Question about Standing Room at the Met Opera
Question about Standing Room at the Met Opera
#1Question about Standing Room at the Met Opera
Posted: 1/13/10 at 2:56pm
I know this question has probably been asked many times but I am asking again. For those of you who have done standing room for the Met what is the ticket buying process usually like? Should I plan on getting there early to make sure I get tickets? I am looking at a Friday show.
Thanks.
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#2Question about Standing Room at the Met Opera
Posted: 1/13/10 at 3:18pm
You can also get them over the phone and online.
ETA- How early you need to arrive is really dependent on whatever is on that night.
Updated On: 1/13/10 at 03:18 PM
#2Question about Standing Room at the Met Opera
Posted: 1/13/10 at 3:20pmfrogs_fan- I have to do that on the same day of the performance though, right?
David walked into the valley
With a stone clutched in his hand
He was only a boy
But he knew someone must take a stand
There will always be a valley
Always mountains one must scale
There will always be perilous waters
Which someone must sail
-Into the Fire
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#3Question about Standing Room at the Met Opera
Posted: 1/13/10 at 3:25pm
From the Met website:
Standing Room Tickets go on sale at 10 am on the day of the performance. Tickets are subject to availability and limited to two per person. Please note that applicable ticket facility and service fees will apply. For more information please call 212-362-6000.
$20 Orchestra Standing Room Tickets
Monday – Saturday evenings: May be purchased at the box office, by phone and online
Saturday Matinees: May be purchased at the box office or by phone
$15 Family Circle Standing Room Tickets
Monday – Friday: May be purchased when Family Circle seating is sold out, at the box office, by phone and online
Saturday Matinees: May be purchased at the box office or by phone
Saturday Evenings: May be purchased at the box office, by phone and online
Standing Room Gala Events tickets are available in the Orchestra for $35 per ticket and in the Family Circle for $25 per ticket.
You save yourself a bunch in fees if you go to the box office.
#4Question about Standing Room at the Met Opera
Posted: 1/13/10 at 3:27pm
Yeah, I saw that but for some reason I guess I didn't believe it. Thanks.
One more question. How is it? How is the view? If there a translation screen near the standing spot?
David walked into the valley
With a stone clutched in his hand
He was only a boy
But he knew someone must take a stand
There will always be a valley
Always mountains one must scale
There will always be perilous waters
Which someone must sail
-Into the Fire
Scarlet Pimpernel
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#5Question about Standing Room at the Met Opera
Posted: 1/13/10 at 3:43pm
There is a Met Titles screen in front of every SRO spot. This goes for the orchestra as well as the Family Circle.
When it comes to standing, I would prefer the Family Circle, yes, you're higher up. However, when your doing SRO in the orchestra there is a very big overhang in your way that gives you a pretty obstructed view.
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#6Question about Standing Room at the Met Opera
Posted: 1/13/10 at 3:50pmAlso, the sound is much better up there than in the back of the orchestra. Just bring binoculars.
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#7Question about Standing Room at the Met Opera
Posted: 1/13/10 at 5:40pmAs the two previous posters said it's a tradeoff between view and sound quality. The sound in the back of the orchestra is somewhat muted by the parterre overhang and you might miss the top part of the set. On the FC the sound is much better but if you're watching a show like Turandot that has a really deep set you're going to miss the back half of it because the steep angle.
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