The Metropolitan Opera will celebrate its 50th anniversary of being located at Lincoln Square in New York City with a gala event on May 7, 2017. The anniversary gala at the Metropolitan Opera House will feature performances from operas like I Lombardi, Samson et Dalila, and Porgy and Bess by vocalists such as Joyce DiDonato, Plácido Domingo, Renée Fleming, and Juan Diego Florez. After the show, the Met will hold a gala dinner to commemorate 50 years at Lincoln Square.

1. The Metropolitan Opera Celebrates
50 Years at Lincoln Square
Vicky Travlos

2. Introduction
• An experienced business professional, Vicky Travlos
most recently served as a merchandising associate at
BusinessWeek Magazine in various marketing and
sales roles. In her leisure time, Vicky Travlos enjoys
attending the Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Square
in New York City.
Founded in 1883, the Metropolitan Opera, or “the
Met,” is one of the most revered opera companies in
the world. The organization relocated to its current
home at Lincoln Square in 1966, the same year it
presented the world premiere of Antony and
Cleopatra, an opera by Samuel Barber.

3. Metropolitan Opera
• Now, 50 years later, the Met will commemorate its golden
anniversary with a special event.
The 50th Anniversary Gala will take place on May 7, 2017, at
the famed Metropolitan Opera House. Guests will be treated
to dozens of vocalists performing special selections from
beloved operas, including I Lombardi, Samson et Dalila, and
Porgy and Bess. Among other singers, Joyce DiDonato,
Plácido Domingo, Renée Fleming, and Juan Diego Florez are
anticipated to participate.
Following the performance, the Met will host a gala dinner for
those in attendance. For ticket information, visit
metopera.org.