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Sandra Oh to Debut at the Metropolitan Opera on Oct. 17 in Donizetti’s “Die Regimentstochter

The screen star takes a largely spoken role at the Met, extending her recent turn toward live theater.

Overview

  • The Metropolitan Opera announced that Oh will appear as the Duchess of Crakentorp in Donizetti’s comic work.
  • The part is described as largely spoken rather than sung, a casting choice that fits a non-singing cameo tradition for the role.
  • The engagement marks the operatic debut of the 54-year-old Canadian actor known for portraying Dr. Cristina Yang on Grey’s Anatomy.
  • Recent credits highlighted in the coverage include roles in Killing Eve and Die Professorin, plus a Shakespeare production in New York’s Central Park this summer.
  • Reports based on the Met’s statement did not provide details on the production’s run, rehearsals, or ticketing.