Staged: The Museum Tour for People Who Love Theater Tickets

Staged: The Museum Tour for People Who Love Theater invites you to engage with the art of the Metropolitan Museum of Arts and learn about the fascinating stories behind these pieces and more. Uncover the secrets of theatre while exploring different cultures and time periods, and be inspired by the creativity and ingenuity of artists who have masterfully incorporated the theme of theater into their works.

Did you know the Metropolitan Museum of Arts displays a Greek terracotta relief known as the “Gela Krater,” which depicts a chorus of actors wearing masks and performing in a tragedy? Or that the Pierre-Auguste Renoir painting “Portrait of the Actress Jeanne Samary” captures the glamour and allure of the theatre in the late 19th century?

What to Watch For

• Take a journey through time as you explore the Met's collection of artwork inspired by the stories that later became Broadway musicals. Discover how artists from different cultures and eras have incorporated theatrical themes into their creations, bridging the gap between visual arts and the stage.
• The Met's collection includes a notable artwork called “The Dance Class” by Edgar Degas, which captures a behind-the-scenes glimpse of ballet dancers rehearsing. It showcases Degas's fascination with the performing arts.
• Another highlight is the “Théâtre de l'Opéra” series by Jean-Louis Forain, which portrays scenes from the Paris Opera House in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These artworks provide a peek into the world of opera and theatre during that period.
• The Met's collection also includes a series of lithographs by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, who captured the vibrant atmosphere of the Moulin Rouge and Parisian cabaret culture. These artworks depict performers, such as dancers and singers, in 19th-century Paris.