“With this revival, and conductor Nimrod David Pfeffer’s excellent attention to musical details, the Met Opera played it smart and showcased a stellar cast that kept you on the edge of your seat.”
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Così fan tutte
Metropolitan Opera House · 3h 35m
Opened Sep 23, 2026 · Closes Oct 23, 2026
1 Rave
2 Positive
Critics' Take
The Met's Coney Island-set production offers a vibrant, contemporary take on Mozart's opera that divides critics, with praise for its colorful staging but questions about the concept's effectiveness.
Critic Scorecard
3 reviews1 Rave
2 Positive
“Wednesday's season premiere of Così fan tutte confirmed that it's one of the most satisfying watches out of the bunch.”
“His reading was light, airy, and graceful—at times at odds with the antics onstage but mostly rewarding.”
Audience Scorecard
15 audience reviews
A-
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about Così fan tutte?
The Met's Coney Island-set production offers a vibrant, contemporary take on Mozart's opera that divides critics, with praise for its colorful staging but questions about the concept's effectiveness. (CriticScore 82/100 from 3 reviews.)
Is Così fan tutte worth seeing?
Yes. Così fan tutte earns strong reviews from critics (82/100 from 3 reviews). Most theatergoers will have a great time.
What is the CriticScore for Così fan tutte?
Così fan tutte has a CriticScore of 82/100 based on 3 professional reviews. This is a "Recommended" show.
Is Così fan tutte still running at the Met?
Yes, Così fan tutte is currently playing at Metropolitan Opera House at the Met. It is scheduled to close on October 23, 2026.
Where is Così fan tutte playing at the Met?
Così fan tutte is playing at Metropolitan Opera House.
How long is Così fan tutte?
Così fan tutte has a runtime of 3 hours and 35 minutes, including 1 intermission.
Cast
Cast information is not yet available for this production.
Creative Team
- Wolfgang Amadeus MozartComposer
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 82/100 (3 reviews)
- Status
- Now Playing
- Opened
- Sep 23, 2026
- Closes
- Oct 23, 2026
- Running
- Just opened
- Runtime
- 3h 35m
- Intermissions
- 1
- Theater
- Metropolitan Opera House
- Synopsis
- Mozart and Da Ponte’s bittersweet comedy of two young officers who, on a cynical friend’s wager, disguise themselves to test whether their fiancées will stay faithful.
- Data Last Updated
- October 5, 2026
