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S2 Ep. 4: “His Grace the Duke” with Lauri Pitkus and Douglas Purver

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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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