On my way into Lincoln Center Plaza for Carmen at the Met on Wednesday, I heard a scalper complaining loudly (to a group of well dressed opera going hopefuls) “When Pavarotti used to sing I got $400 for these tickets. $400 I would get!” I guess he didn’t like being lowballed by clients in black tie. … [Read More]
Blinded By Love: Elisir at the Metropolitan Opera
Last Wednesday, we saw Elixir of Love at the Met with Anna Netrebko and Matthew Polenzani. I had heard much negative commentary about the new production but I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was the first performance of the season in our subscription seats in Dress Circle. The view was terrific and despite the smell of Ben… [Read More]
How To Stylishly Cuddle At The Metropolitan Opera And Other Dirty Tricks
I have been to the Met a great great many times, and with a great (great) many women throughout the years, and have had many bizarre adventures there. (Ask me about the time I had sex with my high school girlfriend on the Zeffirelli Third Act set of Aida while the Second Act Triumphal March… [Read More]
The Opera Queen and I
This past fall I saw Anna Bolena at the Met. I went with a dear super hottie super platonic friend of mine who was perfect enough to get us tickets. It’s a hot show so we were up in the nose bleeds a bit but there aren’t really bad seats in the Met. I immediately… [Read More]
SANTORUM OVERJOYED TO LEARN JIM J BULLOCK NOT IN FACT DEAD, BUT HEARTBROKEN BULLOCK STILL WILL NOT WORK WITH HIM
Rick Santorum called a press conference on the Grand Tier Lobby Level of the Metropolitan Opera today for an announcement of what his press secretary, Randy, described as “Titanic Proportions.” “First, I know there has been some outcry over my cancellation of Manon with Anna Netrebko but know that she will be back next year… [Read More]
RICK SANTORUM TAKES OVER AS GENERAL MANAGER OF THE METROPOLITAN OPERA
Largo al Santorum After James Levine’s health problems and Peter Gelb’s upcoming tragic accident in an abandoned pool, a power vacuum has been left at the Metropolitan Opera. Rick Santorum has stepped in to fill the vacuum as new General Manager of the Metropolitan Opera. “We’re shocked to get him. That he was available… [Read More]
