The New Met: Countdown to Curtain
“Inside the frenzy of preparing for opening night at the new Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center.”
Synopsis
Backstage with Franco Zeffirelli and Rudolph Bing as multiple mechanical difficulties snag rehearsals. Marc Chagall stops by only to see that his giant murals were not hung the way he intended in the lobby. Leontyne Price is engaging as she prepares for her commanding starring role in Barber’s “Antony and Cleopatra.”
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Drew
- Original Title
- The New Met: Countdown to Curtain
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- Drew Associates
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Drew
Robert Drew
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Drew
Director
Robert Drew
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What is The New Met: Countdown to Curtain about?
Backstage with Franco Zeffirelli and Rudolph Bing as multiple mechanical difficulties snag rehearsals. Marc Chagall stops by only to see that his giant murals were not hung the way he intended in the lobby. Leontyne Price is engaging as she prepares for her commanding starring role in Barber’s “Antony and Cleopatra.”
Who directed The New Met: Countdown to Curtain?
The New Met: Countdown to Curtain was directed by Robert Drew.
Who stars in The New Met: Countdown to Curtain?
The principal cast of The New Met: Countdown to Curtain includes Leontyne Price, Franco Zeffirelli, Marc Chagall, Rudolf Bing, Samuel Barber.
When was The New Met: Countdown to Curtain released and how long is it?
The New Met: Countdown to Curtain was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 53m.