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The Metropolitan Opera House, often referred to simply as the Met, is an iconic arts venue located in Lincoln Center in the bustling city of New York. Known world-wide, the Met is home ground for the Metropolitan Opera Association, which delivers opera performances that flock an international attendance. Since its inception in 1966, the Met has staged more than four thousand performances and stands as one of the most technologically advanced theatre venues in the world. Discriminated into tiers, the main hall flaunts seats for approximately 3,800 attendees with room for about 195 standing. A strikingly beautiful crystal chandelier sprawls over the custom gold-leaf ceiling. The Met cultivates a blend of traditional and contemporary, hosting grand classical operas as well as new productions. **How to get to the Metropolitan Opera House**: Being in the heart of New York, it is easily accessible via various modes of transport. The nearest subway stations are at 66th Street - Lincoln Center and 72nd Street on the 1, 2, and 3 lines. Alternatively, buses M5, M7, M10, M11, M66 and M104 also have stops nearby. If you’re driving, there are numerous parking garages in close proximity to Lincoln Center. Please note, traffic may be busy around performance times, so ensure you manage time efficiently and plan your journey accordingly.

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The Metropolitan Opera company was founded in 1883, and its first opera house was located at 39th Street and Broadway. The current venue opened at Lincoln Center in September 1996.

Wallace K. Harrison designed The Metropolitan Opera, which is the world's largest repertory opera house. Aside from Metropolitan Opera performances, the venue hosts the American Ballet Theatre during the summer, various touring opera and ballet companies, and concerts.

Artists ranging from Renée Fleming to Paul McCartney to Barbra Streisand have performed on the Metropolitan Opera House stage. By 2017, the venue had hosted more than 11,000 performances.

## How to get to The Metropolitan Opera

The Metropolitan Opera House is located within the Lincoln Center performing arts plaza. The nearest subway stop is 66th St. - Lincoln Center on the 1 line. The closest bus stop is W 66th St./Columbus Av. on the M66 line.

## What to wear to The Metropolitan Opera

The Metropolitan Opera does not have a strict dress code, but the company recommends professional yet comfortable clothing. Dressing up is historically the norm, especially at gala performances or opening-night premieres. Cocktail attire or formalwear are commonplace, though more casual attire is also permitted. Matinee performances tend to be slightly less formal, with business casual as the norm.

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Located at Lincoln Center, Metropolitan Opera House was founded in 1883, boasting over 11,000 performances by artists like Renée Fleming and Paul McCartney. It hosts numerous shows including the American Ballet Theatre.

The Metropolitan Opera House is an iconic opera venue in New York's Lincoln Center, known for grand classical and contemporary productions.

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