For the second year in a row, the COC's attendance was at 95 percent of capacity. Box office revenue rose by more than 15 percent to a record C$8.3 million, and fundraising rose by 7 percent.
The company also said that attendance remained strong during the first months of the 2005-06 season, and that construction of the new Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts was proceeding as scheduled and on budget. The COC will move into the new building in September 2006.
Lileana Blain-Cruz directs the new production, opening April 23.
The Cuban-born composer is this season's Debs Composer's Chair.
The cast is led by Bryonha Marie and Nathan Gunn, with Tony winner Ted Sperling at the baton.
The season, opening September 21, will include 58 ballets across 21 weeks of performances.
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