Despite Drastic Financial Steps, Met Opera Turns to Layoffs and Cuts

The largest performing arts organization in the country will lay off workers, cut salaries and reduce its offerings. It may ...
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Metropolitan Opera announces layoffs and cuts amid financial strain

The Metropolitan Opera in New York City is implementing layoffs, salary cuts, and reducing productions due to financial ...
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Metropolitan Opera House announces layoffs, salary cuts amid financial woes: report

According to the New York Times, 22 members of the administration staff will be let go, there will be salary cuts for ...

Denyce Graves’ Final Met Performance Marks The End Of An Era—And The Start Of A New One

After 30 years of shaping history at the Metropolitan Opera, Denyce Graves is stepping into a new chapter on her own terms.
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CARMEN to Return to the Metropolitan Opera in October

Don José will be portrayed by tenor Michael Fabiano for the first four performances, through November 7. Tenor Matthew Polenzani, who makes his Met role debut, returns for the final four November ...
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Giordano’s ANDREA CHÉNIER Returns to the Metropolitan Opera In November

The production marks the singers’ reunion following their acclaimed collaboration in Giordano’s Fedora during the 2022–23 Met season. Principal Guest Conductor Daniele Rustioni will lead the ...

Lisette Oropesa shines and draws rave reactions in Met Opera’s ‘I Puritani’

Lisette Oropesa impresses Metropolitan Opera's Peter Gelb with her talent and intellect. Gelb compares her to Beverly Sills, noting her quickness and connection with people.

Opera is not dying, but it needs a second act for the streaming era

Every few years, you'll hear a familiar refrain: "Opera is dying." ...