The Opera House
Synopsis
In this documentary, award-winning filmmaker Susan Froemke explores the creation of the Metropolitan Opera’s storied home of the last five decades. Drawing on rarely seen archival footage, stills, and recent interviews, The Opera House looks at an important period of the Met’s history and delves into some of the untold stories of the artists, architects, and politicians who shaped the cultural life of New York City in the ’50s and ’60s. Among the notable figures in the film are famed soprano Leontyne Price, who opened the new Met in 1966 in Samuel Barber’s Antony and Cleopatra; Rudolf Bing, the Met’s imperious General Manager who engineered the move from the old house to the new one; Robert Moses, the unstoppable city planner who bulldozed an entire neighborhood to make room for Lincoln Center; and Wallace Harrison, whose quest for architectural glory was never fully realized.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Opera House | Trailer | NYFF55Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-09-11
Top Cast
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Leontyne Price
Self - Interviewee
Humphrey Burton
Self - BBC Arts Reporter
Justino Díaz
Self (archive footage)
Rudolf Bing
Self (archive footage)
Wallace Harrison
Self (archive footage)
Franco Zeffirelli
Self (archive footage)
Samuel Barber
Self (archive footage)
Robert Moses
Self (archive footage)
Hilary Ballon
Self (archive footage)
Rosalind Elias
Self (archive footage)
Kyna Leski
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Jerusalem Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$325K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Susan Froemke
- Original Score
- Engelbert Humperdinck, Modeste Moussorgsky, Aaron Copland, Richard Strauss, Richard Wagner, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gaetano Donizetti, Samuel Barber, Giuseppe Verdi, Charles Gounod, Giacomo Puccini, Vincenzo Bellini, Georges Bizet
- Original Title
- The Opera House
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Worldwide Gross
- $325K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Susan Froemke
Engelbert Humperdinck, Modeste Moussorgsky, Aaron Copland, Richard Strauss, Richard Wagner, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gaetano Donizetti, Samuel Barber, Giuseppe Verdi, Charles Gounod, Giacomo Puccini, Vincenzo Bellini, Georges Bizet
Peter R. Livingston Jr.
Mia Bongiovanni, Susan Froemke, Peter Gelb, Alexandra Eastman
Department Leadership Roster
Susan Froemke
Director
Susan Froemke
Producer
Peter R. Livingston Jr.
Editor
Peter Gelb
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Opera House
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What is The Opera House about?
In this documentary, award-winning filmmaker Susan Froemke explores the creation of the Metropolitan Opera’s storied home of the last five decades. Drawing on rarely seen archival footage, stills, and recent interviews, The Opera House looks at an important period of the Met’s history and delves into some of the untold stories of the artists, architects, and politicians who shaped the cultural life of New York City in the ’50s and ’60s. Among the notable figures in the film are famed soprano Leontyne Price, who opened the new Met in 1966 in Samuel Barber’s Antony and Cleopatra; Rudolf Bing, the Met’s imperious General Manager who engineered the move from the old house to the new one; Robert Moses, the unstoppable city planner who bulldozed an entire neighborhood to make room for Lincoln Center; and Wallace Harrison, whose quest for architectural glory was never fully realized.
Who directed The Opera House?
The Opera House was directed by Susan Froemke.
Who stars in The Opera House?
The principal cast of The Opera House includes Leontyne Price, Humphrey Burton, Justino Díaz, Rudolf Bing, Wallace Harrison.
When was The Opera House released and how long is it?
The Opera House was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
How much did The Opera House make at the box office?
The Opera House grossed $325K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Opera House?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Opera House was composed by Engelbert Humperdinck, Modeste Moussorgsky, Aaron Copland, Richard Strauss, Richard Wagner, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gaetano Donizetti, Samuel Barber, Giuseppe Verdi, Charles Gounod, Giacomo Puccini, Vincenzo Bellini, Georges Bizet.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Opera House?
The Opera House holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).