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Met Opera Pushes Back Opening Night: 'Social Distancing and Grand Opera Do Not Mix'

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The Metropolitan Opera season is getting shorter, along with some of its shows.The Met said Monday (June 1) it is pushing back opening night by nearly 3 1/2 months to the latest start in the company’s 137-year history and calling off four of next season’s new productions in fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.

It also announced about $60 million in emergency gifts had balanced its 2019-20 budget.“Social distancing and grand opera do not mix,” Met general manager Peter Gelb said.

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