The Listeners is a new opera by Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek, set to premiere at the Lyric Opera of Chicago from March 30 to April 11, 2025. Centered around a school teacher named Claire, portrayed by Nicole Heaston, whose life is disrupted by a mysterious droning sound, the opera explores themes of isolation and community as a group of "listeners" forms around her. Conducted by Enrique Mazzola and directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz, this production integrates innovative videography and immersive storytelling techniques. Joining Heaston are Kyle Ketelsen as Howard, Claire's obsessive group leader, and rising-star soprano Jasmine Habersham as Ashley, Claire’s daughter.
Cast and Creative Team for The Listeners at Lyric Opera of Chicago
Cast
Jasmine Habersham
Ashley
Finn Sagal
Ensemble.
Sophia Maekawa
Ensemble
Gemma Nha
Ensemble
Adia Evans
Ensemble
Joseph Lim
Thom
John Moore
Dillon
Zachary Nelson
Paul
Jonas Hacker
Kyle
Daniela Mack
Angela
Kyle Ketelsen
Howard
Nicole Heaston
Claire
Creative Team
Royce Vavrek
Librettist
Missy Mazzoli
Composer
Enrique Mazzola
Conductor
Lileana Blain-Cruz
Director
Mikhaela Mahony
Revival Director
Adam Rigg
Set Designer
Kaye Voyce
Costume Designer
Yi Zhao
Lighting Designer
Hannah Wasileski
Video Designer
Michael Black
Chorus Director and Head of Music
Raja Feather Kelly
Choreographer
Zoe Scofield
Revival Choreographer
John Mangum
General Director, President & CEO
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