New York’s Met Opera announces ‘necessary’ layoffs and pay cuts

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Source: theguardian.com
New York’s Met Opera announces ‘necessary’ layoffs and pay cuts

‘Cost-cutting’ announcement comes amid uncertainty over deal struck with Saudi Arabia to perform in Riyadh

New York’s Metropolitan Opera has announced a round of layoffs, pay cuts and program reductions as it grapples with financial strain.

The organization cited problems left over from the Covid pandemic, which drastically affected performing arts shows across the US and internationally.

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