The painstaking preparation for a moment of magic 🩰 The dancers are one of our favorite parts of Julie Taymor’s dazzling production of Mozart’s The Magic Flute! Check out this look backstage at how Maxfield Haynes gets ready for a night on pointe as a solo dancer at the Met. The Magic Flute returns December 11. On stage through January 3. 🎟️ Buy your tickets on the Met Opera app or on our website: metopera.app.link/TheMagicFlute | The Metropolitan Opera

Just in time for the holidays, the Met’s abridged, English-language version of The Magic Flute returns to select cinemas. Julie Taymor’s groundbreaking production of Mozart's classic fairy tale features dazzling puppetry and costumes—making it perfect for audiences of all ages. Encore dates vary internationally. Check your local cinema for listings for participating venues and dates. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2sE4yEm | The Metropolitan Opera