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New York City Opera’s Theater Debut Celebration will mark an extraordinary moment in the company’s history, celebrating its return to the stage on the opening night of the David H. Koch Theater — unveiling the state-of-the-art renovations — and welcoming General Manager and Artistic Director George Steel for his inaugural season. This landmark evening will honor David Koch, whose extraordinary generosity has provided a new home for New York City Opera and New York City Ballet.
The gala concert, American Voices, will showcase great music from American opera and musical theater performed by world-renowned New York City Opera stars including Amy Burton, Joyce Castle, Anna Christy, Joyce DiDonato, Lauren Flanigan, Anthony Dean Griffey, Marc Kudisch, Samuel Ramey, and Julius Rudel.
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright also will perform as a special guest during the concert. The concert also will feature a special guest performance by New York City Ballet — a fitting partnership to recognize the 50th Anniversary of Lincoln Center. The evening will include a fabulous auction of luxury items and priceless experiences, all to be auctioned off by Chairman of Sotheby's North and South America, Jamie Niven.
All proceeds from the Theater Debut Celebration support City Opera’s mission to produce innovative productions of new and classic work, reach a wide audience with affordable ticket prices, and bring music into the lives of thousands of students each year through its acclaimed education programs in New York City public schools.
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