Met books rare one‑night
Broadway stars Norm Lewis and Santino Fontana will join the Metropolitan Opera for a one‑night‑only performance of Lamb of God — a rare crossover casting move for the house. (abc7ny.com) The Met’s concurrent Tristan und Isolde production is drawing strong debate and critical scrutiny for its staging choices. (nytimes.com)
The Metropolitan Opera lists Rob Gardner as the conductor for the New York City premiere of Lamb of God at the Met Opera House on March 30, 2026, with a 7:30 p.m. start time. (metopera.org)) The advertised solo lineup beyond previously reported names includes Tony winner Jessie Mueller, Joy Woods, Brandon Victor Dixon, Alex Joseph Grayson, Anna Zavelson, Thom Sesma, Zachary Noah Piser and Katherine Alexis Thomas, supported by a full symphony orchestra. (lambofgodmusical.com)) Organizers say the presentation will feature the combined BYU Singers and BYU Concert Choir—a 135‑voice choral force—and the composer conducting his dramatic concert work. (lambofgodmusical.com)) Promoters identify the staging as a concert presentation presented in partnership with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints and scheduled in the Met’s special‑events slate during Easter week. (newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org)) The Met’s Tristan und Isolde opened March 9 and stars Lise Davidsen as Isolde and Michael Spyres as Tristan under director Yuval Sharon, with the run scheduled through April 4. (playbill.com)) Critical discussion of the Met’s Tristan has centered on Yuval Sharon’s staging decisions—reviewers praised the soloists and orchestra while flagging conceptual elements such as a “split reality,” rebirth motifs and a childbirth scene that have provoked debate in print and online. (operawire.com))
