Metropolitan Opera

A portrait photograph of composer Anthony Davis.

How Anthony Davis Put Malcolm X—and Black Power—Center Stage

Pulitzer-winning composer Anthony Davis on Malcolm X at the Met, challenging racism in opera, championing Black power in his work—and why artists must “step up” against bigotry.

Tim Teeman

Sister Helen Prejean sitting on a stage.

‘MY FAITH IS MY WORK’

Sister Helen Prejean: ‘I Came Alive on Death Row’

The world’s most famous living nun on fighting the death penalty for over 40 years, “Dead Man Walking,” faith, compassion for killers, regret, fame, Taylor Swift, opera—and Scotch.

Tim Teeman

PRIMA DRAMA

Russian Star Sues Met Opera for Booting Her Out Over Ukraine

Anna Netrebko is accusing the Met and its general manager of using her “as a scapegoat in their campaign to distance themselves from Russia and to support Ukraine.”

AJ McDougall

WELCOME TO WALLY’S

‘Primary Trust’: One of NYC’s Best Plays, Mai Tais Included

“The Good Place” star William Jackson Harper shines as a man confronting past trauma in Eboni Booth’s brilliant “Primary Trust.” Plus, Ivo van Hove’s “Don Giovanni” at the Met.

Tim Teeman

TIME GOES BY

‘The Hours’ Turns Again—From Book to Movie to All-Star Opera

The Met Opera and Philadelphia Orchestra’s adaptation of Michael Cunningham’s book and Stephen Daldry’s movie brings together Renée Fleming, Kelli O’Hara, and Joyce DiDonato.

Tim Teeman