The USC School of Cinematic Arts, The Metropolitan Opera and Visions and Voices: The USC Arts & Humanities Initiative invite you to a special HD broadcast of Turandot, presented in HD and 5.1 sound.

About Turandot

Maria Guleghina plays the ruthless Chinese princess of the title, whose hatred of men is so strong that she has all suitors who can't solve her riddles beheaded. Marcello Giordani sings Calàf, the unknown prince who eventually wins her love and whose solos include the famous Nessun Dorma.

Conductor: Andris Nelsons. Production: Franco Zeffirelli.

In Italian with English subtitles. Approximate running time: three hours 21 minutes, with two intermissions. This presentation is a delayed rebroadcast of a live performance from the Metropolitan Opera in New York.

About Check-In and Reservations

This screening is presented free of charge and is open to all. Seats must be reserved electronically through the link above, with the RSVP list opening November 23 at 12 p.m.; please do not attempt to reserve via phone or email. The theater will be overbooked to ensure capacity, and the RSVP list will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis, with no reserved seating. Please bring a photo ID or printout of your reservation confirmation, which will be automatically sent to your email account after you successfully RSVP through the Web site. Check-in will begin at approximately 6:30 P.M. Doors will close 15 minutes into the performance. Food and drink are strictly prohibited in the auditorium.