Aida at Metropolitan Opera: Angel Blue & Michael Mayer

Angel Blue sings Aida at the Met—Verdi's Egypt, Mayer's stage

You get a ticket to Michael Mayer's production of Aida at the Met, with Angel Blue in the title role and a rotating cast of soloists. The production features towering sets and animated projections that bring ancient Egypt to life, and all taxes and fees are included in your price. Seats are assigned by the theater and confirmed on your ticket before purchase.

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Aida without the logistics of finding seats yourself—the theater assigns the best available and confirms them on your ticket before you pay. It's built for anyone who knows they want in and doesn't want to navigate the box office or phone lines.

What’s included

• Your ticket includes entry to the performance, all taxes, fees and handling charges.
• Accessible seating options are available upon request.
• The Metropolitan Opera is located near public transportation and is fully wheelchair accessible.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Attend Aida opera at Metropolitan Opera

• Arrive at Metropolitan Opera House
• Watch Michael Mayer’s Aida production
• Enjoy Angel Blue or alternate soprano
• Experience performances by lead tenors
• See mezzo-sopranos as princess

The Experience

So yeah, Michael Mayer's production is the one everyone's been talking about—the Financial Times called it "ingenious," and once you're in that theater and the curtain goes up, you see why. Towering scenery, animated projections that actually make ancient Egypt feel like it's right there with you, and Angel Blue reprising her role as Aida. The whole thing is built around this intimate love story buried inside the grandest opera Verdi ever wrote, which sounds contradictory until you're sitting there watching it unfold.

The score itself is this sophisticated blend of Italian Romanticism—Verdi didn't try to make it historically accurate, he just created this unique musical palette that sounds like nowhere and everywhere at once. Aida at the Metropolitan Opera pulls you into the conflict between private emotion and public duty, the thing that's kept audiences coming back to this opera for over 150 years. Michael Fabiano and SeokJong Baek trade off as Aida's forbidden lover, with Judit Kutasi and Olesya Petrova as the princess caught in the middle. The choruses are massive, the ensembles are complex, and there's ballet woven through it all, but somehow the focus never leaves those three people and what they want versus what they're supposed to do.

Best available seats get assigned by the theater at the time of purchase, so you'll see exactly what you're getting before you commit. If you need accessible seating—transfer seating with a retractable arm or wheelchair space—just flag it in the special requirements field when you check out. Public transportation is right there nearby, and the whole venue is wheelchair accessible. All taxes and fees are already built in, so there's no surprise at the end.

Top questions

Who sings the lead role in this production of Aida?

Angel Blue reprises her celebrated portrayal of Aida, with Anna Pirozzi and Leah Hawkins alternating in the role.

What makes Michael Mayer's production different?

The Financial Times praised it as "ingenious" for its towering scenery and dazzling animated projections that bring ancient Egypt to life.

Are taxes and fees included in the ticket price?

Yes, all taxes, fees and handling charges are included.

Can I request accessible seating?

Yes. Specify transfer seating (retractable arm aisle seat) or wheelchair seating in the Special Requirements field at checkout.

How long is the opera?

Duration is not specified in the listing; check the Metropolitan Opera's website or contact them directly for performance length and intermission details.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the Metropolitan Opera is wheelchair accessible.

What is the story of Aida about?

Set in ancient Egypt, Aida centers on an intimate love story between the title character and a forbidden lover, exploring the conflict between private emotion and public duty.

Is there parking available?

Parking information is not included; however, public transportation options are available nearby.