The Met Live In HD: The Hours Tickets

The Hours is a 2022 opera by Kevin Puts with a libretto by Greg Pierce, adapted from Michael Cunningham's acclaimed novel and the related film. The Met presented the world premiere in New York on November 22, 2022, with an HD cinema transmission following on December 10, 2022. A 2024 revival brought eight Met performances from May 5–31, led by renowned sopranos Renée Fleming, Kelli O’Hara, and Joyce DiDonato, under the baton of Kensho Watanabe. In 2024, a live recording titled The Hours (Live) was released by Warner Classics, featuring Fleming, DiDonato, O’Hara, and the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin. While the Met’s 2025 Live in HD Summer Encores schedule did not include The Hours, fans can still experience this emotionally intimate, interwoven narrative on stage and through select HD re-airings.

As your friendly, no-nuss source for tickets, we’ve got you covered for upcoming performances and screenings. Below you’ll find a concise biography of the performers most associated with The Hours, highlights from their discographies, and the latest tour and screening information so you can secure your seats with ease.

Biography and significance
The Hours synthesizes interwoven stories of three women—Clarissa Vaughan, Laura Brown, and Virginia Woolf—across decades and continents. Kevin Puts’s musical language blends accessible lyricism with modern dramatic intensity, making this opera a standout in contemporary repertoire. The Met introduced the work to a broad audience, leveraging star performances from Renée Fleming, Kelli O’Hara, and Joyce DiDonato to convey the emotional depth and resilience of its protagonists.

Discography highlights
Key recordings related to The Hours include the 2024 live recording, The Hours (Live), released by Warner Classics, featuring Fleming, DiDonato, O’Hara, and the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin. These performances capture the stellar vocal personalities and nuanced ensemble playing that define the piece on both stage and screen.

Upcoming tour and screenings
Look for future Met Live in HD screenings and cinema transmissions featuring performances from Fleming, O’Hara, and DiDonato. Availability varies by venue, and new dates can emerge with re-airings or special festival engagements. If you’re planning a visit to New York or touring cities with Met Live in HD programs, secure your seats early to ensure you don’t miss these acclaimed performances.

Performance notes
The October–May cycle often centers around major Met Opera seasons, with select dates aligned to festival calendars and international screenings. For the most up-to-date information, check our listings and the performers’ official channels for social updates and announced appearances.