Star tenor Jonas Kaufmann sings the title role of the tortured poet in the Met’s acclaimed new production of Massenet’s “Werther” streaming to Orcas Center on Sunday, March 16 at 1 p.m.

Richard Eyre, whose hit production of Bizet’s “Carmen” remains the most popular broadcast since the series’ inception, directs this production of “Werther” which stars Jonas Kaufmann and features French mezzo-soprano Sophie Koch in her highly-anticipated Met debut as Charlotte, the object of Werther’s unrequited love.

The run time is three hours with one intermission. Tickets are $18, $13 for students, $2 off for Orcas Center members, and may be purchased at www.orcascenter.org or by calling 376-2281 ext. 1 or visiting the Orcas Center Box Office open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from noon to 4 p.m.