La fille du regiment Tickets
Closed 12th November 2025
Donizetti’s sparkling bel canto comedy returns to the Met, featuring vocal fireworks, hilarious hijinks and world‑class style.
La Fille du Regiment in New York City
Join the Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center for La Fille du Regiment, Gaetano Donizetti’s vivacious 19th‑century comedy, about an orphan girl raised as an army mascot, which is revived in Laurent Pelly’s acclaimed staging. This resplendent bel canto opera is a sparkling, high‑energy delight filled with dazzling costumes, impressive feats of vocal prowess and plenty of laughs - secure your ticket today!
What is the opera La Fille du Regiment?
Set in the Tyrol during wartime, this charming comedy follows Marie, an orphan raised by a French regiment. When Tonio, a Tyrolean soldier, declares his love, the regiment must reconcile class conflict, identity and romance—with hilarity and heartfelt arias. The opera shines brightest in its bravura moments, especially Tonio’s famous aria “Ah! mes amis… Pour mon âme,” famed for its multiple high Cs that bring the house down. Donizetti’s score blends military swagger, lyrical tenderness and ensemble sparkle in a lighthearted yet emotionally rich tale.
La Fille du Regiment premiered in 1840 at Paris’s Opéra‑Comique, featuring a libretto by Jules‑Henri Vernoy de Saint‑Georges and Jean‑François Bayard. Considered Donizetti’s first opera written directly in French, La Fille du Regiment is a bel canto opera, meaning it focuses on “beautiful singing” and skillfully blends operatic comedy, heartfelt romance and virtuosic vocal challenges.
Pelly’s production premiered in 2007 and has since been revived internationally- including at Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, and the Wiener Staatsoper. La Fille du Regiment returns the Met, bringing its playful modernization featuring a WWI setting, lively choreography and vibrant costumes for a limited run this season!
Who are the cast of La Fille du Regiment?
Soprano Erin Morley (Der Rosenkavalier, Rodelinda) makes her Met role debut as Marie, the spirited heroine raised by a regiment of soldiers. She stars opposite tenor Lawrence Brownlee (Il Barbiere di Siviglia, I Puritani) as Tonio, whose bravura aria “Ah! mes amis” is a showstopper. Mezzo-soprano Alice Coote (Der Rosenkavalier, Ariodante) plays the Marquise de Berkenfield, and bass-baritone Peter Kálmán (Don Giovanni, L’elisir d’amore) rounds out the cast as the affable Sergeant Sulpice.
Who are the creative team of La Fille du Regiment?
The production is directed by Laurent Pelly (Manon, The Tales of Hoffmann), who also designs the costumes. Set design is by Chantal Thomas (Les Contes d’Hoffmann, La Traviata), with lighting by Joël Adam (Lucia di Lammermoor, Così fan tutte). Choreography is by Laura Scozzi (Platée, L’Enfant et les Sortilèges), and the production is conducted by Giacomo Sagripanti (La Cenerentola, Don Pasquale).
Book Tickets for La Fille du Regiment at the Met Opera!
Expect true bel canto brilliance and infectious joie de vivre at La Fille du Regiment. With an all‑star cast, sparkling staging and soaring vocal fireworks, this Met revival of the hilarious comic opera is not to be missed. Book tickets for La Fille du Regiment at the Metropolitan Opera house today for a deliciously entertaining opera experience, full of colour, charm and musical energy!
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This production is sung in French, with Met titles available in English, German and Spanish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is La fille du regiment playing in New York?
La fille du regiment is playing at the Metropolitan Opera House, 30 Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10023.
What is the age recommendation for La fille du regiment?
La fille du regiment is best for age 5+.
How long is La fille du regiment?
The running time for La fille du regiment at Metropolitan Opera House is 2 hours and 50 minutes.
Is there an intermission during La fille du regiment?
Yes, there are two 15 minute intermissions during La fille du regiment.
Can I buy tickets for La fille du regiment 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.
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