The latest news on performances of Opera in Chicago.
In this excerpt from Donizetti's THE DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT, bel canto superstar Lawrence Brownlee (Tonio) displays his stratospheric singing in 'Ah! mes amis' ('Ah, my friends'), celebrating that as a member of the regiment, he can now marry his love, Marie.
Lyric Opera of Chicago has released footage of their production of Janáček’s JENŮFA, now running through November 26th.
Janáček’s dramatic masterpiece Jenůfa will return to Lyric Opera of Chicago for the first time in more than 20 years, November 12 – 26, 2023.
In this video interview from the Lyric Opera of Chicago, the renowned tenor Lawrence Brownlee discusses his character's growth and how he prepares for the nine astonishing high C's in 'A mes amis.
Lyric Opera of Chicago will bring this production of Donizetti’s The Daughter of the Regiment — bel canto opera’s equivalent of vintage champagne — to the city for the first time.
Get a first look at the highly anticipated production of DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT at Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Lyric Opera of Chicago's Ryan Opera Center is now accepting applications for the 2024/25 Ensemble Conductor, Stage Director, and Stage Manager positions.
Discover all the essential information about Janáček's Jenůfa at Lyric Opera of Chicago, including dates, venue, and what to expect from this highly anticipated production.
Check out production photos from Lyric Opera of Chicago’s production of Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman, running September 23 to October 7, 2023 here!
Donizetti's beloved comic opera The Daughter of the Regiment marches onto the Lyric Opera of Chicago stage for the first time in 50 years, November 4-25, 2023.
Lyric Opera of Chicago announces the launch of a new accessibility initiative for its 2023/24 Season: the SoundShirt, a pilot program that brings wearable technology to the opera house for the first time.
Get ready for an extraordinary evening as Lyric Opera of Chicago presents the highly-anticipated performance by Audra McDonald.
Two Chicago-based companies Ouroboros Opera and The Valkyrie Ensemble will join forces this month to produce the Chicago Premiere of La Femme Bohème – the beloved Puccini opera La Bohème with a twist.
Get all the details about the upcoming performance of Wagner's The Flying Dutchman at The Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Discover the breathtaking performance of Lyric Opera of Chicago's The Factotum on Film, available for free streaming until September.
Lyric Opera of Chicago is ushering in the 2023/24 cultural season on a high note with Sunday in the Park with Lyric, an evening of beautiful music led by Enrique Mazzola.
Single tickets go on sale tomorrow — Thursday, June 15 at 10 a.
Get a first look at Ryan McCartan performing 'Something's Coming' in an all-new video.
Get a first look at Ryan McCartan, Kanisha Marie Feliciano, Brett Thiele, Amanda Castro, and Yurel Echezarreta in West Side Story at Lyric Opera of Chicago!
Read Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Chicago Federation of Musicians #10-208's joint statement on their agreement.
After a three-month nationwide search, the Chicago Opera Theater Board of Directors has named veteran artistic leader and stage director Lawrence Edelson as next General Director of the company.
Lyric Opera of Chicago is launching a new Artist-in-Residence program.
Lyric Opera of Chicago will hold auditions for solo dancers with significant stage experience for its upcoming production of Aida by Giuseppe Verdi.
Chicago Opera Theater (COT), Chicago's foremost producer of new and reimagined opera, has announced its 50th Anniversary season in 2023/24.
Ryan McCartan, Kanisha Marie Feliciano, Brett Thiele, Amanda Castro, and Yurel Echezarreta will headline Lyric Opera of Chicago’s production of West Side Story.
Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced the company’s 2023/24 Season, which takes audiences on a global tour of opera featuring a richly curated slate of musical events in six different languages.
Get a first look at photos of Carmen at Lyric Opera of Chicago!
Due to its limited run and the high interest in the production, Lyric will release the film of The Factotum.
After a five year hiatus, Lyric Opera of Chicago is back this Spring with Wine Auction 2023, on May 13.
Lyric Opera of Chicago will hold auditions for solo dancers with significant stage experience for its upcoming production of The Daughter of the Regiment by Gaetano Donizetti.
See details about the world premiere of Proximity at Lyric Opera of Chicago!
Based on the beloved fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, HANSEL AND GRETEL gets a whimsical makeover in this popular production.
Get a first look at the world premiere of The Factotum at Lyric Opera of Chicago, running February 3-12, 2023.
Opera’s legendary femme fatale returns to Lyric Opera of Chicago with Bizet’s Carmen — March 11 – April 7, 2023 — starring J’Nai Bridges, a leading interpreter of the famous title role and a singer with deep Chicago roots.
Lyric Opera of Chicago is presenting the return of Humperdinck's deliciously dark fairytale Hansel and Gretel, January 25 to February 5, 2023.
Get a first look at photos of Lyric Opera of Chicago's return of Humperdinck's deliciously dark fairytale Hansel and Gretel, January 25 to February 5, 2023.
A classic fairytale returns to life as Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel comes to Lyric Opera of Chicago in a universally acclaimed production, back by popular demand for six performances, January 25–February 3, 2023.
Opera gets a dramatic remix by Lyric Opera of Chicago with the world premiere of the new soul opera The Factotum created by Will Liverman and DJ King Rico, presented at Chicago’s Harris Theater for five performances, February 3–12, 2023.
Lyric Opera of Chicago is present Verdi’s towering masterpiece Don Carlos — performed for the first time at Lyric in its definitive five-act version with the matchless eloquence of its original French text — for five performances only, November 9-25, 2022.
King Roger, or Król Roger in Polish, will be presented in a semi-staged production featuring a massive chorus of 120 singers and a 72 piece orchestra at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance 205 E Randolph St, in two performances only; Friday, November 18 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, November 20, at 3:0
