Manon Lescaut - Metropolitan Opera
Synopsis
Kristine Opolais is the young woman whose conflicting desires for love and luxury lead to her tragic end, and Roberto Alagna plays the man who falls for her in Puccini’s early hit. Richard Eyre’s elegant production, which sets the action in 1940s occupied France, was one of the highlights of the Met’s 2015–16 season. Massimo Cavalletti as Manon’s brother and Brindley Sherratt as her aging admirer co-star, and Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi is on the podium.
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Kristine Opolais
Manon Lescaut
Roberto Alagna
Des Grieux
Massimo Cavalletti
Lescaut
Brindley Sherratt
Geronte de Ravoir
Zach Borichevsky
Edmondo
Philip Cokorinos
A Hotel Manager
Virginie Verrez
A Musician
Scott Scully
Dancing Master
Martin Harvey
Solo Dancer
Maria D'Amato
Madrigal Singer
Christina Thomson Anderson
Madrigal Singer
Stephanie Chigas
Madrigal Singer
Rosalie Sullivan
Madrigal Singer
Brandon Cedel
A Sergeant
Andrew Bidlack
A Street Sweeper
Richard Berstein
A Sea Captain
Fabio Luisi
Self - Conductor
Deborah Voigt
Self - Host
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 5, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Eyre, Gary Halvorson
- Screenplay & Story
- Luigi Illica, Abbé Prévost, Marco Praga, Domenico Oliva, Ruggero Leoncavallo, Giuseppe Giacosa
- Original Score
- Giacomo Puccini
- Original Title
- Manon Lescaut - Metropolitan Opera
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Production Studios
- The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Eyre, Gary Halvorson
Luigi Illica, Abbé Prévost, Marco Praga, Domenico Oliva, Ruggero Leoncavallo, Giuseppe Giacosa
Giacomo Puccini
Richard Eyre, Louisa Briccetti, Peter Gelb, Victoria Warivonchik
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Eyre
Producer
Giacomo Puccini
Original Music Composer
Richard Eyre
Director
Luigi Illica
Writer
Gary Halvorson
Director
Louisa Briccetti
Producer
Marco Praga
Writer
Richard Eyre
Production Design
Domenico Oliva
Writer
Victoria Warivonchik
Producer
Ruggero Leoncavallo
Writer
Giuseppe Giacosa
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Manon Lescaut - Metropolitan Opera
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What is Manon Lescaut - Metropolitan Opera about?
Kristine Opolais is the young woman whose conflicting desires for love and luxury lead to her tragic end, and Roberto Alagna plays the man who falls for her in Puccini’s early hit. Richard Eyre’s elegant production, which sets the action in 1940s occupied France, was one of the highlights of the Met’s 2015–16 season. Massimo Cavalletti as Manon’s brother and Brindley Sherratt as her aging admirer co-star, and Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi is on the podium.
Who directed Manon Lescaut - Metropolitan Opera?
Manon Lescaut - Metropolitan Opera was directed by Richard Eyre, Gary Halvorson.
Who stars in Manon Lescaut - Metropolitan Opera?
The principal cast of Manon Lescaut - Metropolitan Opera includes Kristine Opolais, Roberto Alagna, Massimo Cavalletti, Brindley Sherratt, Zach Borichevsky.
When was Manon Lescaut - Metropolitan Opera released and how long is it?
Manon Lescaut - Metropolitan Opera was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 2h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Manon Lescaut - Metropolitan Opera?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Manon Lescaut - Metropolitan Opera was composed by Giacomo Puccini.