Patron Program
Benefits at a Glance
Personalized Ticket Service
Assistance with ticket orders via designated Patron telephone lines.
Live in HD Advance Ticketing
Purchase your tickets for the Met's popular HD movie transmissions before they go on sale to the general public.
This offer is limited to select theaters located in the United States and Canada (Supporting level and above).
Live in HD and Radio Guide
Go behind-the-scenes and enhance your viewing enjoyment with an HD Program Guide. The Guide includes synopses and cast information, as well as features and photos on all HD performance transmissions scheduled for the season (Supporting level and above).
Dress Rehearsal Passes
Be among the first to experience each season's repertory, by attending dress rehearsals.
Panel Discussions
Patrons are invited to meet production team, artists and artistic staff to discuss upcoming new productions and The Ring.
Lindemann Young Artists Development Program Recitals
Hear the voices of tomorrow's opera stars as these artists perform in a spring recital series.
Patron Newsletter
An informative newsletter published exclusively for Met Patrons.
Patron Lounge and Belmont Room
Located on the Dress Circle level, the Patron Lounge is open pre-performance and during intermissions. Patrons may also enjoy the Belmont Room, located on the Grand Tier level.
Patron Coat Check
This complimentary coat check facility is located in the ChevronTexaco Gallery on the orchestra level.
Invitation to National Patron Weekend
Patrons living outside a 100-mile radius of New York City are invited to attend this annual weekend of operas and activities.
Metropolitan Opera Gold Card
Your invitation to enjoy special rates and discounts at fine restaurants, hotels, shops, car rentals and more -- nationwide.
Opera News
In-depth coverage of the Met broadcast season, including stories of the operas, cast profiles and colorful production photos. Find out what leading music critics have to say about performances across the country and around the world. Read profiles on opera legends and learn about rising young stars. Discover the newest and best opera CDs and books. The Opera News website can be accessed using your Patron ID, and provides access to articles from each issue, a searchable back-issue archive, a members' discussion area, a database of performance schedules, a guide to the Met's broadcast and telecast season, cast lists and production photos.
Merchandise Discount
Members receive a 10% discount on Met merchandise.
Backstage tour of the Metropolitan Opera House
Step behind the scenes and see the Met as never before. From the stage and the auditorium to the dressing rooms and backstage shops, you'll see what makes the Met the world's premier opera house.
A Conversation with James Levine
An annual pre-season event for Patrons.
Working Rehearsals
Follow the progress of your favorite operas through these rehearsals, with costumes, lighting, and full orchestra.
Recognition in Performance Programs and Season Book
Listing of your name in our Playbill and annual Metropolitan Opera Season Book.
Season Preview with the General Manager
An opportunity to learn first-hand about the Met's artistic and financial status. Join the Met's General Manager and Assistant Manager (Technical) for this annual event.
Young Artist Concert and Reception
Invitation to the fall concert by members of the Lindemann Young Artist Development Program, followed by a reception with the artists.
What is a Countertenor? *
The talented Anthony Roth Costanzo, a 2009 National Council Grand Finals winner, will enlighten and inform us about this often misunderstood voice type.
Master Class
An opportunity to observe teachers and coaches working with young singers to perfect all elements of their performances.
Meet Members of the Met Orchestra *
Hear from talented musicians who comprise one of opera's finest orchestra.
The Critic *
Learn more about how critics review operas.
The Met Chorus *
Chorus master Donald Palumbo will lead a panel of Met Chorus members in a discussion about the preparation that goes into each Met season.
* Special presentations change each year.