The Metropolitan Opera: Roméo et Juliette (2017)
Diana Damrau and Vittorio Grigolo are opera’s classic lovers in Gounod’s lush Shakespeare adaptation. Director Bartlett Sher’s “brilliant and inspired new production … is a revelation” (Huffington Post), and has already won acclaim for its vivid 18th-century milieu and stunning costumes during runs at Salzburg and La Scala. Emmanuel Villaume conducts the sumptuous score.
Director: Bartlett Sher, Gary Halvorson
Genre: Music, Drama
Runtime: 210 min
Release Date: January 21, 2017
Cast
- Diana Damrau - Juliette
- Vittorio Grigolo - Romeo
- Elliot Madore - Mercutio
- Mikhail Petrenko - Frère Laurent
- Oren Gradus - The Duke of Verona
- Diana Montague - Gertrude
- Jeongcheol Cha - Grégorio
- Virginie Verrez - Stéphano
- Tony Stevenson - Benvolio
- Ailyn Pérez - Self - Host
Screenplay
Music: Charles Gounod
Language: English, Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art
Keywords
opera, the metropolitan opera
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Metropolitan Opera: Roméo et Juliette about?
- Diana Damrau and Vittorio Grigolo are opera’s classic lovers in Gounod’s lush Shakespeare adaptation. Director Bartlett Sher’s “brilliant and inspired new production … is a revelation” (Huffington Post), and has already won acclaim for its vivid 18th-century milieu and stunning costumes during runs at Salzburg and La Scala. Emmanuel Villaume conducts the sumptuous score.
- Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Roméo et Juliette?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Roméo et Juliette was directed by Bartlett Sher, Gary Halvorson.
- Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Roméo et Juliette?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Roméo et Juliette stars Diana Damrau, Vittorio Grigolo, Elliot Madore, Mikhail Petrenko, Oren Gradus, Diana Montague.
- How long is The Metropolitan Opera: Roméo et Juliette?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Roméo et Juliette has a runtime of 3h 30m (210 minutes).
- What genre is The Metropolitan Opera: Roméo et Juliette?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Roméo et Juliette is a Music, Drama film.
- What are the themes of The Metropolitan Opera: Roméo et Juliette?
- The themes of The Metropolitan Opera: Roméo et Juliette include: Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art.