Jane Lynch to Bring Solo Show to Lyric Opera of Chicago in December

Lyric Opera of Chicago will showcase acclaimed actress, singer, and comedian Jane Lynch in "See Jane Sing," her hilarious cabaret show, on Thursday, December, 17 and Friday, December 18 at 7:00pm and 9:30pm.

Lynch is known to audiences around the world for her Emmy and Golden Globe winning role as Sue Sylvester on Glee and recently made her Broadway debut in the revival of Annie.

Tickets for the four performances of "See Jane Sing" go on sale on Saturday, August 1, and are available at lyricopera.org or at 312-827-5600. Seating for these special performances will be cabaret-style, with the audience seated on the stage, facing out to view the iconic art-deco Ardis Krainik Theatre at Lyric Opera, with drinks and small plates served throughout the performance.
Tickets start at $50 and premium seating is also available.

"I can't wait to come home and bring our cabaret show to Chicago for the holidays!" says Lynch. "Playing at the beautiful Lyric Opera theater for the very first time is the best gift of all!"

In "See Jane Sing," Lynch takes audiences on a musical journey through a world of songs from Broadway to cabaret. Lynch puts her own distinctive spin on "If Wishes Were Rainbows," "Mr. Monotony," "Far From the Home I Love," and "Skeletons/Blood" from A Mighty Wind. In an evening that departs in a big way from your typical Broadway narrative, Lynch, accompanied by a five-piece band, builds the performance around her musical chops and comedic wit and charm. Joining her on stage for parts of the show are special guest Kate Flannery (Meredith on The Office), who plays Lynch's mischievous vocal partner, and Tim Davis, the talented former musical arranger on Glee.

Lynch made her Lyric debut as master of ceremonies of the company's 60th Anniversary Concert in November 2014, introducing operatic stars and performing in a few comedic skits with friends from The Second City and Lyric's own creative consultant Renée Fleming.

A native of Evergreen Park and Dolton, Illinois, Lynch first cut her theatrical teeth at The Second City, Steppenwolf Theatre, and in many church basements all over the greater Chicagoland area. In addition to hosting Hollywood Game Night on NBC, Jane's recent film credits include A.C.O.D, The Three Stooges, Wreck-It Ralph, Julie & Julia, Shrek Forever After, The Post Grad Survival Guide, Paul, and Brownie Masters. Her latest TV project, Angel From Hell, will air this fall on CBS.

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