The Metropolitan Opera: Manon

The story

Massenet’s tale of passion, excess, and their consequences stars rising soprano Lisette Oropesa in the effervescent title role. Tenor Michael Fabiano is her ardent admirer, Chevalier des Grieux, with Maurizio Benini conducting Laurent Pelly’s enchanting production.

Cast & crew

Lisette OropesaManon Lescaut

Michael Fabiano

Michael FabianoLe Chevalier des Grieux

Artur Ruciński

Artur RucińskiLescaut

Kwangchul YounComte des Grieux

Carlo Bosi

Carlo BosiGuillot de Morfontaine

Brett Polegato

Brett PolegatoDe Brétigny

Jacqueline Echols

Jacqueline EcholsPousette

Laura Krumm

Laura KrummJavotte

Maya Lahyani

Maya LahyaniRosette

Maurizio BeniniSelf - Conductor

Nadine SierraSelf - Host

Paul Corona

Paul CoronaAn Innkeeper