La Boheme Tickets
Franco Zeffirelli's iconic staging of Puccini’s timeless tale of romance and heartbreak returns to the Metropolitan Opera.
La Boheme in New York
La Boheme, one of Giacomo Puccini’s most beloved operas, returns once more to the Upper West Side this fall at the Metropolitan Opera House, a short walk from Lincoln Centre. A vivid portrayal of the bohemian lifestyle in Paris, with stunning music, including the iconic “Musettas Waltz”, heart-wrenching storytelling and beautiful set-design, La Boheme is the Met’s most staged opera. Renowned director Franco Zeffirelli’s legendary staging of the “astonishing, detailed and rich” (Opera Wire) La Boheme will steal your heart. Secure your tickets today!
What Is the Opera La Boheme About?
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. 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. As each act conveys a different season of life, Rodolfo and Mimi’s love story is threaded throughout. How will Rodolfo cope when he finds out his new love is gravely ill, and will the bohemians all survive the harsh winter to come?
The History of La Boheme
Originally inspired by Henri Murger’s 1851 novel, de la vie de boheme, the opera first premiered in 1896 at the Teatro Regio in Turin, and quickly became a standard of the Italian opera rep. The plot will also be familiar to theater fans of all genres, as the popular musical Rent is a contemporary take on the classic. Zeffirelli’s “sumptuous” (New York Times) staging was first performed at the Met in 1981, and remains the venue's most staged production
The Creative Team of La Boheme
La Boheme has a score by Giacomo Puccini (1858–1924), with a libretto by Giuseppe Giacosa (1847–1906) and Luigi Illica (1857–1919). The trio were frequent collaborators, with their other works together including Tosca and Madama Butterfly.
This revival of La Boheme uses legendary director Franco Zeffirelli’s celebrated staging, production and set design. Zeferrelli is best known for his Shakespeare movie adaptations of The Taming of the Shrew starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, Hamlet starring Mel Gibson and Glenn Close and the Academy Award-winning Romeo and Juliet, as well as the award-winning TV mini-series Jesus of Nazareth.
Conductors for this production include Daniele Rustioni (Aida), Ramón Tebar (L’elisir D’amore), and Marco Armiliato (Carmen).
La Boheme Tickets at The Metropolitan Opera Today
Immerse yourself in the magic of Puccini's masterpiece, returning to the Met Opera this winter. Zefirrelli’s acclaimed staging of La Boheme is “utterly spectacular and is a resounding triumph” (Opera Wire). Whether it's your first time experiencing the opera or a cherished favorite, this breathtaking production promises an evening of unforgettable music and storytelling. Secure your tickets for La Boheme at the Metropolitan Opera House today!
This production is sung in Italian, with Met titles available in English, German, Spanish and Italian.
Show Times
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| Thursday | - | 7.30pm |
| Friday | - | 7.30pm |
| Saturday | 1.00pm | 8.00pm |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is La Boheme playing in New York?
La Boheme is playing at the Metropolitan Opera House, 30 Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10023.
What is the age recommendation for La Boheme?
La Boheme is best for age 13+. Children under 16 must be accompanied by and sat next to an adult.
How long is La Boheme?
The running time for La Boheme at Metropolitan Opera House is 3 hours.
Is there an intermission during La Boheme?
Yes, there are two 15 minute intermissions during La Boheme.
Can I buy tickets for La Boheme at the box office?
Yes you can buy from the Metropolitan Opera House box office where you will pay the face value ticket price, sometimes with a small booking fee. Search on SeatPlan to get the best prices and deals in one search including discounts not available at the box office.
What is the refund / cancellation policy?
Tickets for La Boheme are generally non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
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Excellent production of this revival. Excellent singing…lively orchestra and quite good acting. We were enthralled.