A beloved holiday tradition continues as Mozart’s delightful fairy tale returns in the Met’s abridged, English-language version for families, perfect for younger audiences, with no intermission and a running time of less than two hours. Lothar Koenigs conducts a dynamic cast of standout Mozarteans in Julie Taymor’s magical production, an enduring Met classic with its eye-popping puppetry and stunning visuals.
World Premiere: Freihaus-Theater auf der Wieden, Vienna, 1791. A sublime fairy tale that moves freely between earthy comedy and noble mysticism, The Magic Flute (Die Zauberflöte in the original German) was written for a theater located just outside Vienna with the clear intention of appealing to audiences from all walks of life. The story is told in a singspiel (“song-play”) format characterized by separate musical numbers connected by dialogue and stage activity, an excellent structure for navigating the diverse moods, ranging from solemn to lighthearted, of the story and score.
Show Finder
The Magic Flute
First Preview: Dec 3, 2019
Opening Date: Dec 15, 2019
Closing Date: Jan 4, 2020
Running Time: 01:45
Playing @
Metropolitan Opera House
Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10023
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 10
Audience Advisory: On Saturday, December 28, all ticket holders for the 1 PM matinee of The Magic Flute are invited to a free pre-performance open house beginning at 11 AM. Met artists and craftspeople lead a variety of hands-on activities and demonstrations for the whole family.
Performance Schedule
HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
VISIT - https://www.metopera.org/season/2019-20-season/the-magic-flute/
Written By
- J. D. McClatchy - English adaptation
Music
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Director
- Julie Taymor
- Lothar Koenigs - conductor
Choreography
- Mark Dendy
TDF Tickets Offers:
TDF Member tickets:
Not currently available for this show
Listed at 
Never
Full-price tickets:
$30.00 - $220.00
Video
Accessibility
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Box Office
located in the North end of the Front Lobby
Monday through Saturday: 10:00am-8:00 pm
Sundays: 12:00pm-6:00 pm -
Curb Ramps
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Elevator/Escalator
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Entrance
The wheelchair access entrance is on the Concourse level (Founders Hall) -
Folding Armrests
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Assisted Listening System
Wireless headsets which work with the Sennheiser Infrared Listening System to amplify sound are available at the coat check station on the South Concourse Level before performances. To secure a headset, you must present a credit card or driver’s license. These headsets are provided as a free service for our audience members and no ticket refunds will be made for any malfunctions of this service. -
Parking
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Passenger Loading Zone
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Restroom
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Seating
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Telephone
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Visual Assistance
Large print programs and Braille synopses of many operas are available free of charge. Please contact and usher for assistance.
A limited number of Family Circle score desk seats with no view of the stage are available for $15 for opening nights for new productions, $20 for opening nights for Met premieres and $10 for all other opera performances. For information, please contact the Metropolitan Opera Guild Education Department at 212-769-7028 -
Water Fountain
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Wheelchair Info
To make advance arrangements for wheelchair location tickets, please call 212-362-6000.
For information and to arrange wheelchair assistance, please call 212-799-3100, extension 2204.
