Opera

El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego Tickets

A dazzling, magical-realist opera reunites Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera on Día de los Muertos, blending myth, memory, and music in Gabriela Lena Frank’s Met debut.

Inspired by the lives and art of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, this modern Spanish-language opera blends myth, memory, and visual storytelling for all opera lovers.

Composed by Gabriela Lena Frank with a libretto by Pulitzer Prize winner Nilo Cruz, and starring Isabel Leonard and Carlos Álvarez, this Met premiere features major operatic talent.

Expect painterly staging, physical theatre, and a bold score praised for its color and originality, making El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego opera a vivid new repertory addition.

Playing a limited run at the Metropolitan Opera House, this is a chance to see Frida and Diego’s story reimagined on the grand stage. Book El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego opera tickets!

The story

On Día de los Muertos, Frida Kahlo is summoned from the underworld and crosses back into the living world to reunite briefly with Diego Rivera. Their encounter opens old wounds and rekindles old passions as they revisit love, loss, and the art that defined them. Inspired by the Orpheus myth, the opera balances tenderness with tumult as Frida confronts her past and Diego faces the limits of memory. Their time together is fleeting, and the farewell they share carries the full weight of a life lived boldly.

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Show details

Categories: Opera, Drama, True Story, Critics' choice

Audience: Suitable for all ages

Theater name: Metropolitan Opera House

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Facilities: Bar, restrooms, cloakroom, elevators, lounge

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, accessible restrooms, assistive listening devices, accessible seating, ramps

Cast & crew

Leading roles: Isabel Leonard as Frida, Carlos Álvarez as Diego, Gabriella Reyes as Catrina, and Nils Wanderer as Leonardo

Conductors: Yannick Nézet-Séguin (May 14, 17, 26, 30; Jun 3, 5) and Steven Osgood (May 22)

Composer: Gabriela Lena Frank

Librettist: Nilo Cruz

Director & choreographer: Deborah Colker

Set designer: Jon Bausor

Costume designers: Jon Bausor, Wilberth Gonzalez

Lighting designer: Adam Silverman

Chorus director: Tilman Michael

Additional info

This show is suitable for all ages.

Age suitability recommendations are just suggestions. So, trust your judgment when booking tickets for any show, and enjoy!

Note: Please note that video cameras will be in operation during the May 26 and May 30 performances as part of the Met’s Live in HD series of cinema transmissions.

Security: To ensure your comfort and security, you might encounter a few security checks when you arrive at the venue.

Dress code: Smart casual or semi-formal attire is the way to go.

Outside food: While outside food isn't usually allowed, many theaters have cafes or restaurants nearby for you to check out before or after the show

Frequently asked questions about El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego

Q: How much do El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego opera tickets cost?

A: Prices may change based on your choice of seats and show dates.

Q: Where is El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego playing in New York?

A: The opera is playing at the Metropolitan Opera House.

Q: How long does the performance run?

A: The show lasts for about 2 hours and 25 minutes, including one intermission.

Q: What’s the story about?

A: The opera follows Diego Rivera’s longing to reunite with Frida Kahlo on Día de los Muertos, exploring love, memory, and the power of art.

Q: Is the show suitable for children?

A: There’s no strict age limit, and it is suitable for all ages, though it explores mature themes.

Q: What language is the opera performed in?

A: It is sung in Spanish, with Met Titles available in English, Spanish, and German.

Q: Is the opera based on true events?

A: The characters are real historical figures, but the plot is a magical-realist fiction inspired by myth and their legacy.

Q: Is this a world premiere?

A: This is the opera’s Metropolitan Opera premiere, marking Gabriela Lena Frank’s Met debut.

Q: Is the opera suitable for first-time opera-goers?

A: Yes. Its emotional clarity, visual storytelling, and contemporary musical language make it accessible to newcomers.

Q: How does this opera compare to the Orpheus myth?

A: It reverses the myth; here, Frida returns temporarily to the living world, shifting the emotional focus to reunion instead of pursuit.

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You will receive your e-tickets via email within 3 hours from the time of the booking. You can access your tickets by clicking on the link available on the email.

If you book tickets more than 14 days in advance, you will receive the tickets 14 days prior to the show date.

The ticket can be presented digitally along with a valid photo ID at the entrance on the day of your visit.

Please note most of the theatres do not allow entry post the show start time and we recommend you reach the venue 10-15 minutes early.