The Metropolitan Opera Standing Room Ticket - Behind The Dress Circle

How do you come by a ticket to a sold out performance of The Metropolitan Opera's The Gershwins' Porgy & Bess without going through some expensive reseller? 

Buy a standing room ticket on a snowy winter day. 

By chance, I discovered that the Met offers standing room tickets. They are available same day and can be purchased online or in person at the box office

I purchased a ticket online behind the Dress Circle for $40 + an additional $10 in fees. 

And here is my view House Left. Beautiful!

I would not hesitate to purchase a standing room ticket again. 

Very affordable for the opera and an absolute bargain for a sold out performance.