The Met made history in December 2006 when it presented its first transmission to movie theaters worldwide—the abridged English language version of Mozart’s The Magic Flute. Julie Taymor, Tony Award-winning director of Broadway’s The Lion King, gives the beloved fairy tale a whimsical setting with dazzling puppetry and costumes. Running under two hours, this title is perfect for audiences of all ages. The dynamic ensemble cast includes some of opera’s favorite stars, including tenor Matthew Polenzani as the noble prince Tamino and baritone Nathan Gunn as his comic sidekick, the zany bird catcher Papageno. Mozart’s score features a number of opera’s most popular tunes, including the showstopping aria for the Queen of the Night.

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