Photo by Karolina McLean

Presented in collaboration with Lincoln Center Theater and The Metropolitan Opera

Experience a staged concert of Blue, the award-winning contemporary opera from Lincoln Center’s 2025 Visionary Artist and two-time Tony Award winner Jeanine Tesori. Set in Harlem, Blue is a poignant and powerful contemporary opera that delves into the heart of a Black middle-class family—grappling with the devastating loss of their teenage son, who is fatally shot by a white police officer during a peaceful protest. This two-act opera, with music by Jeanine Tesori, a libretto by acclaimed playwright and director Tazewell Thompson, and direction also by Thompson, offers an unflinching exploration of race and identity within the Black community.


Venue
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall
10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023

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For general inquiries, call Guest Experience at 212-875-5456 or email [email protected].

Home to the New York Philharmonic, the Wu Tsai Theater is designed with optimized sightlines in mind, resulting in a unified and intimate relationship between audience and performer. The hall's state-of-the-art flexibility accommodates choral performances, recitals, semi-staged opera, dance, film premieres, amplified pop and rock concerts, and more. Learn more »

Accessibility

Accessible seating and designated aisle seats; Accessible restrooms and accessible routes icon
Accessible seating and designated aisle seats; Accessible restrooms and accessible routes
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Hearing loop installed. Loop receivers available
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Live captions displayed on stage
 

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