The Met: Live in HD returns to cinemas with spectacular performances and special behind-the-scenes access. | The Metropolitan Opera

Experience extraordinary performances and exclusive backstage access with The Met: Live in HD. The 2022–23 season features an exciting line up of company premieres, new stagings, and classic repertory favorites—live from the Met stage to cinemas worldwide. | The Metropolitan Opera

Did you already know about La Scala? • La Scala, one of the most iconic opera houses in the world, has a storied history that dates back to August 3, 1778, in Milan, Italy. Originally built on the site of the former Santa Maria della Scala church, it replaced the Teatro Regio Ducale, which had burned down. Over the centuries, La Scala has premiered some of the most famous operas, including Madame Butterfly, Aida, and Otello. • Did you know that back in the day, it took over 1,000 oil lamps to li