Turandot NYC Reviews and Tickets

See it if you want to see a traditional, elaborate production of a timeless opera and enjoy the sound of a full orchestra and magnificent voices.

Don't see it if Even if you are not an opera lover, see this beautiful production. It might change your mind about opera .

See it if you want to see a spectacle and are slightly interest in opera. I'm not a huge opera fan but this is very accessible.

Don't see it if dated stories bother you, or you just cannot stand the opera ... otherwise it's a must see.

See it if You want to discover or experience the spectacle of an opera. The staging and singing are amazing and the Met Opera delivers on both.

Don't see it if You are turned off or triggered by Orientalism.

See it if you’re interested in the classic, ornate Zeffirelli production of Turandot — the sort that comes to mind when opera is mentioned.

Don't see it if you want a novel take on Turandot (particularly regarding its dated Orientalism). Read more

See it if Beautiful sets and costumes bringing this sparkling tale to live.

Don't see it if Cultural appropriation common in works in this period. Unrealistic fantasy about exotic cultures.

See it if You want great conducting and singing and one of the few productions that still has the great Zefferelli sets.

Don't see it if You don't like opera.

See it if you want drama and romance and really good singing and staging

Don't see it if you hate opera

See it if you: appreciate a classic, love intricate costumes and sets, appreciate opera in general, want something different to usual theatre/musicals

Don't see it if without looking into met opera's appendage on issues with the original production - remember when it was composed! run time is long ish too