The Metropolitan Opera: Romeo et Juliette (2024)
Two singers at the height of their powers—radiant soprano Nadine Sierra and tenor sensation Benjamin Bernheim—come together as the star-crossed lovers in Gounod’s sumptuous Shakespeare adaptation, with Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin on the podium to conduct one of the repertoire’s most romantic scores. Bartlett Sher’s elegant staging also features baritone Will Liverman and tenor Frederick Ballentine as the archrivals Mercutio and Tybalt, mezzo-soprano Samantha Hankey as the mischievous pageboy Stéphano, and bass-baritone Alfred Walker as Frère Laurent.
Cast
- Nadine Sierra - Juliette
- Benjamin Bernheim - Roméo
- Samantha Hankey - Stéphano
- Will Liverman - Mercutio
- Alfred Walker - Frère Laurent
- Eve Gigliotti - Gertrude
- Frederick Ballentine - Tybalt
- Yannick Nézet-Séguin - Conductor
Themes
Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Forbidden Love Between Feuding Clans, Childhood Sweethearts and First Loves, Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices
Keywords
opera, forbidden love, tragedy, fake death, young love, verona italy, the metropolitan opera, romeo & juliet
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Metropolitan Opera: Romeo et Juliette about?
- Two singers at the height of their powers—radiant soprano Nadine Sierra and tenor sensation Benjamin Bernheim—come together as the star-crossed lovers in Gounod’s sumptuous Shakespeare adaptation, with Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin on the podium to conduct one of the repertoire’s most romantic scores. Bartlett Sher’s elegant staging also features baritone Will Liverman and tenor Frederick Ballentine as the archrivals Mercutio and Tybalt, mezzo-soprano Samantha Hankey as the mischievous pageboy Stéphano, and bass-baritone Alfred Walker as Frère Laurent.
- Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Romeo et Juliette?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Romeo et Juliette was directed by Bartlett Sher.
- Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Romeo et Juliette?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Romeo et Juliette stars Nadine Sierra, Benjamin Bernheim, Samantha Hankey, Will Liverman, Alfred Walker, Eve Gigliotti.
- How long is The Metropolitan Opera: Romeo et Juliette?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Romeo et Juliette has a runtime of 3h 30m (210 minutes).
- What genre is The Metropolitan Opera: Romeo et Juliette?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Romeo et Juliette is a Music, Romance, Drama film.
- Where was The Metropolitan Opera: Romeo et Juliette produced?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Romeo et Juliette was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Metropolitan Opera: Romeo et Juliette?
- The themes of The Metropolitan Opera: Romeo et Juliette include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Forbidden Love Between Feuding Clans, Childhood Sweethearts and First Loves, Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices.