The opera’s costume shop partnered with Grady Hospital in Atlanta and is now working full time to produce masks and hospital gowns for the health care staff. The masks are designed to be worn ...

A new mask for singers has been developed and tested by the San Francisco Opera in collaboration with medics and researchers. The company is testing it in rehearsals for its first post-pandemic show.

Chris Wiacek models a Venetian-style mask. The Syracuse Opera is having a mask design competition for its production of "Rigoletto". Photo is courtesy of Amelia Beamish/AB Photography.

By Javier C. Hernández Masks are no longer required in New York City schools, gyms, taxis and most theaters. But a night at the opera or the ballet still involves putting on a proper face covering.