Review: LA BOHEME at Lyric Opera Of Chicago
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Chicago Opera News Coverage — Page 2
The latest news on performances of Opera in Chicago.
Photos: LA BOHEME At Chicago Lyric Opera
Love burns bright in the City of Light as Puccini’s La Bohème returns to Lyric Opera of Chicago on Saturday, March 15, 2025.
MEDEA, SALOME and More Set for Lyric Opera of Chicago 2025/26 Season
Lyric Opera of Chicago has revealed the company’s 2025/26 Season, its first complete season featuring Medea, Salome and more.
Great Lakes Operetta To Present OPERETTA AROUND THE WORLD
Great Lakes Operetta's inaugural 2024-2025 season continues with its second concert: Operetta Around the World: A Concert of Light Opera Gems from Across the Globe.
Lyric Opera of Chicago to Hold Auditions for 2026/27 Ensemble Singers and Pianists
Applications are now open for singers and pianists for Lyric Opera of Chicago's 2026/27 Ensemble.
Lyric Opera To Present Sondra Radvanovsky THE PUCCINI HEROINES In February
Lyric Opera of Chicago will present Sondra Radvanovsky in Sondra Radvanovsky in Concert: The Puccini Heroines, for three performances only, February 8–16, 2025.
Photos: Jeanine Tesori and Tazewell Thompson’s BLUE Opens At Chicago Lyric Opera
An intimate look at family, faith, and community in times of grief and healing, Blue makes its Chicago premiere at Lyric Opera of Chicago from November 16 to December 1, 2024.
Video/Photos: THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO At Lyric Opera
The Marriage of Figaro returns to Lyric Opera of Chicago for eight performances only, November 9–30, 2024.
Lyric Opera of Chicago To Celebrate The Life Of Sir Andrew Davis In February Concert
Lyric Opera has announced a concert on February 15, 2025, celebrating the life and career of Sir Andrew Davis, featuring performances by renowned artists and the Lyric Opera Orchestra.
Lyric Opera Of Chicago Reveals Special Events In Conjunction With BLUE Premiere
Lyric Opera of Chicago will present special events to accompany the premiere of BLUE, including panel discussions and community engagement activities, enhancing the opera experience for attendees.
Video: 'wer Ein Holdes Weib Errungen' from Beethoven's FIDELIO at Lyric Opera of Chicago
Watch the joyful finale of Beethoven's FIDELIO where Leonore (Elza van den Heever) and Florestan (Russell Thomas) celebrate freedom and love after Pizzaro's corrupt schemes are exposed.
Karen Slack, Lyric Unlimited's Artist-In-Residence, To Present Three-Part Recital Series
Karen Slack, Lyric Unlimited's Artist-In-Residence, will present a three-part recital series exploring diverse musical genres and themes, offering audiences a unique musical experience.
Video: Verdi's RIGOLETTO at Lyric Opera of Chicago
Opening Chicago’s cultural season with a vengeance, Verdi’s psychological thriller Rigoletto returns to Lyric Opera of Chicago through October 6, 2024.
Photos: Lyric Opera of Chicago Presents Verdi's RIGOLETTO
Opening Chicago’s cultural season with a vengeance, Verdi’s psychological thriller Rigoletto returns to Lyric Opera of Chicago, September 14 to October 6, 2024.
Lyric Opera of Chicago and Chicago Opera Theater Join Forces for Free Panel On Two Operas Based On The Same Story
Chicago's two major opera companies – Lyric Opera of Chicago (Lyric) and Chicago Opera Theater (COT) – will join forces for a unique discussion on two operas based on the same source material: Ludwig van Beethoven's only opera Fidelio – to be presented at Lyric from September 26 through Octobe
Chicago Opera Theater Presents North American Premiere Of LEONORA
Chicago Opera Theater (COT), Chicago's foremost producer of new and rarely produced operas, begins its 2024/25 Season, with an exciting and aptly timed production of the North American premiere of Leonora.
Lyric Opera of Chicago Names John Mangum as General Director, President & CEO
John Mangum has been named General Director, President & CEO of Lyric Opera of Chicago, bringing extensive experience in artistic and performing arts leadership.
Bellissima Opera's Summer Double-Header BOXING & SPEED DATING to Open Next Weekend
Bellissima Opera will present double-header featuring a new work on friendship, rivalry, racism, and redemption during WWII, paired with a modern exploration of romance and life.
New Jazz Opera PAUL ROBESON: MAN OF THE PEOPLE Will Begin Performances This June
Paul Robeson: Man Of The People, a new jazz poetry opera will have its Chicago premiere: Friday, June 7, 2024 with a free performance at Hamilton Park District.
Lyric Opera Of Chicago Names Karen Slack As Its Newest Artist-in-Residence
Karen Slack has joined Lyric Opera of Chicago as the newest Artist-in-Residence, bringing her acclaimed talent and experience to the renowned opera company.
Chicago Opera Theater Announces Two Premieres and More for 2024-25 Season
Discover the exciting new season announced by CHICAGO OPERA THEATER for 2024-25.
Video: Russell Thomas Performs 'Celeste Aida' from Verdi's AIDA at Lyric Opera of Chicago
Get a first listen to the beginning of Act One, where Verdi gives Radamès (sung here by Lyric favorite Russell Thomas) one of the most challenging and iconic tenor arias in the repertoire — 'Celeste Aida.
Video: Watch 'Triumphal March' from Verdi's AIDA at Lyric Opera of Chicago
For the first time in more than a decade, Verdi’s romantic and political drama Aida has returned to Lyric Opera of Chicago through April 7, 2024.
Patti LuPone, Jeanine Tesori's BLUE & More Set for Lyric Opera of Chicago 2024/25 Season
Lyric Opera of Chicago has revealed its 2024/25 Season.
Video: Watch a Trailer for Lyric Opera of Chicago's Production of Verdi's AIDA
For the first time in more than a decade, Verdi’s romantic and political drama Aida returns to Lyric Opera of Chicago, March 9 to April 7, 2024.
Photos: First Look At AIDA At Lyric Opera of Chicago
For the first time in more than a decade, Verdi’s romantic and political drama Aida returns to Lyric Opera of Chicago, March 9 to April 7, 2024.
Video: Watch Alessandro Corbelli Sing 'Miei Rampolli Femminini' from Rossini's CINDERELLA
Rule #1: Don't wake Don Magnifico! In this video, watch a scene from Rossini's CINDERELLA at Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Video: Jack Swanson Sings 'Si Ritrovarla io Giuro' from Rossini's CINDERELLA
Watch Tenor Jack Swanson sing 'Si Ritrovarla io Giuro', the iconic aria from Rossini's CINDERELLA in the video here!
Video: Justin Austin Sings 'What Makes a Man a Man' From CHAMPION at Lyric Opera of Chicago
Lyric Opera of Chicago has released video footage of Justin Austin performing 'What Makes a Man a Man' from Terence Blanchard's CHAMPION below.
Video: Get A First Look At Lyric Opera of Chicago's Production of Blanchard's CHAMPION
The music of Terence Blanchard has returned to Lyric Opera of Chicago with his first opera: Champion, an 'opera in jazz' inspired by the true story of boxer Emile Griffith, a professional boxer from the U.
Video: Conductor Yi-Chen Lin Discusses the Enduring Magic of Rossini's CINDERELLA
Rossini's CENERENTOLA — or, CINDERELLA — has been an audience favorite for more than 200 years.
Photos: First Look at CHAMPION at Lyric Opera of Chicago
The music of Terence Blanchard has returned to Lyric Opera of Chicago with his first opera: Champion, an 'opera in jazz' inspired by the true story of boxer Emile Griffith, a professional boxer from the U.
Video: Vasilisa Berzhanskaya Sings 'Non più mesta' from Rossini's CINDERELLA at Lyric Opera
Watch as in this joyful Act Two aria, the kind-hearted Angelina (mezzo-soprano Vasilisa Berzhanskaya in her U.
Video: Associate Choreographer Christopher Jackson Explores The Dance in Lyric Opera's CHAMPION
In an all-new video, Associate Choreographer Christopher Jackson discusses the gumbo of dance found in Terence Blanchard's CHAMPION.
CINDERELLA Opens This Sunday At Lyric Opera of Chicago
Rossini's popular retelling of the beloved Cinderella story, on stage at Lyric Opera of Chicago from January 21 to February 10, 2024, adds a few fabulous operatic twists to the traditional fairy tale.
VIDEO: Meet The Cast Of Lyric Opera Of Chicago's CINDERELLA
Meet the cast of The Lyric Opera of Chicago's CINDERELLA — onstage January 21 through February 10 starring Vasilisa Berzhanskaya, Jack Swanson, Alessandro Corbelli, Joshua Hopkins, Nicholas Newton, Teresa Castillo, and Sophia Maekawa in Jean-Pierre Ponnelle's iconic production.
VIDEO: Director James Robinson on Blanchard's CHAMPION
Learn about the world champion boxer and see how his story inspired Grammy Award-winning composer Terence Blanchard's first foray into opera in this interview with director James Robinson in an all-new video.
What You Need to Know About Blanchard and Cristofer's CHAMPION at Lyric Opera of Chicago
Lyric Opera of Chicago is presenting the Lyric premiere of Grammy Award-winning composer Terence Blanchard and Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning librettist Michael Cristofer’s knockout opera Champion.
VIDEO: Watch Nina Stemme as Kostelnička in Janáček's JENŮFA (Act Three)
Lyric Opera of Chicago has released video footage of Nina Stemme from their production of Janáček’s JENŮFA.
What You Need to Know about Rossini's CINDERELLA at Lyric Opera of Chicago
Lyric Opera of Chicago will present Rossini’s timeless romantic comedy Cinderella, transporting audiences to a world of enchantment from January 21 to February 10, 2024.