New to Akhnaten — or to opera? Philip Glass’ hypnotic opera, complete with astonishing juggling sequences (courtesy of Gandini Juggling) is unlike anything you’ve seen before. Take it from the insanely talented Zachary James, who plays Amenhotep III in our production of Akhnaten: be “ready to receive” an experience like no other. And what better place to enjoy an opera by an acclaimed film composer than in the film capital of the world? 🎬 Experience one of the most exciting things to do in Los

Hailed as “otherworldly…brilliant” (The New Yorker), Akhnaten is back onstage at LA Opera. | LA Opera

A sold-out sensation during the 2019–2020 season, Phelim McDermott’s breathtaking staging of Philip Glass’s Akhnaten is now available on Met Opera on Demand, our subscription streaming service. Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo takes on the title role of one of the 20th century’s most powerful musical masterpieces. Learn more and start a seven-day free trial: bit.ly/3hkNWFy | The Metropolitan Opera

Take a look at the "Akhnaten" set being built here at LA Opera. #Akhnaten | LA Opera

One of the biggest hits of the 2019–20 season, Phelim McDermott’s Met-premiere production of Philip Glass’s Akhnaten—created in collaboration with Improbable—combined stunning visuals, spellbinding movement, and a troupe of expert jugglers. See countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo take on the title role in tonight’s free Nightly Met Opera Stream, available starting at 7:30PM EDT until tomorrow, June 21, at 6:30PM EDT. Enhance your viewing experience with curated supplementary content—including Pla

Philip Glass's groundbreaking opera Akhnaten has its Met premiere during the 2019–20 season in a stunning production by Phelim McDermott. Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo is the title pharaoh, alongside J'Nai Bridges, Mezzo-Soprano, who makes her Met debut as his wife, Nefertiti. Learn More: bit.ly/2ShlEiz | The Metropolitan Opera

In between performances of Phelim McDermott’s breathtaking staging of Philip Glass’s Akhnaten, members of Gandini Juggling—who feature prominently in the production—took their impressive skills to the lobby of the opera house. | The Metropolitan Opera