The Met Opera Live in HD: Maria Stuarda - Met Premiere With Support from Starbucks Coffee Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato, one of the world's most exciting singers, take on the virtuosic bel canto role of the doomed Mary, Queen of Scots. Director David McVicar turns to the second opera of Donizetti's Tudor trilogy, which explores regal characters at fateful moments of their lives. Elza van den Heever sings Elizabeth I, and Maurizio Benini conducts. Running Time: 3 hrs, 15 min. Pre and post prix-fixe menu available at Bernard's (22 West Lane · Ridgefield) Reservations suggested Ticket Price: $25 Adults, $20 Members, $15 Students Purchase all 12 operas in a series $216 ($18 per opera)