X at the Met

Anthony Davis’s groundbreaking and influential opera X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X arrives at the Met November 3, in a potent staging by theater luminary Robert O’Hara, the Tony-nominated director of Slave Play on Broadway. An exceptional cast of breakout artists and young Met stars comes together for this operatic retelling of the fiery civil rights leader’s life, with baritone Will Liverman (pictured), as Malcolm X. Save 20% on tickets for this landmark premiere using code MX20.*

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Enter to Win Tickets

Enter for the chance to win a pair of tickets to the December 2 performance of X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X. Entries will be open from October 19 to November 13, with a winner being chosen around November 15.

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Marathon Reading of The Autobiography of Malcolm X, as Told to Alex Haley

On October 29, from 6AM to midnight, the Met presents a complete reading of Malcolm X’s autobiography on the Grand Tier of the opera house. The epic, 18-hour event is free and open to the public.

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Mothership Connection

For his Met-premiere production of X, acclaimed director Robert O’Hara draws on the philosophy and aesthetics of Afrofuturism.

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The Making of Malcolm

Remarkably, the minds behind X all belong to a single family: Pulitzer Prize–winning composer Anthony David, celebrated poet and librettist Thulani Davis, and Christopher Davis, who translated the reality of Malcolm X’s life into a theatrical story. The Davis trio recently discussed their collaboration on the opera.

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X Talks and Events

The Met has partnered with organizations throughout the city to present a series of events that feature discussion about and performances of selections from Anthony Davis’s opera.

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X Live in HD

The November 18 performance of X will be transmitted to cinemas around the world as part of the Met’s Live in HD series.

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Rush Tickets

A limited number of $25 rush tickets will be available for select performances of X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X.

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*Offer does not apply to Family Circle, Balcony Box, standing-room, Score Desk, or rush tickets. All tickets subject to availability. There are no refunds, exchanges, or adjustments to previous orders. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Cast and curtain times subject to change. Normal service charges apply.