San Francisco Opera and its orchestra reached a tentative four-year agreement on September 17, ending a strike that cost five performances. The 104th season now opens September 22 with Simon Boccanegra.
San Francisco Opera has canceled all performances through September 20, including Sunday’s opening night of Mary, Queen of Scots, as the orchestra strike enters a second week. Ticket holders can request a refund, a credit or donate the value.
The San Francisco Opera Orchestra strike has cancelled two performances and the company has not said whether this week’s Simon Boccanegra will go ahead. Here is what refunds are on offer and what each side is arguing about.
The San Francisco Opera Orchestra went on strike less than an hour before the September 12 curtain, cancelling the season opener and the free Opera in the Park concert the next day.
The San Francisco Opera Orchestra told patrons on August 27 that it will not play the September 12 opening of Simon Boccanegra unless management reaches a new contract first.
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