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Most of the photos on this site are from the Met archives and are by Ken Howard, Cory Weaver, Marty Sohl and Gerry Patterson.

05/03/2026

Verdi's La Traviata returns to the stage today! 🎉🎊🥂

On stage through June 6. Marco Armiliato and and conduct.

📷: Ken Howard / Met Opera

04/25/2026

Spring at the Met means one thing… Open House! 🌸
We loved welcoming families into our home ahead of today’s performance of La Bohème—meeting curious kids, sharing stories, and for many, offering a first glimpse into opera.

Thank you to our chorus members who showed up in costume, bringing smiles, warmth, and a little extra magic to the day. ✨

04/25/2026

𝗦𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗢𝗡 𝗖

Cheers to our final staging rehearsal of the season! Frida rehearsals have been a whirlwind & we've got some happy faces ready to say goodbye to this portion of the season. Time to take it to the stage 🎭🌼

04/22/2026

Last week on Wednesday, April 8th, we lost a dear friend and beloved member of our Met family, Michael Mckenna. On Monday he was laid to rest, surrounded by family and friends, including his extended Metropolitan Opera family. Dresser Daniel Bak gave a heartfelt and touching remembrance, and tenors and basses of the chorus sang “Oh Danny Boy” as a tribute to the man who for some many years was such a key part in making sure everything on the Met stage looked as beautiful as it could be.

For over 20 years, Mikey was a dresser who worked at the Met in every department, but especially with the tenor and bass chorus. His generosity of spirit and his unconditionally warm, kind, and sweet nature was one of a kind. We can all take comfort in the memories of his wicked sense of humor, all the wonderful conversations, late nights, and good food we shared.

Mike was an expert on vintage fashion and millinery, supplying hats and accessories for The Marvelous Miss Mazel, The Gilded Age and sharing his vast store of knowledge and great stories. He enjoyed any opportunity to get dressed up and share his collection with the rest of us for many period events or just a special occasion when he knew he had that perfect piece in his closet.

But most of all we will miss just chatting before a show, his welcoming smile, and the great job he always did. His energy and spirit will be so greatly missed and will forever resonate with so many of us here at The Met.

Mikey, you are loved. 🤍🕊️

04/13/2026

𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗨𝗦! 📣

The MCA presents the 3rd Annual Spring Sing | Celebrate Shakespeare

After much success with our Spring Sing programs, we are excited to announce our 3rd annual concert on April 26th, 2026 at 4pm. In past years, we have performed in Bronxville, NY, but we are moving back to the city with a performance in Manhattan at All Souls NYC. The Spring Sing with feature over 15 Met Chorus Artists in solos, duets, ensembles, and, you guessed it, Sing Alongs! Come raise your voices and CELEBRATE SHAKESPEARE with the Met Chorus Artists.

The first three rows will be VIP seating, general admission after that point.

We look forward to seeing & singing with you! 🌼

04/06/2026

𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧: 𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘

Tonight we open Kaija Saariaho’s Innocence. This production has garnered great acclaim for tackling difficult & disturbingly relevant subject matter. Simon Stone's production design for Innocence presents a large scale, rotating structure of rooms, showcasing the life and wide web of communal trauma left in the wake of a school shooting.

If you happen to wonder how the chorus serves in this arena, you’ll hear us but you won’t see us. We’ll be stationed each performance from the red velvet seats of List Hall. Outfitted with headphones and ear buds, a monitor of Maestro Susanna Mälkki for Maestro Michael, assistance from David Moody, and a screen for us to watch the show along with you. The marvels of audio engineering, eh?!

The chorus’ role is largely textural, adding to the orchestration you’ll hear from the pit. Additionally, we serve as part of the psyche for many characters throughout the show. This is a striking, unique production and while you may not see us, we look forward to you seeing the show!

03/29/2026

𝟮𝟬 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗕𝗨𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗟𝗬🦋

After twenty years of beauty, devotion, and artistry, we gathered to celebrate the Metropolitan Opera’s 20th anniversary of Anthony Minghella’s iconic Madama Butterfly and the extraordinary production staff, puppeteers, chorus, and dancers who have kept its magic alive, night after night, over these many years.

We were joined by Carolyn Choa, Anthony's wife & co-creator, as well as the original costume designer, Hang Feng. 👘

Thank you to our very own Karen Dixon for organizing this thoughtful tribute, honoring the creators and participants of this timeless piece of art. Be sure to scroll through this carousel to hear all of Karen's personal tributes! 🌸

03/12/2026

𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗨𝗦!

March 15th • 6:30pm

In collaboration with Salon 58, Met Chorus Artists perform “𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮.” The concert will feature 10 wonderful singers accompanied by Michelle Wong on grand piano. This will be a lively evening dedicated to the power and lyricism of William Shakespeare on the Ides of March.

Due to the intimate setting, tickets are strictly limited. Your purchase includes wine and extensive appetizers.

We'll see you there! 🎭

Link in bio for ticket details.
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/salon58/2084273

02/18/2026

𝗪𝗘’𝗥𝗘 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 📣

After a 3 week hiatus, the company of The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay return to the stage tonight for a special 4-show extension!

This refreshing & compelling transfer from novel to opera, page to stage, is not to be missed. 3 shows left! 2/18, 2/19 & 2/21

We look forward to seeing you here 🎭

📷: Evan Zimmerman / Met Opera

01/24/2026

𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗕𝗢𝗪:

Today marks the final bow & retirement from the operatic stage for the incomparable Denyce Graves. What an honor it has been for the Porgy & Bess Chorus to share the stage with her throughout this production and most importantly, to witness this deeply special moment. She has been a role model to so many and there aren't enough words to express our gratitude. Thank you for choosing this production & this stage to bid us all farewell 💞

Congratulations !

Notre cœur s’ouvre à votre voix

01/18/2026

𝗕𝗘𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗦:

As we bid farewell to the stellar I Puritani production, we must hold space for our Puritans and thoss fine tresses. gets it right every time!

Bravi tutti 🫶

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