“In response to the recession, the Metropolitan Opera’s Board of Directors has decided to subsidize some of the best seats for weekend evening performances for the duration of the opera season. Approximately 16,000 prime seats in the Orchestra and Grand Tier, ranging in price from $295 to $140, will be available for $25 through a weekly drawing beginning December 8.”

More on how, when and how much at metopera.org.

UPDATE: A cher member of the loyal public reminds La Cieca that

… the poster portrait of Ms. Midler is by the late, great Kenn Duncan. You might be interested in directing your cher public to a lovely exhibition of Duncan’s work:

Divas! The Fabulous Photography of Kenn Duncan

From October 27, 2008 through January 3, 2009
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
40 Lincoln Center Plaza
Hours: Tues, Wed & Fri: 11 to 6; Mon, Thurs: 12 to 8; Sat: 10 to 6

To celebrate the publication of “Divas! The Fabulous Photography of Kenn Duncan,” the Library presents a selection of Kenn Duncan’s photographs of celebrated women performers from the worlds of theater, ballet, and music, including Bette Midler, Angela Lansbury, Gelsey Kirkland, Suzanne Farrell, and Bernadette Peters.

La Cieca

James Jorden (who wrote under the names "La Cieca" and "Our Own JJ") was the founder and editor of parterre box. During his 20 year career as an opera critic he wrote for the New York Times, Opera, Gay City News, Opera Now, Musical America and the New York Post. He also raised his voice in punditry on National Public Radio. From time to time he directed opera, including three unsuccessful productions of Don Giovanni. He also contributed a regular column on opera for the New York Observer. James died in October 2023.

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