CORONAVIRUS: Latest updates here.
CORONAVIRUS: Latest updates here.
An independent show guide not a venue or show. All tickets 100% guaranteed, some are resale, prices may be above face value. We're an independent show guide not a venue or show. We sell primary, discount and resale tickets, all 100% guaranteed prices may be above face value. We are an independent show guide not a venue or show. We sell primary, discount and resale tickets, all 100% guaranteed and they may be priced above or below face value.
Prices from: $105
May 30 - June 11, 2022
For idle hearts and hands and minds the Devil finds work to do.
The circumstances of young Tom Rakewell are the focus of this moral opera from Stravinsky, based upon the infamous prints of William Hogarth depicting the pitfalls of 17th Century London, and the downfall of those who tread the dissolute path. The Metropolitan Opera stage Jonathan Miller's surrealistic production in summer 2022, following the titular rake from newly engaged country buck with a desire for the finer things in life, to a beleaguered casualty of his feckless decadence. With a libretto by W.H Auden and Chester Kallman, The Rake's Progress is opera's ultimate cautionary tale. Conducted by Susanna Malkki, Golda Schultz is Anna Truelove alongside Ben Bliss as the doomed Tom.
Concerned that her fiance Tom Rakewell has no gainful employment, Anna Truelove urges him to find his purpose. But Tom is young and lazy, and when alone, wishes for a life of fun and frolics. Upon this utterance the devious Nick Shadow appears, telling him he is an envoy sent by a long-lost uncle who has left Tom a substantial inheritance. Beside himself with glee, Tom makes for London, leaving Anne behind and employing Shadow as his servant, who is only happy to lead him astray. With every wish granted, Tom strays further into the path of iniquity until a thrilling finale that sees Nick reveal his true form and Tom's very soul tested to the limit.
Opening night: 30 May 2022
Sung in English with Met Titles in English, German and Spanish
Paul Appleby as Tom Rakewell
Layla Claire as Anne Trulove
Stephanie Blythe as Baba the Turk
Gerald Finley as Nick Shadow
Conducted by James Levine
Production: Jonathan Miller
Set Designer: Peter J. Davison
Costume Designer: Judy Levin
Lighting Designed by: Jennifer Tipton
About New York City Theater: We are an independent show guide not a venue or show. We sell primary, discount and resale tickets and prices may be above or below face value.
When
What time
Prices From
Tue, May 31
-
-
Wed, Jun 1
-
-
Thu, Jun 2
-
-
Sat, Jun 4
-
-
Sun, Jun 5
-
-
Sound good to you? Share this page on social media and let your friends know about Metropolitan Opera: The Rake's Progress at Metropolitan Opera House.
I want email news and updates for events in my area! Read how we protect your data.
Please note: The term Metropolitan Opera House and/or Metropolitan Opera: The Rake's Progress as well as all associated graphics, logos, and/or other trademarks, tradenames or copyrights are the property of the Metropolitan Opera House and/or Metropolitan Opera: The Rake's Progress and are used herein for factual descriptive purposes only. We are in no way associated with or authorized by the Metropolitan Opera House and/or Metropolitan Opera: The Rake's Progress and neither that entity nor any of its affiliates have licensed or endorsed us to sell tickets, goods and or services in conjunction with their events.