
FILE - People appear in Josie Robertson Plaza in front of The Metropolitan Opera house at Lincoln Center in New York on March 12, 2020. The Metropolitan Opera saw a slight uptick in ticket sales in its second season following the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File) NEW YORK (AP) — The Metropolitan Opera saw a slight uptick in ticket sales in its second season following the coronavirus pandemic. The Met sold 66% of tickets during the season that ended Saturday, up from 61% during the 2021-22 season.
Main Idea: The Metropolitan Opera sold more tickets last season and is drawing a younger audience, but sales were still below pre-pandemic levels.
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Lower ticket sales and a cyberattack can squeeze the Met’s finances, which may mean higher fundraising pressure and fewer resources for jobs and shows.
A younger audience could help keep the opera audience and related downtown spending alive over time.
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