La Boheme Tickets

Book La Boheme Tickets: Lose yourself in Parisian Bohemia

La Boheme, one of Giacomo Puccini’s most beloved operas, returns to New York this November at the Met Opera House. Renowned for its stunning music, heart-wrenching storytelling and beautiful set-design, its vivid portrayal of the bohemian lifestyle in Paris will steal your heart.

About La Boheme

It’s Christmas Eve in Paris and four friends - a poet, a painter, a philosopher and a musician - are trying to make the best of the festive season, despite their financial struggles.

A firm favorite with opera-lovers everywhere, La Boheme follows the lives of these young creatives as they explore grand themes of love and loss, alongside the trials and tribulations of everyday life and the struggle between creative freedom and financial security.

Each act conveys a different season of life in both meaning and time, with Rodolfo and Mimi’s love story threaded throughout - how will Rodolfo cope when he finds out his new love is gravely ill, and can they all survive the winter to come?

La Boheme Cast and Creative Team

Directed by the legendary Franco Zeffirelli, this Metropolitan Opera House production features four cast rotations - one per act. Sopranos Ailyn Pérez, Eleonora Buratto, Kristina Mkhitaryan, and Corinne Winters each bring their own interpretations to the role of Mimì and Tenors Dmytro Popov, Matthew Polenzani, and Joseph Calleja share the role of Rodolfo.

Coupled with Puccini’s exquisite and melodic score, including the beloved “Musetta’s Waltz”, we are rhythmically transported through the heartbreaking journey of the doomed couple, from their first encounter to their final declarations of love.

A Rich History and Stunning Staging

Originally Inspired by Henri Murger’s 1851 novel, de la vie de boheme, the plot will also be familiar to theater fans of all genres, with Rent being a direct musical rendition of the opera turned contemporary. There are also shared themes threaded throughout Baz Luhrmann’s Moulin Rouge, as well as the 2015 Breathe Umphefumlo, which follows similar stories across South Africa.

If you’re a lover of great set design, this is a must-see production as Zeffirell uses bold colours and intricately crafted details to transport audiences back to 1830s Paris. His staging reflects the subtlety of the plot - that seemingly small and insignificant objects and moments can be far more important than once thought, serving as huge landmarks in the stories of our lives.

Book La Boheme Tickets at The Met Opera Today

Immerse yourself in the magic of Puccini's masterpiece. Whether it's your first time experiencing the opera or a cherished favourite, La Boheme promises an evening of unforgettable music and storytelling.