1966 - 2016
50TH ANNIVERSARY
The New Met
When
the Met opened its doors at Lincoln Center on September 16, 1966, the New York Times declared the event a “crescendo of
splendor.” Read the original Times article and explore our special anniversary
section celebrating five decades of Met history.
The New Met
On
September 16, 1966, the Metropolitan Opera House opened in its new home in
Lincoln Center with the world premiere of Samuel Barber’s Antony and
Cleopatra. The next day, the front page of the New York Timesproclaimed the opening “a crescendo of splendor,” and a new
era of theatrical possibility was born. This season, the Met celebrates 50
years in its Lincoln Center home with a season-long series of events,
culminating in a special all-star gala performance on May 7, 2017. And on the
web, we’ll be paying regular tribute to the house’s many architectural and
artistic milestones of the past five decades. Check back often for new
anniversary-related content, including a forthcoming interactive timeline.
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