Otello Tickets
Opens 11th January
Tony winner Bartlett Sher’s bold staging of Verdi’s tragic opera, based on the Shakespeare play, returns to the Met.
Otello in New York City
Tony winner Bartlett Sher’s “bold, tightly-focused” (Classical Source) staging of Verdi’s Otello returns to the Metropolitan Opera House, just a short walk from Central Park, this New Year season. Based on Shakespeare’s play, this stirring and powerful opera, about a heroic captain whose jealousy is manipulated with tragic results, has a stunning cast including Sopranos Angel Blue and Ailyn Pérez and Tenors Michael Fabiano and Brian Jagde. Don't miss out - secure your tickets today.
What Is the Opera Otello About?
Set in a coastal city in Cyprus, Otello follows the titular Moorish captain - who is regarded as a hero, but also somewhat outcast due to the colour of his skin - as he returns from war. When Venetian gentleman Roderigo expresses a desire to seduce Otello’s wife, Desdemona, Iago - the captain's second in command- agrees to help him. Though Otello believes Iago to be his friend, Iago secretly harbours a desire for revenge on the captain, who passed him over for a promotion in favour of a younger soldier, Cassio.
Iago’s meddling sets Otello’s jealousy aflame, and both Cassio and Desdemona are soon drawn into a web of deception that can only end in tragedy.
The History of Otello
Based on Shakespeare’s play, Otello premiered at the Teatro alla Scala, Milan in 1887. Following the success of Aida, Verdi retired in 1870, and it took almost a decade for Verdi’s publisher to convince the composer to work on the project, which Boito - also a composer himself - had already partially completed the libretto for. Verdi eventually agreed; the show was a success and is often cited as Italian opera’s greatest tragedy.
Bartlett Sher’s staging first premiered at the Met in 2015 - his sixth production for the venue- reimagining the action to the time of the opera's creation, the late 19th century. Sher’s production made history as the first production that refused to use dark makeup in its costuming when Otello is played by a non-black performer - a tradition the Met has continued since.
The Creative Team of Otello
Otello is composed by Giuseppe Verdi (1813–1901) with a libretto by Arrigo Boito (1842–1918).
Tony winner Bartlett Sher (My Fair Lady, South Pacific) directs. Michele Mariotti (Carmen) and Daniele Rustioni (Aida) share conducting duties.
Tickets for Otello at the Metropolitan Opera House
Tony winner Bartlett Sher’s acclaimed staging of one of the most renowned tragic Italian operas of all time comes to the Met for a strictly limited run. Envy ignites, and loyalties are tested in Verdi's psychologically rich and vocally demanding opera. It’d be a tragedy to miss it - book tickets for Otello at the Metropolitan Opera House today.
This production is sung in Italian, with Met titles available in English, German, Spanish and Italian.
Please note that cameras will be in operation during the April 20 and 24 performances, as part of The Met's cinema transmissions.
Show Times
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much are Otello tickets?
Otello tickets are priced from $48 to $281.
Where is Otello playing in New York?
Otello is playing at the Metropolitan Opera House, 30 Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10023.
What is the age recommendation for Otello?
Otello is tBC. Children under 16 must be accompanied by and sat next to an adult.
How long is Otello?
The running time for Otello at Metropolitan Opera House is 2 hours and 55 minutes.
Is there an intermission during Otello?
Yes, there is a 15 minute intermission about halfway through Otello.
Can I buy tickets for Otello 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 Otello are generally non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
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