The Opera Tattler

San Francisco Opera's 89th season started on September 9, 2011 and finished on July 8, 2012. Nine operas were held at the War Memorial Opera House in 72 performances. The Company concluded Fiscal Year 2011-12 (FY 12) with a a deficit of $1,561,074 on an operating budget of $70,027,011. Total operating revenue for FY12 fell from $35,947,397 to $32,955,687, with income from ticket sales consistent with FY11 at $24,302,997. Contributions to the FY12 Annual Fund reflected a 6.5% increase over the previous year and hit a record level of $35,510,250 in financial support from approximately 8,300 donors.

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