About the Show

The return of Giuseppe Verdi's classic operatic tragedy about love and sacrifice.

La Traviata tells the tale of the doomed romance between the courtesan Violetta and the dashing Alfredo Germont. Amidst the backdrop of a hypocritical upper-class society, Alfredo and Violetta’s love courts the ire of Alfredo's family.

Three exceptional sopranos—Lisette Oropesa, Rosa Feola, and Ermonela Jaho—share the role, bringing depth and brilliance to one of opera’s most iconic heroines. Tony Award-winning director Michael Mayer’s evocative production blends poetic visuals with Verdi’s unforgettable score, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that captures the opera’s passion and beauty.

Critic Reviews (2)

For a previous production

"Mayer’s production has always looked a little more like Disney’s 'La Traviata' to me—the golden vines that wind about the stage and garish colors frame the story as we are jumping into a fairy tale. If it’s a fairy tale, however, it’s also a ghost story.."
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For a previous production

"There will be many opportunities to see 'La traviata' this season with three different casts and conductors. This performance set the benchmark high."
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Cast and creative team

The Metropolitan Opera House

Producer

Giuseppe Verdi

Composer

Francesco Maria Piave