The Magic Flute | Met Opera Special
February 26, 2026
New Special Presentation!
We are thrilled to add the stunning production of Mozart’s masterpiece The Magic Flute to our schedule. Perfect for both opera lovers and newcomers, this version is abridged to a swift 116 minutes and performed entirely in English.
Experience the whimsy of Papageno, the soaring arias of the Queen of the Night, and the mystical journey of Prince Tamino in a format that keeps the magic high and the runtime breezy.
*Note: Tickets to this production are not included in the Met Opera 2025-2026 Season Pass.
Friday, April 10 at 6:30 pm
Mozart’s The Magic Flute
The Metropolitan Opera’s production of The Magic Flute is a world-renowned masterpiece that reimagines opera as a cinematic, high-energy spectacle.
- Directed by Julie Taymor (The Lion King), the stage comes alive with giant kites, dancing puppets, and shimmering costumes that feel more like a Broadway fantasy than a 200-year-old opera.
- This specific version is sung in English and trimmed down to a brisk 116 minutes, making it the ultimate “entry point” for those who think opera is too long or intimidating. It features the “Queen of the Night” aria—one of the most famous pieces of music in history—known for its gravity-defying high notes that sound almost superhuman.
- At its heart, it’s a whimsical fairy tale about a prince, a bird-catcher, and a magical instrument on a journey to save a princess.