Erick Alonso will be one of six Egyptian prison guards performing in the legendary stage of The Metropolitan Opera House

“On New Year’s Eve, the Met unveils its first new production of Verdi’s Aidain almost 40 years. For his state-of-the-art take on Verdi’s monumental drama, director Michael Mayer embraces the work’s grand scale and opportunity for spectacle, filling the stage with towering scenery, lavish costumes, and animated projections to present ancient Egypt as it was in the full blush of its youth. Taking on the touchstone title role for her first time with the company is soprano Angel Blue, with Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin on the podium.” Christopher Browner