ROCKLAND — A special holiday encore presentation from New York’s Metropolitan Opera of an abridged version of The Magic Flute will be screened at the Strand Theatre on Tuesday, Dec. 24, at 1 p.m. 

Julie Taymor’s whimsical, English-language version of Mozart’s The Magic Flute was presented live in 2006. The opera features a winning ensemble, including tenor Matthew Polenzani, baritone Nathan Gunn, and bass René Pape. It has a running time of 1 hour, 50 minutes. The Magic Flute returns to select movie theaters for a special encore presentation during the holiday season. 

The Metropolitan Opera’s award-winning Live-in-HD series has increased accessibility to Met performances for audiences around the world. Met artists serve as hosts for the series, providing background on the operas, introducing exciting behind-the-scenes features, and conducting live interviews with stars, crew, and production teams. 

The Strand’s 2024-25 Met Opera Live-In-HD season is generously supported by Camden Law.                                                               

Tickets for this presentation are $25/Adults, $20/Strand Members, and $5/Students. Tickets are available online at www.RocklandStrand.com; by calling the box office at (207) 594-0070; or at the walk-up box office when the theater is open for shows.

The Strand Theatre is located at 345 Main Street, Rockland.