New York mayor Mamdani pledges 70,000 free Metropolitan Opera tickets a season
Mayor Mamdani announced an 'Opera for All' initiative offering free tickets as the Met's general manager separately seeks $1.5 billion to secure the opera house's future.
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New York Mayor Mamdani announced a pledge to give away 70,000 free tickets to the Metropolitan Opera each season under an initiative called Opera for All, according to The Guardian.
Mamdani made the announcement from the stage of the Metropolitan Opera, encouraging New Yorkers who have not previously attended opera to apply for the free tickets. Under the program, city residents can enter a lottery the day before a performance, and those selected receive a pair of tickets to the following day's show.
The pledge amounts to roughly 10,000 free tickets distributed per month, and is not limited to specific age groups or to performances that have struggled to sell tickets.
The announcement coincides with a separate fundraising effort by the Met's general manager, Peter Gelb, who is seeking $1.5 billion to help secure the opera house's long-term future.
According to the report, the Met's 4,000-seat hall averaged about 72% capacity last season, meaning a significant share of seats went unsold across its performances.
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- Start spreading the news… New York’s opera giveaway shows UK politicians how to be brave — The Guardian — Culture
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