The Rake's Progress Tickets

The Rake's Progress is a landmark opera by composer Igor Stravinsky with a libretto by W. H. Auden and Chester Kallman, based on William Hogarth's series A Rake's Progress. Premiered on September 11, 1951 at Teatro La Fenice in Venice, it is written in English and unfolds in three acts plus an epilogue. The work sits firmly in Stravinsky's neoclassical period, weaving 18th‑century stylistic borrowings with a crisp continuo and harpsichord‑inflected texture. Below you’ll find a concise biography, notable discography highlights, and an updated schedule of 2025 tour appearances across the United States. We’ll help you secure your seats with trusted information and clear next steps.

For the modern listener, The Rake's Progress remains a touchstone of 20th‑century opera, celebrated for its sharp wit, musical precision, and vivid storytelling. The most widely circulated recordings include a 1953 Met Opera set conducted by Stravinsky and subsequent editions from the 1960s through 2010s, each contributing to the work’s enduring legacy. Recent coverage, such as The Guardian's take on English Touring Opera's 2024 staging, notes both stylistic fidelity and narrative clarity. If you’re planning a visit to a 2025 performance, we’ve gathered the essential details to help you plan ahead and secure your seats with confidence. You’ve got a guy on the inside—consider us your bridge to great tickets.