Tosca Tickets
Experience the intrigue and romance of Puccini’s devastating political thriller, as the opera returns to New York this season.
Tosca in NYC
David McVicar’s acclaimed staging of Tosca returns to New York this season, in a thrilling display of intrigue, romance and murder. Puccini’s intense opera about a volatile singer who sacrifices everything for love showcases his talents at their most exhilarating. Book tickets to see it at the Metropolitan Opera House, in Upper Manhattan, and be reminded why Tosca is one of the most popular operas ever staged.
What Is the Opera Tosca About?
Beautiful diva Floria Tosca is a stunning singer with a complicated love life. She has hopelessly fallen for artist Cavaradossi but is pursued by corrupt police chief Scarpia. When Scarpia arrests Cavaradossi for helping political prisoners escape, he uses it as leverage to blackmail Tosca: reveal the location of the harboured prisoners or let her true love die. With nowhere to turn and desperation setting in, Tosca takes deadly, devastating action.
Taking place over 24 hours, Puccini’s opera is an intense and nerve-wracking experience filled with heightened drama, emotions and tragedy. Featuring beautiful motifs and some of the most resonant music in the operatic canon, including “Vissi d’arte” and “E lucevan le stelle”, Tosca has thrilled audiences for over a hundred years, and is one of the most-performed operas in the world.
The History of Tosca
Tosca was born after Puccini watched a production of French playwright Victorien Sardou’s La Tosca in 1889, and premiered in Rome in 1900 to initially mixed reviews. The reviews didn’t stop audiences from loving the opera, however, and its story of intrigue and sacrifice has kept theatergoers coming back for more in opera houses across the world for decades. McVicar’s production first debuted at the Met Opera in 2018 and since become part of the venue's staple rep.
Met Opera Tosca Creative Team
Tosca is composed by Giacomo Puccini (1858–1924) with a libretto by Giuseppe Giacosa (1847–1906) and Luigi Illica (1857–1919), who also all collaborated together on La Bohème and Madama Butterfly.
Tosca at the Met is directed and staged by David McVicar. McVicar is a Scottish opera and theatre director. In 2012 he was knighted for his services to opera. Credits include Don Giovanni, L'incoronazione di Poppea, Macbeth and Le nozze di Figaro.
Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin (Der fliegende Holländer, Rusalka) and Principal Guest Conductor Daniele Rustioni (Médée, Madama Butterfly) share conducting duties.
Tickets for Tosca at the Met Opera
Puccini’s story and rich music have captured theatregoers’ imaginations for decades, as the fates of Tosca and her lover hurtle towards a heart-stopping final act. Book your Tosca tickets today to see it staged at the world-famous Met Opera.
This production is sung in Italian with Met Titles in English, German, Spanish and Italian.
Show Times
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| Friday | - | 7.30pm |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much are Tosca tickets?
Tosca tickets are priced from $58 to $331.
Where is Tosca playing in New York?
Tosca is playing at the Metropolitan Opera House, 30 Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10023.
How long is Tosca?
The running time for Tosca at Metropolitan Opera House is 3 hours and 5 minutes.
Is there an intermission during Tosca?
Yes, there are two 15 minute intermissions during Tosca.
Can I buy tickets for Tosca 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 Tosca are generally non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
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This final cast for Tosca is absolutely legendary. What an honor to be at Bryn Terfel’s first performance back at the Met in over a decade. Bryan Jagde has a wonderful and mature voice, especially given his age. Sondra Radvanovsky is a legend for a r Read more