What Happens Just Before Show Time At the Met Opera | The New York Times
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- We walked through the Met with a steadicam on the busiest week of the year. Featuring: Misty Copeland, Toscanini’s head, wigs, harps and a snow yak.
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I lost it when he showed the model number to the epson printer.
He got it wrong. It is actually WF-7520.
RaymondHng ioo
Thank you
Matthew Haegele nyt trying to be cute
Hahaha same
Now you know why tickets are so expensive. You see about 30 people on stage but there are hundreds of talented people behind the scenes making it all happen. Without them there would be no show.
The tickets aren’t atrociously bad. They’re still approximately the same amount as Broadway tickets, which theatre people are used to splurge on.
Don’t forget how _ridiculously_ kind the Met is to said employees... their salaries and benefits are industry highs.
You can but tickets for as low as $20
The patrons, donors, and bequests make up a large portion - of which the company cannot do without😐.
orion khan Worth every penny quite frankly
PLS!!! THE CAPTIONS ARE SO AMAZING!! WHOEVER WROTE IT GIVE HIM/HER A RAISE!!!
Desmonda Cathabel Agreed
I know right? So funny 😂❤️
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Toscanini: Italian conductor.
Amelita Galli-Curci: Famous soprano.
John: Digital Archives Manager.
*Espon: Model No. WS7520*
James Whiteside: DRAG QUEEN
Only one comment and 999 likes? imma make it a thousand
Toscanini . . . AND father-in-law to Vladimir Horowitz . . . .
the wig guy listening to “ vida Loca”
This is why I love live theater. It literally brings together people who are at the top of their game; experts in their fields. So much talent goes into one show.
PLEASE DO ONE FOR THE OPERA SINGERS BEFORE A PERFORMANCE!
YYYYYYYYYEEEEEESSSSSS!!!!!!!****************************
Yes!!!!
We’ll be able to see them do warm ups!
Specifically when *Roberto Alagna* is singing thanks ;-)
Exactly. The Met is - first and foremost - an OPERA house, after all....
This is incredible. Crazy that this is all happening in one building
WELCOME TO THEATRE!
(the whole twilight series) I LAUGHED OUT LOUD
JHOPE!
At least Dune was right next to it.
my hope your hope j hope That part was hilarious!
What I want to know is why they are there?
I’ve lived my entire life backstage, dealing with the pressure (and joy). Your countdown clock made me feel the exact same excitement/anxiety I know so well. Fantastic video! Bravo NYT!
I soo lost it at "Epson Model No. WS7520"
Josephine Mabano hahaha same!
He got it wrong. It is actually WF-7520.
Same, thought that was good. Its 22:43 and I've got school Tomorrow, imma be tired
This was edited brilliantly, please allow whoevers idea it was to produce a video like this to do more work exactly like this, the whole video made me try to pay attention to every fine detail. I particularly liked learning everyones roles in the orchestra, and how they're sisters or married, just a nice personal touch
Really makes you realize that there are more jobs than just being a Firefighter, Doctor, Actor, Singer, Lawyer, etc. There are many wonderful jobs that work behind the scenes that are just as fun as being the protagonist.
Whoever edits these videos is my personal hero.
taige jensen :)
Imagine this being your job. I'd absolutely love it.
I'm addicted to these Behind the Scenes videos. Can't stop watching.
Amazing!! Loved this! And all the little tidbits of info were great!
Lisette Oropesa You are amazing!:)
Lisette Oropesa Including the whole series of ‘Twilight’ that was there
As someone who has sung at the met, the recording of this can be kind of misleading. Before the show is almost like party. In fact, its pretty lax. I thought when I first sang at large theaters especially the met it would be like *GOTTA GO, GOTTA GO* operation, but it is pretty calm and lax. Part of it is most of the staff and performers have done this for years, so it doesn't really phase them anymore.
Jackie Composes its always pretty relaxing back stage right before a performance at any theatre
idk I didn't get the feeling of a rush. I mean you can clearly see the orchestra is rehearsing for Mahler 1 still like an hour before, makeup and stuff is applied 10 minutes before, everyone is laughing...
Yep, Same, Agree. @@Loweene_Ancalimon
Yes me too, I have danced at the met before in ABT’s “Harlequinade” and the upcoming “Sleeping Beauty” it’s very fun
Actually, I felt like the people in this video was quite lax before the show. It's one hour before the show, but none of them has the "Gotta go! Gotta go!" vibes. 😅
the music (that drummer!) was on point
whole concept of one-take through a theater with only drum backing is a reference to (lifted from) the film Birdman. A modern classic you should watch
i love the fact the orchestra is just like gambling during intermission
"I better win this round. I need more reed to make more oboe reeds"
"You say that every day, Paula"
"John, all you ever need is valve oil, and that can last you weeks. My reed will last me a few days"
"I need it more. I think my A string is about to break"
Does anyone else feel immense pressure and anxiety just thinking about being a single part of this? I would die at age 30 from my heart giving out
my mom sang here for 12 years and i now realized all the hard work she and all the people backstage did! thanks for this video! (my moms name is heidi skok)
Little captions have me dying
"Uhu Betch" LOLOLOL
Best bit of the video for me, too.
But not today
His boyfriend is a drag queen as well. Her name is "Milk" and she appeared in two seasons of _RuPaul's Drag Race_ .
Slapping Socialists n
They’re such professionals it’s amazing how calm everyone is. My high school musical productions were always so chaotic backstage lol good times tho. Yay theater nerds!
As someone who does high school theatre, seeing the professional aspect of the show industry is soooo interesting. I love the thrill and adrenaline that rushes in everyone prior to a show. It also makes me so much more appreciative of the work done by stage managers, technicians, designers, etc. ^_^
I love how the printer gets mentioned in the editing. the editor has such a sense of humour. the whole twilight series just casually before the curtain raises.
5:35 Stage hand as camera walks through: "Aw, c'mon - What are we doing ....?!" So New York - love it.
I got preshow jitters just watching this 😂
Video of the year.
I think its so cool that videos like this allow the public to get a glimpse into spaces they may have otherwise never seen.
Love the birdman style
no naked man anywhere walking in his underpants
Wow, really nicely done. Thanks for putting the Epson Model in there, I was wondering what exactly that was. ;)
He got it wrong. It is actually WF-7520.
where is the woman's name at the end??? without her there would be NO show!!
That is most likely the Stage Manager, Jennifer McGrath (introduced earlier). Generally in live performances, it is the Stage Manager that calls cues.
Good call though. They paused on six different women whose names they didn't give. Every man they paused on got a name. Annoying. The printer in the archives office got higher billing than the woman.
Definitely Jen
Isabel Martin oh goodness.... you know, it could be some maybe didn't want to share their name....
Isabel Martin oh god
Do one for a huge show on broadway like Aladdin or Lion king
Let's not.
they did :D
@@allesundmehr :O WHERE?
@@liamholsgrove on this very channel! well, they didn't really do it for one show, but rehearsal in the buildings at broadway
This is amazing. That feeling pre showtime, seeing all the cast and crew members working together to create a magical show for an audience to enjoy...truly nothing like it.
I like how the orchestra isn't rehearsing for the gig they're about to do in about an hour.
I found it interesting that they're rehearsing anything an hour before their performance, even if the piece is unrelated. But I suppose they do that to go into the pit warmed up without having to do little bits of scales and things individually.
Maybe that’s not the same orchestra that’s performing that night, afterall the Met is huge. I would be really surprised that Salonen would conduct for a ballet, does anyone know that for sure? I’d be happy to be proven wrong.
@@HH-om4uv I think you're right on both accounts. These artists may be pretty chill, but I don't think either orchestra or conductor would rehearse (any piece) an hour before the evening's performance. That would not give the performance the full attention it deserves. The American Ballet Theatre seems to employ its own orchestra and conductor(s).
"TING"
Everyone plays a major role....
By the Grace of the Goddess, I have been to the MET.
And when I say I have been I mean I have been in the audience, backstage and to the dressing rooms.
Bless the person/folks who made this video
I love the use of beats and sense of humour. Still rocks!
PLEASE do more of these. I love them so much. The random funny stuff, the music, everything. Incredible. Also, that sheet music makes me want to cry.
Did anyone else's anxiety kick in as time ticked down?! Even when visiting a show I get nervous for everyone 🤣
As a dancer who was featured in this video (I wasn’t named), you get used to it. It’s very casual backstage.
The person who edits these needs a raise
Fascinating! So many people with so many different jobs, and I love the rehearsing dancers and musicians! It just mind boggling what goes into a show behind the scenes at the Met. I knew the Met has several floors but backstage there are so many elevators and performance rooms ! Actually I think the better show is backstage with the workers, cast members, technicians and musicians. To them it's just a job but to me it is wonderous! Thank you so much!
Oh god when I did ballet for 14 years as a young guy it would always make my head spin when I'd go to a really talented class and they give me the combination @_@
were you expected to learn it the first time you heard it? if so, how? the whole bit just went over my head
@@DaFireElf once you get to advanced/professional classes, yes. When you are in intermediate and below classes you get a range of speeds.
@@DaFireElf They know all the steps and names for each movement from learning the basics of classical dancing at a very young age. So all they have to do is put it together.
The tour is fascinating, but it would be nothing without those tongue-in-cheek captions. Kudos and thanks for the good time you gave us all.
WOW! It brings me back! I worked at the Met 1984-1987. Those were truly AMAZING times! My memories remain vivid and ever wonderful. I witnessed true greatness then and the experiences are true treasures!
This was stunning.
This is overwhelmingly beautiful.
I am always so impressed by the ballet dancers. Such a hard job!
You could also do "What happens at ...." Carnegie Hall, The Empire State Building, Grand Central Station, The Port Authority! It would be fantastic. No joke.
I really liked this - it's fantastic... and, the humor. WOW! Working in the pit (playing first or second violin - sometimes VIOLA [ugh]) has been my favorite job of all time!!!! Congrats on this magnificent video.....
Fascinating! Thanks for posting this. And yes, I recognized Misty Copeland, and Toscanini's head, and Esa-Pekka Salonen.
11/10 video, was not expecting something this entertaining. Well done, NYT video dept!
Love the Birdman filming and drum playing
It’s so much more chill in the orchestra section.
I love how this was filmed! This is incredible to see all the workings backstage, and the blood sweat and tears that goes into one show.
There are tears?
Awesome video. It makes me long for the days of when I was a Broadway musician traveling on the road with the four shows I toured with during the '80s to early '00's.
I never realized how big that building was or how many behind the scenes people it takes to put on a production at the MET. This video is amazing and I am going to show it to my intro to theater craft class. Thank You for creating it!
Love the chaos and humanity in the theatre.
This opera house is bigger than I thought!
this is amazing. This just makes me want more to be part of the theatre
I loved it! Wowwww!!!
Reminds me of our beautiful Opera House in Paris! I used to be in the corps de ballet... Merci...
Every so often I come back here for the drums!
Absolutely, positively LOVED this!!!
The editing in this video is just *chef's kiss!
Loved everything about this!!
I’ve been watching a lot of heavy trial stuff lately and stopped on this to breathe for a mi the. I’m so glad I did! Really cute.
This was really awesome to watch! Remember that the camera crew had to walk around the whole opera for two hours, and manage to get everything in time for the curtains. Awesome job
this is incredible! please make more like this!!!
I absolutely love these deep dives to the opera and Broadway. I could see more of this
Overwhelmingly happy every time I watch it. The last moment of opening the curtain is a goosebump. Out of all the commercial world around, whenever I watch this video my creative brain kicks in and motivates me to create.
Absolutely fantastic video!
What a magical place.
Thanks!
Fantastic! I loved it. Thank you!
That is so awesome. Thank you!!!
🤣🤣 That Epson really cracked me up!
Such a wonderful and insightful video!
Wow! That was great! Do it again!
Im still laughing at " Toscanini- italian conductor, Amelita Galli-Curci- Famous Soprano, .... John"
this was so wonderful. excellent content, thank you for this brilliant video!
This was brilliant! Thank you, NYT.
The amount of coordination is incredible! Great vid!
This is something I didn’t know I needed to know
This is absolutely amazing!
This is so mesmerizing.
Omg this video is amazing! Thank you so much for making it and also for captions! *Ting* 😅
The snow yak thing is so cute✨^_^ also whoever did those captions deserves an award!
This is a fantastic video! Thank you for letting people see how much work goes into stage productions!
Thanks, Local 1 for all your amazing work.
Awesome job! Thanks!
Okay, but what the heck is this ballet even about? And I love these tours, they’re awesome! Especially whoever does the captions 😂
Thank you for sharing video!
This is so awesome! And the caption so amusing! Loved watching this!
please do the opera one! 😁😁
this is amazing, i'm in love with opera, ballet and theater 😍😍😍
Such an exciting world! I love this!
This was great! Thank you for this! :)
thanks for high quality audio to this!
The captions were so entertaining! Great work by the editor!
You have to make more of these. It’s brilliant
This video deserves way more views! Bravo! Loved the music : )