Opera Philadelphia‘s Board of Directors has unanimously approved contract extensions for Anthony Roth Costanzo, General Director and President, and Corrado Rovaris, the Judy & Peter Leone Music Director.

With these extensions, Costanzo and Rovaris are now under contract through May 31, 2029. Costanzo’s initial three-year term began June 1, 2024, and was originally set to conclude in 2027, the same date as Rovaris’s prior agreement.

During the first 20 months, Costanzo has overseen a reimagining of the company’s operational and artistic trajectory. Additionally, the company has raised more than $7 million in gifts and pledges, resolving a budget shortfall, retiring accrued debt, and stabilizing the organization.

According to a press release, Opera Philadelphia closed the 2024-25 season with a $2.1 million surplus on its $11.1 million budget, even as it radically lowered barriers to entry through Pick Your Price, a ticketing model that makes every ticket available for $11.

In a statement, Charles C. Freyer, Chair of the Opera Philadelphia Board of Directors said, “The Board’s unanimous decision reflects both confidence and gratitude. Anthony and Corrado have guided Opera Philadelphia through an extraordinary period of renewal—artistically, financially, and organizationally—and we are thrilled to extend their leadership as the company builds toward its next chapter.”

Costanzo added, “The incredible growth and change that has taken root at Opera Philadelphia is thanks to the partnership and vision of our amazing board, artists, staff, supporters, and audiences, new and old. It is a privilege not only to lead this company, but to have an artistic soul mate like Corrado Rovaris by my side, reminding me at every turn how our passion for the art form can always lead the way.”

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