That was then, this is now; Met has no recourse but to reverse employment decision

Metropolitan Opera, Facing Sharp Losses, Furloughs Dozens - The New York Times: With the company’s September opening in jeopardy, it will put 41 staff members on indefinite furlough and cut 11 others to part-time hours.



(Small) silver lining:  The free nightly rebroadcasts are popular, attracting significant audiences and creating a dividend for the company, however.