The Met cancels all fall performances: Social distancing and the grand opera just don't go together

New York City's Metropolitan Opera has canceled all fall performances due to the lockdown, because "Social distancing and the grand opera just don't go together", as Met's General Manager Peter Gelb said. "Our doctors, our medical advisors agree that as long as social distancing is required, we cannot put on performances here" - he added. The Met is currently hoping to re-open its doors on December 31, 2020.