Today, I got to see a live performance of the Metropolitan Opera's production of Donizetti's La Fille du Régiment. It's a comedic opera, and I absolutely loved it.

The male lead, Juan Diego Flórez, made the performance -- including the famous aria with nine high C's -- look effortless. Leading lady Natalie Dessay was absolutely charming. Of course, my favorite was Marian Seldes, whom I'd previously only seen on "Sex and the City" as Mr. Big's mother. Her character didn't have much to do, but when she did, it sometimes came out in English. (This was a French opera.) Frankly, if the whole thing had been done in English, I would have loved to have seen it on Broadway. It was that good.

Did I mention I was in a movie theater in Miami? No? Because I was. Tickets were $22, which I think is perfect because it lets "regular folk" see opera. And it's just as exciting in high definition as it is in person. (I think. I can't say for sure because I've never actually been.)

Next season, there will be 11 operas transmitted around the globe to the masses. I've already made plans to secure tickets for at least two of them. I never thought I'd like opera, but I guess I do.