This event is in the past.It took place on February 12, 2026 at The Jewish Museum.




Director’s Talk: Creators from the Metropolitan Opera's 'The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay'
Carnegie Hill
Peek behind the curtain with the creators of The Metropolitan Opera's "Kavalier & Clay." Librettist Gene Scheer and director Bartlett Sher reveal how Michael Chabon's novel about two Jewish cousins and their anti-fascist superhero made the leap from page to stage.
Behind-the-scenes access
Opera creators
Jewish cultural history
Museum Mile venue
Tips
🎭"one of America's 'most original and exciting directors'" (The New York Times)
🎟️sold out its first run in September
🏛️stunning Fifth Avenue mansion setting
Director’s Talk: Creators from the Metropolitan Opera's 'The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay'
Carnegie Hill




Peek behind the curtain with the creators of The Metropolitan Opera's "Kavalier & Clay." Librettist Gene Scheer and director Bartlett Sher reveal how Michael Chabon's novel about two Jewish cousins and their anti-fascist superhero made the leap from page to stage.
Behind-the-scenes access
Opera creators
Jewish cultural history
Museum Mile venue
Tips
🎭"one of America's 'most original and exciting directors'" (The New York Times)
🎟️sold out its first run in September
🏛️stunning Fifth Avenue mansion setting
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