The Metropolitan Opera presents a new production of Bizet's "Carmen" set in present-day America, directed by Carrie Cracknell. The updated staging, although aiming to infuse relevance into the classic story, fails to deliver significant changes. While the performances lack passion and depth, Aigul Akhmetshina shines as Carmen, with her captivating portrayal. Overall, the production's attempt to reimagine the storyline and address contemporary concerns falls short, resulting in a lackluster interpretation of the opera.