Hundreds of patrons who bought tickets to the New York City Opera's 2013-14 season will finally get a refund for the missed term. During that time, the company declared bankruptcy and many were left without retribution. Now, the company has sent out an email declaring that subscribers will be fully reimbursed.
For the 670 people who purchased tickets during the season, those patrons were left without due process. The City Opera tried to find a way to reimburse their audience, seeking permission from various outlets to refund the cash to spenders, and the court has finally allocated funds to be redistributed among ticket buyers.
In an email from NYCO Renaissance, the institution declared:
"You are entitled to and will receive a refund for tickets bought from the New York City Opera prior to bankruptcy. A letter will go out soon with details on how you will receive your cash payment."
This verdict was made possible by Judge Sean H. Lane of the United States Bankruptcy Court in Manhattan and is a guiding light for future performances about to go under.
This decision made by the court has also helped establish future reimbursement plans to help create a new sector that will grant refunds to operagoers left without a season.
General director to the opera, Michael Capasso, is all too familiar with files for bankruptcy. His former venture at the small DiCapo Opera Theater was also subject to bankruptcy.
While the refunds are being filed, the NYCO Renaissance commission is offering buyers half-priced tickets to its upcoming performance of Tosca.
Tosca was the first opera the NYCO ever staged back in 1944.
The grueling efforts of the NYCO have finally paid off and those who are loyal to the company will ultimately be reimbursed for a season that was highly anticipated.
Check out a performance from the NYCO below.
