We’re turning back time all the way to 1961, when Cecil Beaton’s legendary costume designs for Puccini’s Turandot first graced the Met stage. Enjoy this close-up look at the magnificent details of Turandot’s costume, first worn by soprano Birgit Nilsson. Turandot returns to the Met on February 28, 2024. Buy tickets and explore the 2023–24 season: bit.ly/3Nvtjbx #MetOpera #Archives #Fashion #FashionHistory #CostumeDesign #meetopera | The Metropolitan Opera

Puccini's Turandot is on stage through April 5. Tickets from $25. bit.ly/2sIQjfz | The Metropolitan Opera

Opening tonight! Don’t miss Franco Zeffirelli’s breathtaking production of Puccini’s Turandot, featuring the return of Christine Goerke, Soprano to a signature role as the title princess, and Yusif Eyvazov Tenor as the mysterious suitor who seeks to win her heart. On stage tonight, October 12: bit.ly/39v6yB2 | The Metropolitan Opera

Beginning this Sunday, September 4, the Great Performances l PBS at the Met series features an encore presentation of Puccini’s Turandot hosted by Nadine Sierra. Soprano Liudmyla Monastyrska stars in the title role of the legendary cold-hearted princess. Tenor Yonghoon Lee plays Calàf, the bold prince determined to win her love, alongside soprano Ermonela Jaho as the devoted servant Liù and bass Ferruccio Furlanetto as the blind king Timur. Marco Armiliato conducts Puccini’s stirring score. Chec

Before tomorrow’s Live in HD broadcast of Puccini’s Turandot, the Met’s Wig and Makeup team has been hard at work making sure everything is in tip top shape, including the severed head of the Prince of Persia. When they realized the previous prop needed some repairs, they created an entirely new silicone head in less than 48 hours! Get a close up of this new head in action tomorrow, May 7, at 1PM ET, when Franco Zeffirelli’s spectacular staging is transmitted live in cinemas around the globe. Le