA CENERENTOLA-SOLD OUT, 3hr, 30 min. Sun., May 10, 2009, 12:30 p.m.- Rossini's LA CENERENTOLA-ENCORE, Tickets Available Elina Garanca stars in Rossini's bel canto Cinderella story, La Cenerentola. Lawrence Brownlee stars as her Prince Charming, Don Ramiro. Maurizio Benini conducts. ENCORE Final length of programs and intermissions are not yet available from Met Opera. All morning operas at the Lark Theater provide a complimentary morning muffin. Coffee and Gourmet lunch selections are available for purchase. No outside food or drink is permitted in the theater. Watch the trailer Download a seating chart Download a printable schedule & order form |