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Liliom at Lyric Opera House
Dates: 9/17/2026 - 9/27/2026
📍 Theatre: Lyric Opera House
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The Joffrey Ballet presents the Chicago Premiere of John Neumeier's landmark narrative ballet Liliom, inspired by Ferenc Molnár's 1909 play and the basis for Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel. The story follows Liliom, a charismatic but self-destructive carnival barker whose love for Julie unravels amid pride, poverty, and rage in a Depression-era amusement park. The production features live music performed on stage by the 16-piece Rob Parton's Jazztech Big Band in concert with the Lyric Opera Orchestra, conducted by Nathan Brock, with an evocative score by Michel Legrand.
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Cast and Creative Team for Liliom at Lyric Opera House
Creative Team
John Neumeier
Choreographer
Michel Legrand
Composer
Nathan Brock
Conductor
News About Liliom at Lyric Opera House
Tickets for a 20 Promotion to Return to Chicago Offering $20 Tickets
August 24, 2026 The League of Chicago Theatres will bring back its Tickets for a 20 promotion, offering $20 tickets to select Chicago-area productions through Hot Tix using a discount code.
LILIOM to Make Chicago Premiere With Joffrey Ballet in 2026-27 Season Opener
August 17, 2026 The Joffrey Ballet will open its season with the Chicago premiere of John Neumeier's LILIOM, performed at the Lyric Opera House with a live 16-piece jazz band and orchestra.About the Theatre
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