New York City Opera

Metropolitan Opera Company, Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center (www.metopera.org), In the opera world, things don't get any bigger than The Met. Literally. The stage is the size of a football field, the company is the largest classical music organization in America, and the season includes around 220 performances annually. Although a ticket could cost you up to $400, there are a lot of ways to enjoy this world-renowned opera on the cheap. Orchestra seats $90-$330, balcony $25-115, family circle $25-50. student rush M-Th $25, F-Su $35, available 10am on the day of the performance pending availability. Orchestra standing room $20, family circle standing room M-F $15. Varis rush tickets $20, Open Sept-May M–Sa 10am–8pm, Su noon–6pm. Takes credit cards. Wheelchair access.
Dicapo Opera Company, 184 E. 76th St. (www.dicapo.com), From classics such as Rigoletto and Madame Butterfly to an unconventional jazz series, the Dicapo Opera Company showcases performances at slightly lower prices than The Met. Tickets $20-50. Shows usually Th 7:30pm, F-Sa 8pm, Su 4pm. Takes credit cards. Wheelchair access.
New York City Opera, New York State Theater at Lincoln Center (www.nycopera.com.), An opera company known for being slightly edgier than its Metropolitan next-door neighbor. The New York City Opera has hosted world premiers of works of avant-garde composers such as Arnold Schoenberg and Philip Glass, and was also the first opera company to use supertitles! Call Box office open M-Sa 10am-7:30pm, Su 11:30am-7:30pm. Takes credit cards. Wheelchair access.