Hamlet at the Met

The musical adaptation of Hamlet makes its first appearance at the Metropolitan Opera since 1897. Composer Ambroise Thomas’s opera version of Hamlet will be at the Met for six performances starring Simon Keenlyside and Marlis Petersen, who was thrust into the role of Ophelie when Natalie Dessay had to withdraw from the role only days before the opening due to illness. Ms. Petersen flew in from Germany, where she was wrapping up an engagement in Medea at the Vienna Opera House. With only three days rest, Ms. Petersen, the ultimate professional studied for her new role in Hamlet while packing to fly to New York. While rehearsing on stage with full orchestra, the Costume Designers and Makeup Artists were deciding on the appropriate costumes, wigs and makeup for their new lead in an Opera that had already completed its final dress rehearsal. The first live performance will be the first time that even the Producers, Patrice Caurier and Moshe Leiser will see the full Production in costume because of the late arrival of their new lead, Marlis Petersen.

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Mehron Makeup wishes the Metropolitan Opera's Production of Hamlet great success and congratulates the Producers, Costume Designers, Makeup Artists and Production Staff for their Professionalism in keeping the Production on track even through adversity. Hamlet, is available for Opera Fans around the world to experience through live broadcasts established by the Metropolitan Opera. Check the Metropolitan Operas Web Site for schedules.