Medea

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Book Medea tickets for the final performances of Cherubini's rarely staged Greek tragedy at the Metropolitan Opera, on 13, 19 and 21 November 2026. Sonya Yoncheva sings the sorceress Medea on 13 and 19 November, with Chiara Isotton on 21 November, opposite Michael Spyres as her faithless husband Giasone, in David McVicar's production. Carlo Rizzi conducts. It is one of the most intense dramatic roles in all opera, and a rare chance to see it at Lincoln Center. Medea: the story In the Greek city of Corinth, Giasone (Jason, leader of the Argonauts) is about to marry Glauce, daughter of King Creonte. He has abandoned Medea, the foreign sorceress who helped him win the Golden Fleece and the mother of his two sons. When Medea arrives to reclaim him and is banished, betrayal turns to revenge, and she commits the most terrible act a mother can. Cherubini's opera premiered at the Théâtre Feydeau in Paris in 1797 with a French libretto by François-Benoît Hoffman; the Met performs it in Carlo Zangarini's Italian version. Rarely heard for much of the 19th century, the opera was made famous again by Maria Callas in the 1950s, and the title role remains one of the toughest tests for any dramatic soprano. Medea cast and production at the Met Sonya Yoncheva sings Medea on 13 and 19 November and Chiara Isotton on 21 November. Michael Spyres is Giasone, Elena Villalón is Glauce, Victoria Karkacheva is Neris and Alexandros Stavrakakis is Creonte. Carlo Rizzi conducts. David McVicar directs and designs the sets, with costumes by Doey Lüthi and lighting by Paule Constable, in a co-production with the Greek National Opera, Canadian Opera Company and Lyric Opera of Chicago. Medea dates, running time and language The remaining performances are on Friday 13 November at 7:30pm, Thursday 19 November at 8pm and Saturday 21 November 2026 at 8pm. The Met estimates 2 hours 50 minutes, with Acts I and II (105 minutes), one 30-minute intermission and Act III (35 minutes). Medea is sung in Italian, with Met Titles in English, German or Spanish. The Met suggests it for ages 13 and up: it contains representations of infanticide, and the production uses lightning and fog effects. Best seats and booking Medea tickets With only three dates left, book now. Orchestra seats bring you closest to the title role's ferocious acting, while Grand Tier and Dress Circle centre seats show McVicar's staging as a whole. Balcony and Family Circle are the best value. Our Metropolitan Opera House seating guide compares the levels. Medea tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled once booked, so check your date before you pay. Plan your Medea night at the Met Medea plays the Metropolitan Opera House at 30 Lincoln Center Plaza, next to the 66 St-Lincoln Center subway station. Arrive 30 to 45 minutes early, as the first part runs 105 minutes and latecomers wait for the intermission. Read our Medea at the Met guide. Also in November: Tosca tickets and Jenůfa tickets, or browse all Metropolitan Opera tickets.

Highlights

• Final performances on 13, 19 and 21 November 2026
• Sonya Yoncheva and Chiara Isotton share the title role
• Michael Spyres as Giasone, Carlo Rizzi conducting
• David McVicar's production of Cherubini's rarely staged tragedy
• About 2 hours 50 minutes with one intermission

Before you go

Venue Metropolitan Opera House, 30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023 Dates Final performances 13, 19 and 21 November 2026 Language Sung in Italian. Met Titles seat-back screens show translations in English, German or Spanish Estimated running time 2 hours 50 minutes, with one intermission Arrival The house opens 45 minutes before curtain. Latecomers are seated only at an intermission Casting Met productions play in repertory and casting can change Age guidance Suggested for ages 13+. Contains representations of infanticide; uses lightning and fog effects Getting there 66 St-Lincoln Center station (1 train) is next to Lincoln Center Plaza

Cancellation terms

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.