Climate Protesters Disrupt Metropolitan OperaTannhäuser'
The group Extinction Rebellion NYC caused multiple interruptions, leading to a total delay of 22 minutes in the performance.
- Climate activists from the group Extinction Rebellion NYC interrupted the Metropolitan Opera's performance of Wagner’s 'Tannhäuser', causing the show to be halted multiple times.
- The protesters unfurled banners that read 'No Opera On A Dead Planet' and shouted climate grievances from the balconies and the orchestra section of the opera house.
- Met officials, including general manager Peter Gelb, responded by keeping the house lights on to quickly identify and remove any additional protesters.
- The interruptions caused the show to be delayed by a total of 22 minutes, with the performance ending closer to midnight instead of the scheduled 11 p.m.
- Despite the disruptions, the New York Police Department reported no arrests.
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