When does the performance begin in Erlangen?

The performance starts on May 30, 2026, at 10:50 PM.

How long does the event last?

The indicated duration is about 2 hours and 50 minutes, including an intermission.

Where does the event take place?

At CineStar - The Film Palace, Nürnberger Strasse 31, 91052 Erlangen.

Is the event indoors?

Yes, the performance takes place in the cinema and is therefore an indoor event.

Is there information on tickets and prices?

A verified ticket price was not clearly available in the provided sources.

Is an intermission planned?

Yes, an intermission is indicated in the program description.

An opera evening full of color, pain, and magic at CineStar Erlangen

Name: Metropolitan Opera Live: Frank/Cruz "The Last Dream of Frida and Diego"
Start: 2026-05-31T00:50:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-31T03:40:00+02:00
Location: CineStar - Der Filmpalast

An opera dream between life, love, and memory at CineStar Erlangen

With Metropolitan Opera Live: Frank/Cruz "The Last Dream of Frida and Diego", Erlangen experiences an evening that merges opera, visual art, and great cinema into an intense stage experience. Gabriela Lena Frank and Nilo Cruz tell the story of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera in a color-rich, magical score that draws the audience into the vibrant world of Mexican art and passionate biographies.

An opera full of colors, pain, and poetry

The production employs a poetic approach that does not freeze the characters in a museum-like manner but gives them breath, contradiction, and fervor. The music traces the emotional core of this relationship with great colorfulness, while the staging uses the imagery of Kahlo and Rivera as a living resonance space. It is precisely this connection of operatic drama and visual fantasy that makes the evening so appealing.

Frida, Diego, and the power of the last dream

The material is touching because it not only tells one of the most famous artist relationships of the 20th century but also transforms it into a theatrical afterlife. The plot revolves around farewell, memory, and the desire for reunion. From this, an operatic experience emerges that oscillates between realism and myth, capturing the audience's reaction with great emotional force.

Metropolitan Opera Live in cinema: big stage, clear closeness

As a live transmission, the evening brings the energy of the Met directly into the cinema hall. This creates that special theater atmosphere where every gesture, every light mood, and every vocal nuance feels close. The acoustics of the film palace, the concentrated attention of the audience, and the event feeling of an international opera premiere give this occasion a special radiance.

A must for opera lovers and art enthusiasts

Those who appreciate contemporary opera, visual art, and strong stage artistry will find here an evening of rare density. The combination of musical opulence, dramatic tension, and iconic imagery promises a cultural event that resonates for a long time. A visit is worthwhile for all who wish to not only hear opera but experience it as a living art form.