
S2 Ep. 4: “His Grace the Duke” with Lauri Pitkus and Douglas Purver
The Official Gilded Age Podcast
The Construction and Cost of the Opera House
Exploring the tiers of boxes in the theater and the financial challenges faced by the Met in leasing them, this chapter delves into the escalating construction costs of the Opera House, exceeding the initial budget and reaching a total estimate of $1,525,000.
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