Of course, this is something you try at least once in your life. The experience is magical,…read moretranscendent, opulent yet approachable. I saw Tristan and Isolde this past weekend. Can't wait to go again. Lunch at the Grand tier restaurant was also next level. Must have the Ora salmon.

Being a native new Yorker I don't come to the Opera alot. It is a beautiful space when you walk…read moreinto where the staircase is and the beautiful chandelier. Getting inside through security and ticket was a bit of a mess but it was fine. What really annoyed me was the fact that the bartender did not tell me that I had to buy a different cup for my drink to bring inside. Yes I did see a sign on top of the bar but wasn't sure what it said maybe this is the sign that explained about the cups and I just missed it. Well anyways, I got just a cup of regular seltzer water. I got the check it was like 9 something. I know it's the Met opera and nyc but come on! I pay this for great tasting coffee. So he gave me the cup and than I asked for a lid and the bartender was rude about it he told me there were no lids and I asked if I could bring into the main theater he said no that i'd have to buy another cup. So I did.. A little over 5.00 for this cup which is pretty absurd if you ask me. Also, they don't have many food/snack options it is not like a regular broadway theater at all. I did see like sandwiches and chocolate bars. Which I am sure are also outrageously priced. The theater itself is beautiful and there are many levels to it. At every seat there is a subtitle little screen since some operas performed here are not in english. This is a good idea. I did not go see the bathroom so I can't talk about that. And as I was leaving I said thank you to one of the workers here and have a good night and he just looked at me and said nothing. For the price of tickets we pay the service just did not deliver.

Last performance for us. This is bitter sweet since there will be no more performances EVER after…read morethey close the curtains on this top tier musical. Cheers!

The Phantom of the Opera is one of my favorites, fabulous performance!…read moreHighly advise everyone!

What an iconic building in NYC. Came here for Ragtime and I was not disappointed by this beautiful…read morestructure. The theater for Ragtime was intimate and it seemed that every seat was a good seat. It was round theater and the stage was circular so you got great views all around. The actors went to each area of the stage so you got to see plenty. The lobby was beautiful. Their gift store was very pretty as well. It's just a beautiful building to be in and so iconic.

I came here recently for a concert for the 4th of July weekend to take in some culture that makes…read moreNew York what it is. It was an enjoyable and affordable show. I would definitely come back for more shows at the venue. The architecture of Lincoln Center is iconic and beautiful. The acoustics of the space were great. The staff there were firefly friendly and attentive.

I rented a small room with a Yamaha studio upright piano on two occasions in early January 2025 to…read moreprovide some training for one of my students. The instrument was tuned properly, and the action was found to be in responsive, properly-maintained and regulated condition. Recommended location for practice, teaching, etc.

I've been used this venue for a long time, but I am very disappointed from recent experience. The…read moreofficial rental price is reasonable but they started to add additional charges for every single thing for ridiculous reason. Also they change policies without notice for their members. It was originally able to book it from two months before for members. Now they are saying 6 months before without any notice for existing members. On top of that they are accepting even earlier booking if they can get extra money. Now they are just busy adding additional prices. This is place is not reliable anymore.

I love opera. I love opera even more at $30 a ticket, often for orchestra seats! Last year I bought…read moretheir Big Deal Membership (targeting the Young Professional)... Available to those age 21-35 -- which has been changed to 39 this year! A great choice!! For $75 you join the Mezzo Membership and then you can get up to 2 tickets per performance at $30 each. Tickets are released 2 weeks prior for the Big Deal and they seat you in Best Available, which I found to most often be Orchestra (regularly $110 ticket!) Even if you only go once (2 tickets) and sit in the orchestra, you make your money back. What a great way to get to see opera! The new York State Theater at Lincoln Center is a beautiful venue. I always feel like I'm in the middle of a big diamond ring. Their repertory is quite diverse, showing a number of new operas and testing out interesting productions that other opera houses wouldn't take time to test. Check it out!

Im the Duke of NYCO haha! Oh the shame! We wend to see Rigoretto. But seriously, amazing…read moreexperience. Lincoln Center is a huge place. Every seat has a little moderator which translate whatever the hell they are singing. I figured this out only after the 2nd act, so had no idea what the first act as about. The highlight of the night was there was a topless stripper in one act. Seriously, im not kidding!

A delightful small opera company with its own pit. orchestra performed surprisingly an excellent…read moreproduction of La Boheme this weekend. (April 28-29). They are performing it again next weekend May 5-6. The production included period costumes, the orchestra, and minimal suitable. stage settings. Amore Opera. was revived after covid-19 by the New York council on the Arts. The performance is at the West Park Cultural Center formally a Presbyterian Church. The price is well worth the $37.00. I am looking forward to their next Production.

I visited the Majestic Theatre in May 2026 and saw the musical 'Beaches'. The Majestic is truly…read moremajestic with its ornate boxes, velvet curtains and stunning ceiling. It opened in 1927 and was recently renovated in 2024. The Phantom of the Opera ran at the Majestic for 35 years, the longest running Broadway show at the time. Ushers were helpful, directing patrons to their seats. I was in row G I could see the stage clearly and the acoustics were good

I recently visited Majestic Theatre to see the broadway show Beaches. Overall it was a great…read moreexperience. The production itself didn't rely on major stage changes. But they made smart use of the space. The theater is well laid out for the audience. Restrooms are located downstairs in the basement. Multiple floors had refreshments and snacks available for purchase. Merchandise was also sold throughout the different floors too. One of the features that I appreciated was that the orchestra section had stadium style seating. So, you're not stuck staring at the back of someone's head. Overall, the theater offers a comfortable and well organized environment for broadway shows.

We went to see Romeo and Juliet. I was laughing from the moment we walked into the theatre…read more Slapstick comedy - have an open mind! Great time and good service during the show for getting drinks. Plenty of restaurants nearby to eat before or after...

This was a fun show I purchased my tickets on Groupon. When I checked my credit card they charged…read moretheir own tip of $3.00 on one drink when I closed out my tab. Kinda shady.

We went to see Othello on the opening night! It is a classical ballet choreography with some more…read morecontemporary overtones. I loved the dramatic moves, but wish Desdemona was more assertive & expressive of her love. The staging was stylized & frill-free but I appreciated the sharp contrast of dark background & bright sun color costumes. As always, the venue is so inviting!

(Attended 06/18/2024 TU @ 7:30pm): One of America's premiere ballet companies headquartered in New…read moreYork but truly called the world home! I had the great pleasure to see a performance by the internationally-known American Ballet Theatre (ABT) as they opened their 2024 summer season at The Metropolitan Opera House. In years past, ABT came through Los Angeles but now went directly to Costa Mesa's Segerstrom Center For The Arts. With a storied history dating back to 1939, ABT has collaborated with the world's foremost choreographers, integrating tradition with modernity. The Company has showcased masterpieces created for their dancers by luminaries like George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins, Anthony Tudor, Agnes de Mille, Kenneth MacMillan, and Twyla Tharp, alongside pioneering works by contemporary visionaries such as Alexei Ratmansky, Christopher Wheeldon, and Wayne McGregor. In 2006, an act of Congress recognized them as America's National Ballet Company. Though located in New York City, ABT annually toured the United States - performing for 300,000 people annually - and is the only major cultural institution to do so. The Company has made more than 30 international tours to 45 countries. Now that you've had a brief history lesson, how was the evening's experience!? PURCHASE Tickets/Seats ($205.00 x2): For reference, ticket prices ranged from $50.00 - $250.00. Located in the Parterre Rear Level Section 21 Seats 7 & 8, these were in the 2nd level above the orchestra, the 2nd of three rows within the section, provided excellent sight lines that were just off stage right, and comfortable individual seats. Honestly, there weren't any bad areas in the house. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=M9NZEudqTDXq7bIoKrQSiQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Ticket Service Fee ($2.50 x2): This was unimaginably low and greatly appreciated! THE PERFORMANCE This was the opening night of both American Ballet Theatre's (ABT) 2024 Summer Season and the performance of "Onegin", a three-acts two intermissions ballet with an estimated run time of 2 hour 20 minutes. The story's about "a young country girl, Tatiana, who is introduced to a worldly aristocrat by her sister's fiancé. Onegin instantly becomes Tatiana's heart's desire, though, in his eyes, she remains naive and uninteresting. Thus begins the tale that leads to a tragic duel, a royal marriage, and personal redemption. Based on the verse-novel Eugene Onegin by Alexander Pushkin, John Cranko's majestic and astounding ballet allows the strength and agency of our romantic heroine to shine through." This evening's performance featured Principal dancers Christine Shevchenko (Tatiana) and Cory Stearns (Onegin), and conductor Charles Barker. Everything was beautiful and captivating. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=mFz8jR9GUutvhsLGHpCYcQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw SERVICE None to speak of as it pertained directly to ABT. As for The Met, the online ticket purchase was seamless, the check-in line inside the venue went swiftly, there was no line when we bought our champagne, and security was chill. One cool thing to point out was a unique system of real-time translation called "Met Titles", which appeared on individual scenes mounted on the back of each row of seats for those members of the audience who wish to utilize them, but with minimum distraction for those those who do not; titles are provided to all performances in English, Spanish, and German, and are also provided in Italian or Italian-language operas. Everything was easy-peasy! PARKING (Varied; N/A this instance): We took a Lyft there ($49.00) and a bus back ($2.50 x2). Otherwise, located underneath Lincoln Center was the public 24-hours self-parking Lincoln Center "park and lock" Plaza Parking Garage, with varied rates ($28.00 - $63.00). Buses and subways were also cheaper and efficient options. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE In this case, The Met's capacity was 3,800 patrons with chandeliers throughout. There were several bar locations to get your drink on with short lines, special areas for members only and such, and the requisite souvenir shop. Plenty of natural lighting shone through the large tall glass windows and doors into the lobby, while the aforementioned eclectic ceiling chandeliers lit up the rest. I didn't notice any monitors nor any background music. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=BJ1FyjTluTgTWgcn9UElJA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw ATTIRE In general, it was a business affair with a suit, tie, and dress shoes. However, I jealously observed many men casually dressed in my favorable t-shirt, shorts, and flip-flops - dammit! OVERALL I loved that I was able to see American Ballet Theatre perform in their own backyard - a quasi travel bucket list item. I found complete value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $415.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tips). And, they accepted my credit card of choice...AMEX! 5.0 STARS

I was spontaneous and decided to book this experience without really knowing what to expect. I was…read morevery satisfied with the talented performers. The lighting and costumes were so well done. It was a nice night out. I also decided to do tarot card reading. Definitely recommended.

I've now seen several productions by Company XIV, most recently Petite Rouge, as well as Queen of…read moreHearts and Cocktail Magique, and every experience has been wonderful. Each production has its own unique style and atmosphere, yet all are filled with incredible talent, artistry, and attention to detail that continually brings me back for the next show. The performances are mesmerizing, and the ambiance at the venue where I saw Queen of Hearts and Petite Rouge is stunning and immersive from the moment you walk in. Highly recommend experiencing Company XIV at least once - though chances are you'll want to return again. As both a designer and photographer, I also wanted to include a few photographs I took that capture some of the visual beauty of the performances and venue.