Photos: First Look at CARMEN at Lyric Opera of Chicago
Get a first look at photos of Carmen at Lyric Opera of Chicago!
Chicago Opera News Coverage — Page 4
The latest news on performances of Opera in Chicago.
Lyric Opera of Chicago to Produce Film Version of World Premiere THE FACTOTUM
Due to its limited run and the high interest in the production, Lyric will release the film of The Factotum.
The Countdown To Lyric Opera Of Chicago's Wine Auction 2023 Begins
After a five year hiatus, Lyric Opera of Chicago is back this Spring with Wine Auction 2023, on May 13.
Lyric Opera of Chicago to Hold Dance Auditions for THE DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT
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.
What You Need to Know About the World Premiere of PROXIMITY at Lyric Opera of Chicago
See details about the world premiere of Proximity at Lyric Opera of Chicago!
VIDEO: Eric Einhorn Discussing the Production of HANSEL & GRETEL
Based on the beloved fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, HANSEL AND GRETEL gets a whimsical makeover in this popular production.
Photos: First Look at the World Premiere of THE FACTOTUM at Lyric Opera of Chicago
Get a first look at the world premiere of The Factotum at Lyric Opera of Chicago, running February 3-12, 2023.
What You Need to Know About CARMEN at Lyric Opera of Chicago
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.
Video: First Look at HANSEL AND GRETEL at Lyric Opera of Chicago
Lyric Opera of Chicago is presenting the return of Humperdinck's deliciously dark fairytale Hansel and Gretel, January 25 to February 5, 2023.
Photos: First Look at HANSEL AND GRETEL at Lyric Opera of Chicago
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.
What You Need to Know About Humperdinck's HANSEL AND GRETEL at Lyric Opera of Chicago
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.
What You Need to Know About THE FACTOTUM World Premiere at Lyric Opera of Chicago
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.
Photos: First Look at DON CARLOS at Lyric Opera of Chicago
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.
Chicago Premiere Of Grand Polish Opera KING ROGER Announced At Chicago Opera Theater
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
What You Need to Know About LE COMTE ORY at Lyric Opera of Chicago
Comedy takes center stage at Lyric Opera of Chicago, as Rossini’s frothy delight Le Comte Ory makes its Lyric premiere for five performances only, November 13 – November 26, 2022.
Desirée Hassler and Colleen Bruton join DR. SEUSS AT THE OPERA at Skokie Theatre
JAM Orchestra is continuing into its 5th illustrious season with something a little different: a family friendly concert of two Dr.
Lyric Opera of Chicago Names Jennifer Elaine Boyd New Vice President of People & Culture
The Leadership team at Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced that Jennifer Elaine Boyd will join the company as its new Vice President of People & Culture.
Lyric Opera of Chicago to Present ERNANI Beginning This Week
Lyric Opera of Chicago will kick off the Chicago cultural season with Verdi’s Ernani from September 9 to October 1, 2022.
Renée Fleming & Rod Gilfry to Star in THE BRIGHTNESS OF LIGHT at Lyric Opera of Chicago
Renée Fleming, Lyric’s own special projects advisor, is joined by charismatic baritone Rod Gilfry for an extraordinary musical event: the Midwest premiere of the song cycle The Brightness of Light, composed by Pulitzer Prize winner Kevin Puts, followed by a program featuring songs from the Gr
Manfred Honeck to Makes U.S. Opera Debut with at The Met, Returns to Chicago & San Francisco Symphonies
After opening his 15th season as Music Director of the Pittsburgh Symphony with a gala benefit featuring Joshua Bell (Sep 17), Honeck makes his American operatic debut with Mozart's Idomeneo at New York's Metropolitan Opera (Sep 28–Oct 20); returns to the podiums of the Chicago Symphony (Nov 17–
Lyric Opera of Chicago to Hold Dance Auditions for CARMEN This Month
Lyric Opera of Chicago will hold auditions for solo dancers with significant stage experience for its upcoming production of Carmen, the classic opera by Georges Bizet, on Sunday, August 28, 2022.
Details Announced for Lyric Opera of Chicago's Season Opener ERNANI
Lyric Opera of Chicago will kick off the cultural season with a bang as Verdi’s Ernani takes the stage, with performances from September 9 to October 1, 2022.
Watch: Lyric Opera of Chicago's VERDI VOICES Concert Now Available for Free Digital Streaming
Lyric Opera of Chicago’s recent Verdi Voices concert starring three of the world’s most accomplished Verdians — soprano Tamara Wilson, tenor Russell Thomas, and conductor and Lyric Opera of Chicago Music Director Enrique Mazzola — is now available digitally and can be streamed for free here
Single Tickets for Lyric Opera of Chicago's 2022/23 Season on Sale Today
Single tickets are on sale today for Lyric Opera of Chicago’s exciting 2022/23 Season, which features bold productions of classic operas, rarely performed masterworks of operatic comedy and drama, two Lyric world premieres set in Chicago, and two grand-scale productions of classic Broadway musical
Lyric Opera of Chicago to Present Wine Auction 2023
Lyric Opera of Chicago is celebrating the return of its famed Wine Auction 2023, to be held on May 13, 2023.
Single Tickets on Sale Now for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF and WEST SIDE STORY at Lyric Opera of Chicago
Single tickets are on sale now for two of the most anticipated events of Chicago’s 2022/23 cultural season, Lyric Opera of Chicago’s grandly scaled productions of two classic musicals: the North American premiere of a newly reimagined Fiddler on the Roof and a revival of West Side Story, the
Lyric Opera of Chicago Announces Matthew Ozawa as Chief Artistic Administration Officer
The leadership team at Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced that Matthew Ozawa will join the company in a newly created senior position: Chief Artistic Administration Officer.
Lyric Opera of Chicago Announces 2022/23 Season Featuring Two World Premieres
Lyric Opera of Chicago today announced the company’s 2022/23 Season, featuring productions of classic operas, a continuing long-term focus on developing and presenting new work, plus the return of Lyric’s annual spring musical.
Working in Concert International Women's Day Concert Features Top Female Talent
Award-winning female singers are centerstage for an International Women's Day (IWD) concert celebrating this year's IWD theme, “Break the Bias.
Lyric Opera of Chicago Postpones PROVING UP
Anthony Freud, Lyric Opera of Chicago’s general director, president & CEO, announced today that the company’s production of Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek’s chamber opera Proving Up, planned for January 22-30, 2022 at the Goodman’s Owen Theatre, has been postponed.
Lyric Opera of Chicago to Present PROVING UP
Lyric Opera of Chicago will present the acclaimed chamber opera by the award-winning team of composer Missy Mazzoli and librettist Royce Vavrek: Proving Up, performed at the Goodman’s Owen Theatre, January 22–30, 2022.
Chicago Opera Theater Presents Family-Friendly Holiday Opera BECOMING SANTA CLAUS
Chicago Opera Theater, Chicago's foremost producer of contemporary and re-imagined opera, continues its 2021-2022 season with the Chicago premiere of the seasonal treat, Becoming Santa Claus, in three performances only, December 11, 17 & 19, at the Studebaker Theater, 410 S.
BWW Review: THE MAGIC FLUTE Brings New Life to a Classic at Lyric Opera
A boy and girl falling in love, a vengeful mother-in-law hunting an alleged kidnapper, and .
ONLINE VIRTUAL OPERA TOUR Begins November 2 on Home Computer Screens
This evening our online show is Los Angeles Opera’s La Traviata from 2006 with: Renée Fleming, Rolando Villazón, Renato Bruson, Suzanna Guzmán, Anna Akhimova, Daniel Montenegro, Philip Kraus, James Creswell, Sal Malaki, and Mark Kelley.
Lyric Opera Of Chicago Announces Paul Gunning As New VP & Chief Marketing Officer
The leadership team at Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced that Paul Gunning will join the company as its new vice president and chief marketing officer.
A Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration to Be Presented at Nichols Concert Hall, January 2022
The Music Institute of Chicago presents two January matinee concerts at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, spotlighting a variety of musical genres.
Mozart's THE MAGIC FLUTE to Open at Lyric Opera of Chicago
A prince’s valiant quest leads to love at first sight.
Chicago Opera Theater's Daring CARMEN Stars Barton and Blythe
This September, Chicago audiences will have the truly rare opportunity to hear two world-class dramatic mezzo-sopranos debut new roles opposite one another in Chicago Opera Theater's Carmen.
