An Overview of the Metropolitan Opera's 2017-2018 Season

A retired clinical child psychologist, Dr. Beth Grosshans worked with children and families for more than 25 years. Since retiring from her New Jersey-based practice, Dr. Beth Grosshans has focused on writing, speaking, and supporting community and arts organizations. She currently serves as an advisory board member of the Metropolitan Opera. 

The Metropolitan Opera's 2017-2018 season kicked off on October 2 with the season premiere of Puccini's La Boheme, which features a cast led by Angel Blue, Anita Hartig, and Sonya Yoncheva. La Boheme will run at the Met through March 10, 2018.

Other highlights of the 2017-2018 season include productions of Puccini's Madame Butterfly, Mozart's The Magic Flute, and Verdi's Requiem. On April 29, 2018, the Met will also host the National Council Grand Finals Concert featuring some of opera's rising stars. 

In addition to offering regular showings of 25 operas this season, the Met will host gala premieres of Mozart's Cosi fan tutte and Massenet's Cendrillon in 2018. The gala events will feature cocktails and dinner prior to the shows and will give attendees the opportunity to support the Metropolitan Opera's programming. More information about the Met's 2017-2018 season is posted online at www.metopera.org/season.

Corporate Partnership Opportunities at the Metropolitan Opera

A retired clinical psychologist based in New Jersey, Dr. Beth Grosshans now focuses on serving as a speaker to parents and educators. Outside of her professional activities, Dr. Beth Grosshans sits on the Advisory Board of the Metropolitan Opera, one of the most prominent cultural venues in New York City.

Home to some of the most talented performers and creators in the world, the Metropolitan Opera (also known simply as the Met) owes much of its success to generous donors from the community. In addition to working with individual donors, the Met encourages corporate partnership with businesses across the private sector.

By partnering with the Met, corporate sponsors enjoy access to co-branding opportunities and customized opera experiences for employees and clients. Corporate partners receive such executive benefits as concierge service for reservations and access to dress rehearsals, as well as discounts at the Met Opera Shop for their employees. Most importantly, corporate patrons support vital outreach projects like student ticket programs and the Lindemann Young Artist Development Program.

Patrons' Benefits at the New York Metropolitan Opera

A clinical psychologist and consultant on child behavior, Dr. Beth Grosshans served in a private practice in New Jersey. Now retired, Dr. Beth Grosshans is currently on the board of advisers of the New York Metropolitan Opera, better known as the Met. Founded in 1883, the Met has featured performances by the world's leading singers and orchestras.

For those who want to join, the Met offers several membership options, but for serious opera aficionados, the Patron level of support can be attractive. This degree of financial commitment, which ranges from $2,500 to $20,000, brings with it significant benefits, including:

- First choice of tickets and seating.
- Access to exclusive amenities such as the Belmont Room, the Patron Lounge, and a complimentary coat check.
- Admission to Young Artist Recitals.
- Attendance at certain rehearsals and a free backstage tour.
- Participation in the National Patron Weekend for members outside New York, and
- Presentations on stage management and improvements to the Met stage, as well as conversations with individual orchestra members and discussions of operas new to the Met.