Oct 20 2026
1PM
Lobby doors open and seating begins: 12:30PM
Tickets: $20 (includes tax) + fees
Encore presentation
Estimated run time: 3 hours including intermission
The season opens with hair-raising drama and spectacular singing as two of opera’s most extraordinary artists star in Macbeth, Verdi’s thrilling take on the immortal Shakespearean tale of the scheming couple determined to seize power at any cost. Following past triumphs in many of Verdi’s signature baritone roles, Quinn Kelsey is the Scottish king haunted by the ghosts of his murderous ascent to the throne, opposite Lise Davidsen— the world’s reigning dramatic soprano—as the power-mad Lady Macbeth, whose ruinous ambition damns them both. Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin takes the podium for a penetrating production by Louisa Proske, a brilliant young director making waves around the world. Rounding out the all-star cast are tenor Freddie De Tommaso as the heroic Macduff and bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green as Macbeth’s friend-turned-victim Banquo.
How can I get my friend to experience the opera?
– The Paramount was originally built as an opera house.
– If they play golf, watch a baseball game, or watch tv for a few hours, the opera is about this long.
– Opera is the most spectacular of all the performing arts, involving: song, instrumentals, drama, dance, design
I can’t sit that long!
You don’t have to, there is an intermission, buy a snack. You can stand in the back. (Leave at the intermission, thanks for trying!)
What should I wear?
Whatever you feel like. It doesn’t have to be the fancy event that you were imagining.
Homework before you show up, if possible:
– Listen to some of the music on Spotify.
– Google the synopsis to understand the story line.
Toi, toi, toi! – German Opera speak for “Break a leg!”
Hope you and a friend enjoy this experience!
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