Chicago's Lyric Opera Launches Season with THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2015
CHICAGO – To open its 61st season, Lyric Opera of Chicago presents Mozart's joyous comedy The Marriage of Figaro, conducted by Henrik Nánási in a glamorous new production from renowned director Barbara Gaines, founder and artistic director of Chicago Shakespeare Theater. The Marriage of Figaro is Gaines' first non-Shakespearean opera, following her acclaimed operatic debut staging Verdi's Macbeth at Lyric in 2010.
Chicago's Lyric Opera to Launch Season with THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO, 9/26
by Matt Smith - Sep 16, 2015
CHICAGO – To open its 61st season, Lyric Opera of Chicago presents Mozart's joyous comedy The Marriage of Figaro, conducted by Henrik Nánási in a glamorous new production from renowned director Barbara Gaines, founder and artistic director of Chicago Shakespeare Theater. The Marriage of Figaro is Gaines' first non-Shakespearean opera, following her acclaimed operatic debut staging Verdi's Macbeth at Lyric in 2010.
98.7WFMT Broadcasts the Lyric Opera's 2014-15 Season, Beginning Today
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2014
The Lyric Opera of Chicago Broadcasts kick off the 2014-15 season today, Sept. 6 with the live broadcast of the 'Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park' free concert on 98.7WFMT and wfmt.com. The classical station's afternoon drive host Suzanne Nance and Lyric's dramaturg Roger Pines will serve as host and commentator respectively of this season's Lyric Opera of Chicago Broadcasts.
98.7WFMT to Broadcast the Lyric Opera's 2014-15 Season, Beginning 9/6
by BWW News Desk - Aug 26, 2014
The Lyric Opera of Chicago Broadcasts kick off the 2014-15 season on Sat., Sept. 6 with the live broadcast of the “Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park” free concert on 98.7WFMT and wfmt.com. The classical station's afternoon drive host Suzanne Nance and Lyric's dramaturg Roger Pines will serve as host and commentator respectively of this season's Lyric Opera of Chicago Broadcasts.
Broadcasts of the 2013-14 Lyric Opera of Chicago Season to Air on WFMT
by Jillian Gaier - May 16, 2014
Beginning on Saturday, May 17, and continuing every Saturday through July 5, The Lyric Opera Broadcasts of the 2013/14 Lyric Opera of Chicago season will be rebroadcast internationally by The WFMT Radio Network and heard locally on 98.7WFMT.
WFMT's Peter van de Graaff and Lyric Opera of Chicago's dramaturg Roger Pines host the eight opening-night broadcasts of the 2013-14 season.
Lyric Opera of Chicago's Opening Night Gala Set for 10/5
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 23, 2013
On Saturday, October 5, elegantly dressed guests will make their red-carpet entrances amidst the paparazzi and onlookers at the Civic Opera House. It's the opening night of Giuseppe Verdi'sOtello, which launches Lyric Opera of Chicago's 59th season. Doors open at 4pm and the performance begins at 5pm, concluding shortly after 8pm.
Lyric Opera of Chicago Broadcasts to Kick Off 2013-14 Season on 9/7
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 20, 2013
The Lyric Opera of Chicago Broadcasts kick off the 2013-14 season on Sat., Sept. 7 with the live broadcast of the “Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park” free concert on 98.7WFMTand www.wfmt.com. The classical station's program director and “Through the Night” hostPeter Van de Graaff and Lyric's dramaturg Roger Pines will serve as host and commentator respectively of this season's Lyric Opera of Chicago Broadcasts.
