Schuyler Chapin
1923–2009 (age 86)
Biography
Schuyler Chapin guided New York City's performing arts through decades of leadership, from serving as general manager of the Metropolitan Opera to later overseeing the city's cultural affairs programs. Born 1923, he believed that opera, ballet, and theater could open doors for every resident and worked tirelessly to keep those stages vibrant.
He mentored young producers, welcomed audiences from all walks of life, and ensured the city invested in arts education so that a rising generation could find its own voice. The arts world remembers him as someone who blended high standards with genuine warmth, a legacy now honored at Green-Wood and beyond.