How else can one explain his mystifying concept of framing an engrossing opera of love, war and death in ancient Egypt with the explorations of a silent band of early 20th-century archaeologists?

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Michael Mayer is directing the Met’s first new production of Verdi’s classic in nearly four decades, aiming for something fresh yet enduring. By ...

Take your vitamins, folks. There’s something going around. The first indicator was the audience Tuesday night at the Metropolitan Opera, which welcomed the new year with the premiere of Michael ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Some of the company’s productions, like the recently opened “Aida,” require over a hundred additional actors. On opening night, I joined them. Credit...Actors from a variety of ...