Opera enthusiasts from around the world come to New York to see some of the biggest (sometimes literally) talents on stage. The New York opera scene is anchored by the Metropolitan Opera, commonly known as "the MET". Many consider the Met to be the finest opera company in the country, but that doesn’t mean that it completely overshadows the other opera companies in New York. In fact, you just have to look next door to the Met to find another splendid company. The New York City Opera, which shares Lincoln Center with the Met is also highly regarded.

Amato Opera Theater
This small, 107-seat theater is the most intimate opera venue in the city. The company is very good and has received accolades from around the world. Ticket prices are not as high as the Met, but they’re on the way up. The company tends to perform popular Italian classics like Verdi and Puccini, so reserve tickets early. Performances are on Saturday and Sunday.

City Opera 

Whether you're seeking "world-class casting" (NY Times), "theatrically serious productions" (Daily News), or "fresh and provocative repertory" (USA Today), City Opera is the place to be.

Click here for this season's schedule.

Metropolitan Opera Company

Since it opened in 1883, the Metropolitan Opera has been one of the world's leading opera companies.

During the course of the 32-week season, the Met stages more than 200 hundred performances. More than 800,000 people attend the performances in the opera house and millions more experience the Metropolitan Opera from home on television and radio. One popular program from the Met is the Saturday matinee performances that are broadcast over the Texaco radio network.

Last season, the Metropolitan introduced "Met Titles,"; individual computerized screens mounted in specially built railings at the back of each row of seats provide a translation of the opera (even those performed in English)

Click here for the Met Opera season schedule.