Patron Program
Benefits at a Glance
Personalized Ticket Service
Assistance with ticket orders via designated Patron telephone lines.
Live in HD Advance Notification
Receive advance series notification of the Met's popular HD movie transmissions.
This offer is limited to select theaters located in the United States and Canada (Supporting level and above).
Live in HD and Radio Guide
Go behind-the-scenes and enhance your viewing enjoyment with an HD Program Guide. The Guide includes synopses and cast information, as well as features and photos on all HD performance transmissions scheduled for the season (Supporting level and above).
Dress Rehearsal Passes
Be among the first to experience each season's repertory, by attending dress rehearsals.
MetTalks
Patrons are invited to meet production team, artists and artistic staff to discuss upcoming new productions, including The Ring.
Lindemann Young Artists Development Program Recitals
Hear the voices of tomorrow's opera stars as these artists perform in an annual recital series.
Patron Lounge and Belmont Room
Located on the Dress Circle level, the Patron Lounge is open pre-performance and during intermissions. Patrons may also enjoy the Belmont Room, located on the Grand Tier level.
Patron Coat Check
This complimentary coat check facility is located in the ChevronTexaco Gallery on the orchestra level.
Invitation to National Patron Weekend
Patrons living outside a 100-mile radius of New York City are invited to attend this annual weekend of operas and activities.
Metropolitan Opera Gold Card
Your invitation to enjoy special rates and discounts at fine restaurants, hotels, shops, car rentals and more -- nationwide.
Opera News
In-depth coverage of the Met broadcast season, including stories of the operas, cast profiles and colorful production photos. Find out what leading music critics have to say about performances across the country and around the world. Read profiles on opera legends and learn about rising young stars. Discover the newest and best opera CDs and books. The Opera News website can be accessed using your Patron ID, and provides access to articles from each issue, a searchable back-issue archive, a members' discussion area, a database of performance schedules, a guide to the Met's broadcast and telecast season, cast lists and production photos.
Merchandise Discount
Members receive a 10% discount on Met merchandise. Limited double discount days of 20% will be announced throughout the season.
Backstage tour of the Metropolitan Opera House
Step behind the scenes and see the Met as never before. From the stage and the auditorium to the dressing rooms and backstage shops, you'll see what makes the Met the world's premier opera house.
A Conversation with James Levine
An annual pre-season event for Patrons.
Working Rehearsals
Follow the progress of your favorite operas through these rehearsals, with costumes, lighting, and full orchestra.
Recognition in Performance Programs and Season Book
Listing of your name in our Playbill and annual Metropolitan Opera Season Book.
Season Preview with the General Manager
An opportunity to learn first-hand about the Met's artistic and financial status. Join the Met's General Manager and Assistant Manager (Technical) for this annual event.
Young Artist Concert and Reception
Invitation to the fall concert by members of the Lindemann Young Artist Development Program, followed by a reception with the artists.
Margaret Juntwait on the Met's Broadcast Tradition*
Attend a conversation with Margaret Juntwait, host of the Metropolitan Opera's Saturday Matinee Radio Broadcasts. This series is now in its 81st season, making it the longest continuously running program in American radio history.
Master Class
An opportunity to observe teachers and coaches working with young singers to perfect all elements of their performances.
Creating The Enchanted Island: A New Baroque Pastiche*
You are invited to attend a conversation with Paul Cremo, the Met's dramaturg, about an extraordinary new World Premiere, The Enchanted Island.
Special Effects for the Met Stage *
A unique presentation of "Special Effects for the Met Stage" with the Met's master electrician, Paul Donahue.
National Council Semi-Finals*
Join us for the National Council Semi-Finals competition on Sunday, March 11. You will be among a select group of Met Patrons invited to attend these closed auditions where judges select the singers who will advance to the Grand Finals competition the following Sunday. Past winners include Stephanie Blythe, Reneé Fleming, Susan Graham, Thomas Hampson, and Deborah Voigt.
* Special presentations change each year.