There's a poster of one of William Wegman's Weimaraners dressed as Macbeth hanging outside the Metropolitan Opera house at Lincoln Center. No, the upcoming production of the Verdi opera does not feature any pups - rather, Wegman created a series of photographs inspired by the Met's new season. Check out the Lucia di Lammermoor photo! The photographs, 24" by 20" Polaroids, can be purchased and proceeds will benefit the Met.
Wegman's work can also be enjoyed at another outdoor venue this month: There are four monitors at Madison Square Park showing a video of the weimaraners enjoying the park; at 1PM everyday, a retrospective of Wegman's work is shown. And a gallery near the park has a exhibition of Wegman's work.
Here's information on Metropolitan Opera productions; tickets range in price from $15 (which can sell out quickly) to much more, but there are orchestra standing room tickets available on the day of the performance for $20 (or $35 on opening nights).
