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Peter Gelb said he hoped giving away the tickets would ultimately expand the paying audience.
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Peter Gelb stated that he hopes the free ticket program will eventually increase the Metropolitan Opera's paying audience.
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Peter Gelb
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{
    "person": "Peter Gelb",
    "organization": "Metropolitan Opera"
}
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September 30, 2026 at 11:04 PM (1 week ago)
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September 30, 2026 at 11:04 PM (1 week ago)

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Opera for New Yorkers: Mamdani and the Met’s 70,000-Ticket Giveaway
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/24/arts/music/mamdani-met-opera-free-tickets.html

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, known for populist initiatives, has partnered with the Metropolitan Opera to distribute 70,000 free tickets annually. This program aims to broaden opera's audience and support the Met's $1.5 billion fundraising campaign.

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