Live horses have been part of the cast in The Met’s production of 'Aida' for over three decades. On May 18, the hoofed performers will take the stage in Giuseppe Verdi’s famous opera for the last time.
After more than three decades, live horses will hoof it on stage for one final season in The Met’s long-running production of Giuseppe Verdi’s famous opera
Angelo Iodice and Amanda Libretto ride their horses George and Frodo onstage during the opening night of ‘Aida’ at the Metropolitan Opera on Friday.Hair, makeup, wardrobe and hoof picking—it’s all in a night’s work for the horses who are part of the cast in The Metropolitan Opera’s long-running opera “Aida.”
Live horses have appeared in the show since it opened in 1988—and their final curtain call will come at the end of this season on May 18.
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