Met Opera: Lincoln in the Bardo

the end of this life and the beginning of the next, populated by those who resist all the powers of light and darkness and refuse to accept their fates. The action revolves around 11-year-old Willie, recently deceased son of Abraham Lincoln, whose grief-stricken visits to Willie's tomb prevent his son's spirit from moving on. Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts an ensemble cast led by baritone Peter Mattei as Lincoln, alongside a superlative group of singers as the kaleidoscopic residents of the bardo, who band together to help Willie escape being trapped there for eternity—including soprano Christine Goerke, mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe, and countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo. Director Lileana Blain-Cruz has created an otherworldly setting for this unique and uniquely American tale, which arrives at the Met in time for the nation's 250th birthday celebrations. How to Purchase Tickets Online ( MUST PRESENT YOUR NYU ID AND THE CREDIT CARD YOU WILL BE USING TO PURCHASE THESE TICKETS AT NYU BOX OFFICE IN ORDER TO CLAIM YOUR TICKETS. Check your purchase confirmation email for specific information regarding ticket pick-up. Box office hours are Monday-Saturday, 2pm-6pm. Closed on most university holidays and breaks. Summer hours vary. Check our website ( for more detailsDO NOT ATTEMPT TO PICK UP YOUR TICKETS AT THE VENUE. There are no refunds or exchanges on these tickets. THERE IS A LIMIT OF 4 TICKETS PER NYU ID for most events. For specific ticket limit information, check the information above. Multiple orders by the same person/ID/credit card will be cancelled and tickets will be resold.