Otello

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Book Otello tickets for the Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center, where Verdi's towering Shakespeare tragedy returns in two runs: six performances from 11 to 30 January 2027 and six more from 11 April to 1 May 2027. Two of today's leading dramatic tenors take the title role, Michael Fabiano in January and Brian Jagde in the spring, in Bartlett Sher's production, with the full Met Orchestra and Chorus under Daniele Rustioni and Michele Mariotti. From its opening storm to its final kiss, many consider it the greatest Italian opera ever written. Otello: the story Otello, a celebrated general, returns in triumph to Cyprus through a violent storm. His ensign Iago, consumed by envy, sets out to destroy him. With lies, half-truths and a stolen handkerchief, Iago convinces Otello that his devoted wife Desdemona is unfaithful with the young captain Cassio. Jealousy takes hold, and the tragedy moves inexorably to its end. Arrigo Boito adapted Shakespeare's play, and Verdi's opera premiered at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan in 1887, when the composer was 73. Otello cast and production at the Met In January 2027, Michael Fabiano sings Otello, Adriana González makes her Met debut as Desdemona and Amartuvshin Enkhbat is Iago, with Jennifer Johnson Cano as Emilia and Yongzhao Yu as Cassio, conducted by Daniele Rustioni. From April to May, Brian Jagde is Otello, Ailyn Pérez is Desdemona and Artur Ruciński is Iago, with Deborah Nansteel and Piotr Buszewski, conducted by Michele Mariotti. Vitalij Kowaljow sings Lodovico throughout. Bartlett Sher's production moves the action from the late 15th century to the time the opera was written, with sets by Es Devlin, costumes by Catherine Zuber, lighting by Donald Holder and projections by Luke Halls. Otello dates, running time and language Performances are on 11, 16, 20, 23, 26 and 30 January and 11, 17, 20, 24 and 27 April and 1 May 2027. There are matinees on 16 and 30 January (1pm), 11 April (3pm) and 24 April (1pm). The 20 and 24 April performances are filmed for the Met's Live in HD cinema series. The Met estimates 2 hours 55 minutes, with Acts I and II (68 minutes), one 34-minute intermission and Acts III and IV (73 minutes). Otello is sung in Italian, with Met Titles in English, German, Spanish or Italian. The Met suggests it for ages 10 and up; it contains representations of domestic abuse and homicide and uses strobe effects. Best seats and booking Otello tickets Choose your run first, as the two casts are completely different, then pick a level. Orchestra seats are closest to the drama between Otello and Iago, and Grand Tier and Dress Circle centre seats give the best view of Devlin's sets and projections. Balcony and Family Circle are the best value. Our Met Opera seating guide covers every section. Otello tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled once booked. Plan your Otello night at the Met Otello plays the Metropolitan Opera House at 30 Lincoln Center Plaza, beside the 66 St-Lincoln Center subway station. At under three hours, it is one of the more compact evenings of the season; see our Met Opera running times guide. Read our Otello at the Met guide. In January also book La Fanciulla del West tickets, and in spring Aida tickets, or browse all Metropolitan Opera tickets.

Highlights

• Verdi's Shakespeare masterpiece, from the opening storm to the final kiss
• Michael Fabiano (January) and Brian Jagde (April to May) as Otello
• Adriana González's Met debut as Desdemona, with Ailyn Pérez in the spring
• Bartlett Sher's production with sets by Es Devlin
• Two runs: 11 to 30 January and 11 April to 1 May 2027

Before you go

Venue Metropolitan Opera House, 30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023 Dates 11 to 30 January 2027, and 11 April to 1 May 2027 Language Sung in Italian. Met Titles seat-back screens show translations in English, German, Spanish or Italian Estimated running time 2 hours 55 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 10+. Contains representations of domestic abuse and homicide; uses strobe 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.