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.
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.
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!
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.
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)
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.
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...
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. 😅
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"
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.
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. ^_^
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.
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.
And people say majoring in theatre wont get you a job and that its useless, from just watching this, do you understand how much time, work, energy, people and money it goes into a successful theatre/opera house?? Makeup, lighting, stage management, props, do you know how expensive props are? Advertisement, travel and touring, rehersal, tickets, pamphlets, website updates, its a lot, so all you theatre majors, you deserve a gold medal
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! 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!
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!
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 @_@
@@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.
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.
@@LH095 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).
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.
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.
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 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!
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
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.
When I was younger I danced for The Sacramento Ballet's, The Nutcracker, and I absolutely loved seeing all the behind the scenes stuff before every performance
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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
PLS!!! THE CAPTIONS ARE SO AMAZING!! WHOEVER WROTE IT GIVE HIM/HER A RAISE!!!
Desmonda Cathabel Agreed
I know right? So funny 😂❤️
def
The captions are unavailable 😕
@@stayhomewearamask3318 no its the white text on the screen of the vid
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
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 . . . .
This is incredible. Crazy that this is all happening in one building
WELCOME TO THEATRE!
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....
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!
the wig guy listening to “ vida Loca”
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
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
(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?
Imagine this being your job. I'd absolutely love it.
I'm addicted to these Behind the Scenes videos. Can't stop watching.
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
Whoever edits these videos is my personal hero.
taige jensen :)
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.
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)
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
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. 😅
"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
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
I think its so cool that videos like this allow the public to get a glimpse into spaces they may have otherwise never seen.
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"
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.
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. ^_^
5:35 Stage hand as camera walks through: "Aw, c'mon - What are we doing ....?!" So New York - love it.
Little captions have me dying
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.
Video of the year.
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
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.
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.
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
And people say majoring in theatre wont get you a job and that its useless, from just watching this, do you understand how much time, work, energy, people and money it goes into a successful theatre/opera house?? Makeup, lighting, stage management, props, do you know how expensive props are? Advertisement, travel and touring, rehersal, tickets, pamphlets, website updates, its a lot, so all you theatre majors, you deserve a gold medal
This was stunning.
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! 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!
I am always so impressed by the ballet dancers. Such a hard job!
New York, perhaps America, is a magnet for international talents and geniuses.
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!
I got preshow jitters just watching this 😂
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.
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.
Loved everything about this!!
Absolutely, positively LOVED this!!!
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?
I loved it! Wowwww!!!
Reminds me of our beautiful Opera House in Paris! I used to be in the corps de ballet... Merci...
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.
@@LH095 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).
this is amazing. This just makes me want more to be part of the theatre
This is overwhelmingly beautiful.
Fascinating! Thanks for posting this. And yes, I recognized Misty Copeland, and Toscanini's head, and Esa-Pekka Salonen.
I absolutely love these deep dives to the opera and Broadway. I could see more of this
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.
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!
Love the chaos and humanity in the theatre.
Wow! That was great! Do it again!
this is incredible! please make more like this!!!
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
This is a fantastic video! Thank you for letting people see how much work goes into stage productions!
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!
11/10 video, was not expecting something this entertaining. Well done, NYT video dept!
"TING"
Everyone plays a major role....
Saw this in my Documentary course yesterday. What a great doc!
Love the Birdman filming and drum playing
The person who edits these needs a raise
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
please do the opera one! 😁😁
wow hearing the SM call "Go" at the end- awesome.
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.
One of the best videos on the internet. Truly documentation.
That was amazing the behind the curtain is so massive with endless levels, rooms and people...............
It’s so much more chill in the orchestra section.
this is amazing, i'm in love with opera, ballet and theater 😍😍😍
thanks for high quality audio to this!
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!
What a precious and stunning micro universe. Absolutely marvelous video.
This is so cool! Please make more like this
This is something I didn’t know I needed to know
You have to make more of these. It’s brilliant
This is so awesome! And the caption so amusing! Loved watching this!
That is so awesome. Thank you!!!
The editing in this video is just *chef's kiss!
That is interesting and the awesome jazz drum solo
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.
Came here after seeing the video about 42nd street/Broadway rehearsals. This video was also pretty great, thanks! :)
When I was younger I danced for The Sacramento Ballet's, The Nutcracker, and I absolutely loved seeing all the behind the scenes stuff before every performance
Fabulous views. Even better than when my friend Melvin Earl Brown and I snuck in backstage when we where students from Manhattan SOM years ago.
Great job! Can't wait to show this to my elementary students during our opera unit.
3:24 ...nope. great video. Love seeing behind the scenes like this.
Do you know the name of the piece?
Great video, thanks. I want to be friend with the person who wrote those descriptions!
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.
So much going on, all of the time. Great view of the Met!
This is so mesmerizing.
i wish i could've seen this ballet, mark ryden designed a lot of the visuals and he's one of my fav artists!
Every so often I come back here for the drums!
The drums are on point!
This was a complete delight!