“The test of any La bohème is whether it brings a tear to your eye. This one did.”
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La Bohème
Metropolitan Opera House · 3h 5m
Opened Sep 25, 2026 · Closes Apr 29, 2027
3 Rave
Critics' Take
Critics praise this Met production, with Freddie De Tommaso earning particular acclaim for heroically stepping in as Rodolfo while also performing in Macbeth. Strong performances across the cast impress reviewers.
Critic Scorecard
3 reviews3 Rave
“All of this was channeled by the acute awareness of conductor Ramón Tebar and this proved to be a most historical "La Bohème" to behold.”
“Here was where De Tommaso’s mastery of nuance and Grigoryan’s dialing her voice from inmost pianissimo to full-throated longing made the text come palpably to life.”
Audience Scorecard
195 audience reviews
A-
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about La Bohème?
Critics praise this Met production, with Freddie De Tommaso earning particular acclaim for heroically stepping in as Rodolfo while also performing in Macbeth. Strong performances across the cast impress reviewers. (CriticScore 89/100 from 3 reviews.)
Is La Bohème worth seeing?
Absolutely — La Bohème is one of the season's most acclaimed shows, earning a rare 89/100 from 3 critics. Don't miss it.
What is the CriticScore for La Bohème?
La Bohème has a CriticScore of 89/100 based on 3 professional reviews. This is considered a "Critical Gold" show.
Is La Bohème still running at the Met?
Yes, La Bohème is currently playing at Metropolitan Opera House at the Met. It is scheduled to close on April 29, 2027.
Where is La Bohème playing at the Met?
La Bohème is playing at Metropolitan Opera House.
How long is La Bohème?
La Bohème has a runtime of 3 hours and 5 minutes, including 2 intermissions.
Cast
Cast information is not yet available for this production.
Creative Team
- Giacomo PucciniComposer
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 89/100 (3 reviews)
- Status
- Now Playing
- Opened
- Sep 25, 2026
- Closes
- Apr 29, 2027
- Running
- Just opened
- Runtime
- 3h 5m
- Intermissions
- 2
- Theater
- Metropolitan Opera House
- Synopsis
- Puccini's classic tale of young love, featuring brilliant casts and captivating performances. Set among a group of young artists living in Paris, La Bohème follows the relationships, ambitions, and hardships that shape their daily lives. At the center of the opera is the romance between poet Rodolfo and seamstress Mimì, whose connection develops against a backdrop of poverty, friendship, and uncertain futures. As the characters move through moments of celebration and struggle, ordinary objects and encounters take on increasing emotional weight. Premiering at Teatro Regio in Turin in 1896, Puccini’s opera examines love and loss through the routines and vulnerabilities of everyday life, focusing on the fragile bonds formed within an artistic community.
- Data Last Updated
- October 5, 2026
