The Music Institute of Chicago and Lyric Opera of Chicago are launching a new partnership in the 2026/27 season. Together, the Music Institute and Lyric are embarking on a collaboration that reimagines how opera is experienced, taught, and shared.
Lyric Opera of Chicago’s celebrated Wine Auction made a return. Hosted at Lyric’s iconic opera house, the triennial gathering brought together Chicago’s cultural and civic leaders, collectors, and philanthropists. See photos here!
Lyric Opera of Chicago has completed its sold-out world premiere run of safronia, the landmark new opera by Chicago’s inaugural Poet Laureate avery r. young at the historic Lyric Opera House. See photos here!
Lyric Opera of Chicago has unveiled its 2026/27 Season — a landmark lineup of seven operas spanning centuries and continents, three unique concerts, two Academy Award–winning films performed with live orchestra and more.
The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center at Lyric Opera of Chicago will present Rising Stars in Concert on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 7:30 p.m., at the Lyric Opera House.
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts is planning a $4.9 million renovation to update restrooms and musician facilities as part of ongoing improvements in Houston’s Theater District.
Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced that Sylvia Neil, Chair of its Board of Directors, will step down in May 2026. She will be succeeded by Craig C. Martin.
The Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced a transition in board leadership, with Sylvia Neil, current Chair of the Board of Directors, set to conclude her term in May 2026.
Lyric Opera of Chicago has revealed that Sylvia Neil, Chair of its Board of Directors, will step down in May 2026. Learn more about the leadership transitions here!
Lyric Opera of Chicago has revealed the singers selected for its 2026/27 Ensemble at the Final Auditions held on September 14 in the Ardis Krainik Theatre. Learn more!
Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Movie Nights at Lyric series will expand in the 2025/26 Season starting with Disney and Pixar’s Coco in Concert Live to Film. Learn more!
Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Black Leadership Arts Collective will present Echoes of Excellence: Celebrating the Legacy of Chicago’s Black Voices. Learn more!
Lyric Opera of Chicago and The Joffrey Ballet have announced a seven-year extension of their partnership, officially securing the Joffrey’s residency at the historic Lyric Opera House through June 30, 2034.
Single tickets go on sale Thursday, June 26 at 10 a.m. Central Time for Lyric Opera of Chicago’s exciting 2025/26 Season. Learn more about the season here!
Opening night of A Wondrous Sound took place Wednesday, April 16 at the Lyric Opera House, launching a two-performance-only celebration of the Lyric Opera Orchestra and the Lyric Opera Chorus. See photos!
Tickets will go on sale this week for the world-premiere performances of A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness — a historic event produced by Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek’s The Listeners will the Lyric Opera of Chicago stage beginning Sunday, March 30 for a limited run of five performances.
The leadership of Lyric Opera of Chicago has received a transformational gift from longtime supporter and Vice Chair of its Board of Directors Penelope Steiner. Learn more.
Lyric Opera of Chicago has revealed the company’s 2025/26 Season, its first complete season featuring Medea, Salome and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
The Foundation for Jones Hall (FJH) is completing 2024 renovations for Jones Hall, part of a multi-year, $60 million project for transforming Houston's iconic performing arts center focused on significantly improving patron, musician and artist experiences.