cheap met opera tickets?
Oct 18th, 2009, 06:25 AM
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cheap met opera tickets?
Last time I went to the Met opera, I notice people in line to purchase tickets at the door on the day of the performance, are these dicounted tickets? Anyone know how much the tickets are discounted on the day of the performance? Are there other ways of buying discounted tickets?
Oct 18th, 2009, 07:59 AM
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More than likely people were picking up tickets that had been ordered in advance or buying for future performances. It's been a long time since I did it, but I think standing room tickets are sold the same day. Don't know the price. Having spent a fortune to sit in the Grand Tier yesterday.... I'd be first in line if I ever heard of discounts -
Oct 18th, 2009, 09:52 AM
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Don't think discounts are an option. Most seats are sold for the season or for specific sets of performances. People standing in line are either picking up tickets or looking to buy standing room.
Oct 18th, 2009, 12:14 PM
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Standing room tickets are sold at 10am the day of.
http://www.metoperafamily.org/metope....aspx#discount
There are also rush tickets which are sold 2 hours prior to performance. 200 tickets (orchestra) for $20 each. Mon thru Thurs only.
http://www.metoperafamily.org/metopera/varis/
http://www.metoperafamily.org/metope....aspx#discount
There are also rush tickets which are sold 2 hours prior to performance. 200 tickets (orchestra) for $20 each. Mon thru Thurs only.
http://www.metoperafamily.org/metopera/varis/
Oct 19th, 2009, 04:27 AM
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The opera is hurting big time this year. http://www.broadwaybox.com/shows/the...c_tickets.aspx
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Oct 19th, 2009, 08:42 AM
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Through October 23, the Met is offering BOGO (buy one, get one free) to the following performances of Le Damnation de Faust: October 23, 26, 30, November 5, 9, 14 matinee, 17. The offer is available to Subscribers, Patrons and Members. Here's the offer: http://tinyurl.com/ygqpzcm
We're Met subscribers; I'd be happy to offer a hand. If you're interested, e-mail me privately: [email protected]
We're Met subscribers; I'd be happy to offer a hand. If you're interested, e-mail me privately: [email protected]
Oct 21st, 2009, 10:24 AM
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I'll be in NY early Nov. and checked the Metropolitan Opera site for ticket info. Considering the fact that most of the tix cost in the $100s, it doesn't surprise me in the least that the Met isn't doing that well. The best seat in the house would just about pay for airfare to Europe. Crazy!
Oct 21st, 2009, 12:01 PM
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I'm not sure if I agree with you, Rebecka. I've been to the Met many, many times, and never paid $100 or more for a ticket. Sure, you can spend as much as you want, but there are plenty of seats in Balcony and Family Circle for much less than $100 for weekday performances. Weekend productions are more expensive.
For weekday performances, FC starts at $20 and Balcony starts at $65. Even Premium Balcony is $85 only.
Considering the # of people involved in an opera production (just musicians and singers/chorus alone are at least 150+ people; not counting backstage workers), and considering the Met is the best opera company in the US, I think the prices the Met charge are very reasonable. Just think how much a Broadway show or a pop music star concert costs.
For weekday performances, FC starts at $20 and Balcony starts at $65. Even Premium Balcony is $85 only.
Considering the # of people involved in an opera production (just musicians and singers/chorus alone are at least 150+ people; not counting backstage workers), and considering the Met is the best opera company in the US, I think the prices the Met charge are very reasonable. Just think how much a Broadway show or a pop music star concert costs.
Oct 21st, 2009, 12:59 PM
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yk, I realize that the Met's costs are enormous, but I based my comment on seeing ticket prices listed as $160 and up for all but the two cheapest seats back in the balcony section. Best seats in the house were $520 for a performance! I was trying to find the link again, but no luck. You'll just have to take my word for it that I'm not making it up. Maybe that information was just incorrect?
Guess I'll have to invest in a good pair of opera glasses! Thinking of seeing Damnation of Faust as I see that Aida has sold out.
Guess I'll have to invest in a good pair of opera glasses! Thinking of seeing Damnation of Faust as I see that Aida has sold out.
Oct 21st, 2009, 01:11 PM
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I don't know which performance you looked at, but the top ticket price for the Met's operas is $375. Are those prices you listed for 2 tickets?
Sure, good seats in Orchestra and Grand Tier sections go for $200+ each. If you're visiting NYC and have some spare time, you can go for the Varis Rush tickets I posted earlier. $20 for orchestra seats; M-Th only.
http://www.metoperafamily.org/metopera/varis/
Sure, good seats in Orchestra and Grand Tier sections go for $200+ each. If you're visiting NYC and have some spare time, you can go for the Varis Rush tickets I posted earlier. $20 for orchestra seats; M-Th only.
http://www.metoperafamily.org/metopera/varis/
Oct 21st, 2009, 02:11 PM
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Out of curiosity, I looked up top price tickets for Lion King on Broadway. They are $130; and cheapest tickets for Lion King are $68.50. At least for the Met, you have cheaper choices than $68.50.
And just for kicks, I looked up Miley Cyrus's show in Boston in Nov. Tickets are $80+ for that! Give me Aida any day.
And just for kicks, I looked up Miley Cyrus's show in Boston in Nov. Tickets are $80+ for that! Give me Aida any day.
Oct 22nd, 2009, 09:52 AM
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Not to be contrary, yk, but I knew that I had seen Met prices much higher than $375 somewhere and here the Saturday prices are even worse (Yes, prices are per ticket):
http://buyandsavetickets.com/Results...866&event=Aida
Wonder just what they mean by "buy and save" here???
A Friday night performance of Aida lists tickets anywhere from $38 to $480 so I guess it pays to shop around.
http://buyandsavetickets.com/Results...866&event=Aida
Wonder just what they mean by "buy and save" here???
A Friday night performance of Aida lists tickets anywhere from $38 to $480 so I guess it pays to shop around.
Oct 22nd, 2009, 10:29 AM
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Did you see those prices from Met's own website, or a 3rd party ticket re-seller like the one you linked?
Met's own website for Oct 24th Aida:
http://www.metoperafamily.org/metope...px?perf=10433#
Top price tickets are at Center Parterre Premium for $375 each. It's sold out. However, there are still seats for Orchestra Premium ($295) and Orchestra Prime ($220).
That 3rd party website is selling seats in the same Orchestra section for >2x the ticket face value.
FWIW, I would NEVER buy Met opera tickets from a third party site, unless it's a completely sold-out performance and I'm willing to pay 2-3x face value for a ticket.
Met's own website for Oct 24th Aida:
http://www.metoperafamily.org/metope...px?perf=10433#
Top price tickets are at Center Parterre Premium for $375 each. It's sold out. However, there are still seats for Orchestra Premium ($295) and Orchestra Prime ($220).
That 3rd party website is selling seats in the same Orchestra section for >2x the ticket face value.
FWIW, I would NEVER buy Met opera tickets from a third party site, unless it's a completely sold-out performance and I'm willing to pay 2-3x face value for a ticket.
Oct 22nd, 2009, 11:00 AM
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Yes, I have seen the prices on the Met site more than once, yk, and have no intention of buying from a broker. (Not even sure who would.) Just wanted to show that I wasn't making the figures up, okay?
Oct 22nd, 2009, 11:15 AM
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The only performances at the Met that I've seen tickets higher than $375, are the Gala performances, such as the Tosca opening night Gala, as well as upcoming:
Carmen New Year's eve Gala (top ticket $550)
http://www.metoperafamily.org/metope...spx?perf=10387
and
Tales of Hoffman New Production Gala (top ticket $550)
http://www.metoperafamily.org/metope...spx?perf=10636
Carmen New Year's eve Gala (top ticket $550)
http://www.metoperafamily.org/metope...spx?perf=10387
and
Tales of Hoffman New Production Gala (top ticket $550)
http://www.metoperafamily.org/metope...spx?perf=10636
Aug 9th, 2013, 06:22 PM
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We will be in NYC for a few day this September and I wanted to see Eugene Onegin - it is my favorite opera. Unfortunately the only performance that will be shown during our visit is the opening night gala. Is it possible to buy tickets for the performance only on such events? Do we still have to confirm to black tie requirements if we attempts performance only?
