Lyric Opera of Chicago Opens New Production of Wagner's PARSIFAL Today
Only the greatest opera companies in the world have the resources and orchestral forces to mount the massive and complex masterpieces of Richard Wagner.
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Lyric Opera of Chicago Presents PARSIFAL, Now thru 11/29
Only the greatest opera companies in the world have the resources and orchestral forces to mount the massive and complex masterpieces of Richard Wagner.
Kevin Newbury to Direct World Premiere of Lyric Opera of Chicago's BEL CANTO
Anthony Freud, general director of Lyric Opera of Chicago, announced today that the acclaimed American director Kevin Newbury will direct the world-premiere production of Bel Canto during the company's 2015-16 season.
Lyric Opera of Chicago & The Second City Take Home Two Jeff Awards for THE SECOND CITY GUIDE TO THE OPERA
The Second City Guide to the Opera, the groundbreaking collaboration by Lyric Opera of Chicago and The Second City, won Jeff Awards for Best Production: Revue and Best Director: Revue during the 45th annual Jeff Equity Awards gala yesterday.
Lyric Opera of Chicago to Open New Production of LA TRAVIATA, 11/20
What's it like to be the most beautiful, most desired young woman who throws the wildest parties in all of Paris - and to be losing your life just as true love finally finds you? Welcome to the glittering, dark, hope-filled, doomed world of the Parisian demimonde, where the romantic tragedy of Verdi
Johan Botha Withdraws from Final Lyric Opera's OTELLO Due to Injury
Johan Botha, the world-renowned South African heldentenor who has been performing the title role of Verdi's Otello at Lyric Opera of Chicago, has been forced to withdraw from his final two performances on October 29 and November 2 because of severe back pain caused by a previous injury, Lyric's gene
Johan Botha Withdraws from Final OTELLO Performances at Lyric Opera of Chicago Due to Injury
Johan Botha, the world-renowned South African heldentenor who has been performing the title role of Verdi's Otello at Lyric Opera of Chicago, has been forced to withdraw from his final two performances on October 29 and November 2 because of severe back pain caused by a previous injury, Lyric's gene
Lyric Opera of Chicago's OPERATHON 2013 Raises Over $500,000
OPERATHON 2013, Lyric Opera of Chicago's annual live-radio marathon fundraiser on 98.
The Lyric Opera of Chicago Presents PARSIFAL, 11/9-11/29
Only the greatest opera companies in the world have the resources and orchestral forces to mount the massive and complex masterpieces of Richard Wagner.
Lyric Opera of Chicago to Present new-to-Chicago Production of MADAMA BUTTERFLY
For the first time since the 1985-86 season, a new-to-Chicago production of Puccini's beloved Madama Butterfly is about to open its wings at Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Chicago's EXPO ART WEEK Kicks Off Today
EXPO CHICAGO, The International Exposition of Contemporary & Modern Art, in conjunction with Choose Chicago and Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events(DCASE), present EXPO ART WEEK, a citywide celebration of arts and culture with over 100 special events, institutions, museums, g
LYRIC OPERA CHICAGO to Host Lectures, Special Events, and More in Addition to their Opera Season
Lyric's fabulous 2013-14 season is about to begin! To help audiences make the most of their opera experience, Lyric Opera of Chicago offers an array of lectures, tours, galas, and other special events during its 59th season, September through May.
Lyric Opera of Chicago's Opening Night Gala Set for 10/5
On Saturday, October 5, elegantly dressed guests will make their red-carpet entrances amidst the paparazzi and onlookers at the Civic Opera House.
Single Tickets On Sale Today for Lyric Opera of Chicago's 2013-14 season
Single tickets go on sale to the general public today, Aug.
Christine Brewer & Elizabeth Futral Set for Lyric Opera of Chicago's THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Begin. April 24, 2014
Lyric Opera of Chicago's general director Anthony Freud announced today that two internationally acclaimed opera singers, American sopranos Christine Brewer and Elizabeth Futral, have been cast for the new production and company premiere of The Sound of Music, to be presented next spring.
Marketer Lisa Middleton to Depart Canada's Stratford Festival for Lyric Opera of Chicago
Lisa Middleton, director of marketing for Canada's renowned Stratford Festival since 2002, will become Lyric Opera of Chicago's director of marketing on October 15, 2013, Lyric's general director Anthony Freud announced today.
Lyric Opera of Chicago to Welcome Violinist Itzhak Perlman, April 6, 2014
Lyric Opera of Chicago will host a special performance by Itzhak Perlman, the world-renowned violinist, on Sunday, April 6, at 2pm.
Susan Mathieson Mayer to Leave Lyric Opera of Chicago at End of 2013
Susan Mathieson Mayer, director of Lyric's marketing and communications department for the past twenty-five years, has chosen to leave her current position at the end of 2013, Lyric's general director Anthony Freud announced yesterday.
OPERA America Adds Four Members to Its Board of Directors; Re-Elects Seven Current Members
OPERA America, the national nonprofit service organization for opera, has announced that four new members have been elected to its Board of Directors.
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