The Metropolitan Opera: The Hours
Synopsis
Renée Fleming makes her highly anticipated return to the Met in the world-premiere production of Pulitzer Prize–winning composer Kevin Puts’s The Hours, adapted from Michael Cunningham’s acclaimed novel. Inspired by Virginia Woolf’s Mrs. Dalloway and made a household name by the Oscar-winning 2002 film version starring Meryl Streep, Julianne Moore, and Nicole Kidman, the powerful story follows three women from different eras who each grapple with their inner demons and their roles in society. The exciting premiere radiates with star power, with Kelli O’Hara and Joyce DiDonato joining Fleming as the opera’s trio of heroines. Phelim McDermott directs this compelling drama, with Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin on the podium to conduct Puts’s poignant and powerful score.
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Renée Fleming
Clarissa Vaughn
Kelli O'Hara
Laura Brown
Joyce DiDonato
Virginia Woolf
Christine Baranski
Host
Kathleen Kim
Barbara/Mrs. Latch
Denyce Graves
Sally
John Holiday
Man Under Arch/Hotel Clerk
Sean Panikkar
Leonard Woolf
William Burden
Kyle Ketelsen
Richard
Brandon Cedel
Dan Brown
Sylvia D'Eramo
Kitty/Vanessa
Kai Edgar
Bug
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 10, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Halvorson
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Cunningham, Gregory Pierce
- Original Score
- Kevin Puts
- Original Title
- The Metropolitan Opera: The Hours
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 51m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Halvorson
Michael Cunningham, Gregory Pierce
Kevin Puts
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Halvorson
Director
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What is The Metropolitan Opera: The Hours about?
Renée Fleming makes her highly anticipated return to the Met in the world-premiere production of Pulitzer Prize–winning composer Kevin Puts’s The Hours, adapted from Michael Cunningham’s acclaimed novel. Inspired by Virginia Woolf’s Mrs. Dalloway and made a household name by the Oscar-winning 2002 film version starring Meryl Streep, Julianne Moore, and Nicole Kidman, the powerful story follows three women from different eras who each grapple with their inner demons and their roles in society. The exciting premiere radiates with star power, with Kelli O’Hara and Joyce DiDonato joining Fleming as the opera’s trio of heroines. Phelim McDermott directs this compelling drama, with Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin on the podium to conduct Puts’s poignant and powerful score.
Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: The Hours?
The Metropolitan Opera: The Hours was directed by Gary Halvorson.
Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: The Hours?
The principal cast of The Metropolitan Opera: The Hours includes Renée Fleming, Kelli O'Hara, Joyce DiDonato, Christine Baranski, Kathleen Kim.
When was The Metropolitan Opera: The Hours released and how long is it?
The Metropolitan Opera: The Hours was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 2h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for The Metropolitan Opera: The Hours?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Metropolitan Opera: The Hours was composed by Kevin Puts.
Is The Metropolitan Opera: The Hours based on a book or true story?
The Metropolitan Opera: The Hours is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michael Cunningham".