Met Opera in New York sees increased ticket sales this season
- The Metropolitan Opera in New York sold 72% of available tickets this season.
- This marks an increase from 66% in the previous season.
- Despite the rise in ticket sales, box office grosses remain lower than pre-pandemic levels.
The Metropolitan Opera in New York saw an increase in ticket sales this season, with 72% of available tickets sold, up from 66% the previous year and 61% following the pandemic. The company's box office numbers have not yet reached pre-pandemic levels, but efforts are being made to improve revenue. The Met withdrew $40 million from its endowment this season and hired consultants to enhance cost reduction and fundraising. A variety of productions, both classic and new, have been successful in attracting audiences, with Mozart's "The Magic Flute" leading in ticket sales. The company aims to continue offering a mix of timeless classics and new works to advance the art form. Revenue for the year ending in July was $303.1 million, showing an increase from the previous year.