Rooms & Rates

OPERA America’s National Opera Center offers you a selection of versatile performance, rehearsal, meeting, and event spaces custom-built to suit the needs of opera and the performing arts.

For assistance in planning your next visit, contact us at Reservations@operaamerica.org or 212.796.8630.

The prices listed below reflect the full range of rental rates, including Member, nonprofit, and standard pricing. Learn more about savings for OPERA America Members and nonprofits, as well as additional pricing details in our Rental Overview.

During select times every week, individuals seeking space for creative rehearsal can book the facility's economy, standard, and premium studios starting at $5 per hour with Studio Happy Hours.

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Submit a booking inquiry and consult the rental overview for full technical details.

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Rental Overview

Private Studios

CAPACITY
4–12 By Room

The National Opera Center’s nine studios provide private space for solo practice, coachings, or small ensembles. Available in three tiered sizes, all studios include regularly tuned pianos, musicians’ chairs, music stands, and wall mirrors.

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Hourly Rates

Basic

Member: $16.50 – $28.50 Standard: $22 – $38

Marc A. Scorca Hall

CAPACITY
15 Basic / 72 Premium

The centerpiece of the National Opera Center, Marc A. Scorca Hall offers you an impressive yet intimate space for performances, recitals, auditions, and recordings. The acoustically excellent venue features a regularly tuned Yamaha 7’ grand piano, raised stage with theatrical lighting, professional audio-visual recording, projecting and streaming systems, and a green room.

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Hourly Rates

Basic

Member: $156 Standard: $208

Premium

Member: $181 Standard: $233

Rehearsal Hall

CAPACITY
15 Basic / 60 Premium

The Rehearsal Hall allows you the creative flexibility of running a workshop, producing a chamber concert, holding auditions, or hosting a special event. The adaptable space features a regularly tuned Steinway Hamburg D 9' grand piano, adjustable lighting, and a professional built-in audio-visual recording system.

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Hourly Rates

Basic

Member: $105 Standard: $140

Premium

Member: $125 Standard: $160

Charles MacKay Studio

CAPACITY
15 Basic / 30 Premium

The multipurpose Charles MacKay Studio offers you a mid-sized venue for auditions, rehearsals, receptions, and meetings. With natural and overhead lighting, the room features a regularly tuned Yamaha 5’3” grand piano and a built-in teleconference setup.

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Hourly Rates

Basic

Member: $66 Standard: $88

Premium

Member: $76 Standard: $98