Rialto Cinemas Elmwood proudly presents The Met Live in HD. We are thrilled to bring this award-winning series of thrilling world-class opera to both opera lovers and opera novices alike. The Met Opera season traditionally runs from October of each year through May of the subsequent year.
Met Opera Summer Encores 2026
Lehár
The Merry Widow
Thursday, August 20 11:00am
Not Rated
148 mins
Opera
Renée Fleming lights up the Met stage as Hanna Glawari, the fabulously wealthy widow of the title in Lehár’s beloved operetta, set in Paris and seen in a glittering production directed and choreographed by Broadway’s Susan Stroman. Nathan Gunn is Danilo, Hanna’s former flame, who is supposed to woo and marry her in order to keep her fortune in their home country of Pontevedro…MORE INFO
Thu, Aug 20♿︎
11:00
Met Opera Summer Encores 2026
VERDI
AIDA
Thursday, August 27 11:00am
Not Rated
175 mins
Opera
Hailed by the Financial Times as “an ingenious Aida,” Tony Award–winner Michael Mayer’s breathtaking production brings ancient Egypt to life with towering scenery and dazzling animated projections. Soprano Angel Blue reprises her celebrated portrayal of the title role, trading off with Anna Pirozzi and Leah Hawkins…MORE INFO
Thu, Aug 27♿︎
11:00