This small, 107-seat theater is the most intimate opera venue in the city. The company has an impressive repertoire and continues to receive accolades from critics around the world. Ticket prices are not as high as the Met, but they're on the rise. The company tends to perform popular Italian classics like Verdi and Puccini, so reserve tickets early. Performances are on Saturday and Sunday.
The Amato Opera Theater, Inc., founded in 1948 as a non-profit organization, originally opened with two goals in mind: to present "good" opera at affordable prices, and to give up-and-coming singers a stage on which to gain experience. The company often showcased students from Tony Amato's opera classes. Amato was the director of the Opera Workshop at The America Theatre Wing at the time. Early performances were free, as union regulations prohibited the company from charging admission, and contributions were requested during intermission. Today, the Amato Company continues to provide a testing ground for young singers seeking training and experience in opera.
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