Eugene Onegin Tickets

Eugene Onegin in New York City

Experience the fiery passions and haunting lyricism of Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin at the Metropolitan Opera House, just a short walk from Central Park, in New York. This bold co‑production with English National Opera tells Pushkin’s tale of love confessed too late and lives altered by choice, and is conducted by Timur Zangiev and with visionary direction by Tony nominee Deborah Warner.

What is the opera Eugene Onegin about? 

At the heart of the opera lies the shy and passionate Tatiana, whose heartfelt letter to the aloof aristocrat Onegin encapsulates the tumultuous thrill of first love. When Onegin refuses, only to realise his love years later, audiences are drawn into a richly detailed portrait of longing, pride and the consequences of emotional restraint. 

Eugene Onegin is Tchaikovsky’s masterful operatic adaptation of Alexander Pushkin’s verse novel of the same name. a stirring tale of youthful ardour, regret and the poignant opera of unspoken love, this production relocates the drama to the later 19th century while preserving the timeless emotional core

The History of Eugene Onegin

Eugene Onegin premiered in 1879 at the Malïy Theatre in Moscow and quickly became a fixture of the international repertoire, celebrated for its psychological subtlety and Tchaikovsky’s expressive lyricism. At the Met, this production has drawn attention for its detailed staging and emotional impact, blending classical tradition with vivid dramaturgy. 

The Cast of Eugene Onegin

Principal Cast:

• Tatiana – Asmik Grigorian (soprano)
• Eugene Onegin – Igor Golovatenko (baritone)
• Lenski – Stanislas de Barbeyrac (tenor)
• Olga – Maria Barakova (mezzo)
• Filippyevna – Stephanie Blythe (mezzo)
• Prince Gremin – Alexander Tsymbalyuk (bass)

Who are the Creative team of Eugene Onegin? 

The production is conducted by Timur Zangiev (Così fan tutte), with direction by Tony nominee Deborah Warner (Don Giovanni) and choreography by Kim Brandstrup (Peer Gynt). Set designer is by Tom Pye (My Neighbour Totoro) with costumes by Chloe Obolensky (The Mahabharata). Lighting is by Jean Kalman (The Good Person of Sichuan) with video projections by Ian William Galloway and Finn Ross (Rusalka).

Tickets for Eugene Onegin at the Met Opera

With its lush orchestration and deeply human story, Eugene Onegin is a defining work of the operatic canon. Whether you’re drawn to Tchaikovsky’s ravishing melodies, Pushkin’s tragic insight, or the magnetic stagecraft of the Met’s production team, this is an experience that lingers long after the final curtain. Book your tickets for Eugene Onegin at the Metropolitan Opera today.