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Massenet’s tale of passion, excess, and their consequences stars rising soprano Lisette Oropesa in the effervescent title role. Tenor Michael Fabiano is her ardent admirer, Chevalier des Grieux, with Maurizio Benini conducting Laurent Pelly’s enchanting production.
16 Cast Members
Lisette Oropesa
Manon Lescaut
Michael Fabiano
Chevalier des Grieux
Kwangchul Youn
Comte des Grieux
Artur Ruciński
Lescaut
Carlo Bosi
Guillot de Morfontaine
Brett Polegato
De Brétigny
Jacqueline Echols
Pousette
Laura Krumm
Javotte
Maya Lahyani
Rosette
Nadine Sierra
Self - Host
Maurizio Benini
Self - Conductor
Paul Corona
An Innkeeper
Mario Bahg
Guard
Jeongcheol Cha
Guard
Edyta Kulczak
Maid
MET Orchestra
