Ancient Babylon comes to life in this classic Met staging of biblical proportions. Baritone George Gagnidze stars as the imperious king Nabucco, alongside soprano Liudmyla Monastyrska, reprising her thrilling turn as his vengeful daughter Abigaille. Mezzo-soprano Maria Barakova and tenor SeokJong Baek are Fenena and Ismaele, whose love transcends politics, and bass Dmitry Belosselskiy repeats his celebrated portrayal of the high priest Zaccaria. Daniele Callegari conducts Verdi’s exhilarating early masterpiece, which features the ultimate showcase for the great Met Chorus, the moving “Va, pensiero.”

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From 19 September

Cathay Cinemas, Kerikeri
Matakana Cinemas, Matakana
Waiheke Community Cinema, Waiheke Island
Bridgeway Cinema, Auckland
Monterey Cinemas Howick, Auckland
Rialto Cinemas Newmarket, Auckland
Luxe Cinemas, Tauranga
Lido Cinema, Hamilton
Tivoli Cinema, Cambridge
Odeon, Gisborne
Event Cinemas, New Plymouth
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier
Event Cinemas, Havelock North
Event Cinemas, Palmerston North
The Screening Room, Masterton
Shoreline Cinema, Waikanae
Light House Cinema, Wellington
Penthouse Cinema, Wellington
State Cinemas, Nelson
Event Cinemas, Blenheim
Regent, Greymouth
Town Hall Cinemas, Rangiora
Academy Gold Cinema, Christchurch
Lumiere Cinemas, Christchurch
Movie Max Digital, Timaru
Rubys Cinema, Wanaka
Rialto Cinemas, Dunedin