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Full Cast Announced for Lyric's WEST SIDE STORY

by Julie Musbach — March 18, 2019

The Chicago premiere of Lyric's new coproduction of Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim's masterpiece West Side Story features nearly 100 artists from Chicago and across the country.

Ato Blankson-Wood Joins Reading of A NUMBER

by Julie Musbach — March 6, 2019

New York Theatre Workshop announced today that Ato Blankson-Wood (Slave Play) will complete the cast of NYTW's special one-night-only reading of A Number

Daniel Craig To Lead NYTW's One-Night-Only Reading Of Caryl Churchill's A NUMBER

by Stephi Wild — February 28, 2019

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) has announced that they will present a special one-night-only reading of A Number, by NYTW Usual Suspect and five-time Obie Award winner Caryl Churchill (Love and Information; A Number), directed by NYTW Usual Suspect and Tony Award winner Sam Gold (Fun Home, Othello

LA TRAVIATA Opens Tomorrow At Lyric Opera of Chicago

by A.A. Cristi — February 15, 2019

Lyric Opera of Chicago's fever-dream staging of Arin Arbus's production of Giuseppe Verdi's perennially popular La traviata opens Saturday, February 16 at 7:30pm, with ten performances through March 22 at the Lyric Opera House, 20 N.

ARIODANTE Opens at the Lyric March 2

by Julie Musbach — February 1, 2019

With plot twists worthy of Shakespeare, the love between Princess Ginevra and the noble Ariodante is threatened by the machinations of Polinesso, who lusts after the princess and will stop at nothing to sabotage the royal wedding.

LA TRAVIATA Opens At Lyric Opera in February

by A.A. Cristi — January 14, 2019

Violetta Valry is a courtesan who can have everything she desires except lasting happiness.

LA BOHÈME and CENDRILLON Return to Lyric Opera of Chicago

by Julie Musbach — December 12, 2018

Lyric Opera of Chicago kicks off 2019 with two acclaimed productions: the return of the new production of Puccini's captivating and tragic love story La boheme, and the Midwest premiere of a beloved production of Massenet's Cendrillon, based on the Cinderella story.

Photo Flash: The Lyric Opera of Chicago Presents CENDRILLION

by A.A. Cristi — November 30, 2018

The Lyric Opera of Chicago premiere of Jules Massenet's charming fairytale opera Cendrillon (Cinderella) opens Saturday, December 1 at 7:30pm.

VIDEO: First Look At CENDRILLON At Lyric Opera Of Chicago

by A.A. Cristi — November 30, 2018

The Lyric Opera of Chicago premiere of Jules Massenet's charming fairytale opera Cendrillon (Cinderella) opens Saturday, December 1 at 7:30pm.

Photo Flash: Lyric Opera of Chicago Presents IL TROVATORE

by A.A. Cristi — November 16, 2018

Lyric Opera of Chicago's production of Verdi's Il trovatoreopens Saturday, Nov.

Theatre Arlington Presents THE MAGICAL CITY OF OZ

by Stephi Wild — October 30, 2018

Lion and tigers and bears, oh my! Main Street in Arlington is now paved with yellow bricks as kids and adults alike are following it to enjoy Theatre Arlington's production of The Magical City of Oz.

Photo Flash: Lyric Opera of Chicago Presents LA BOHEME

by A.A. Cristi — October 5, 2018

Lyric Opera of Chicago's new coproduction of Puccini's La boheme opens the company's 64th season tomorrow -- Saturday, October 6, at 6:30pm.

VIDEO: First Look at The Lyric Opera of Chicago's New Production of FAUST

by A.A. Cristi — March 2, 2018

Lyric Opera of Chicago's new production of Gounod's Faust is inspired by the works of multimedia artist John Frame (theatrical debut).

Photo Flash: Lyric Opera of Chicago Presents New Production of Gounod's FAUST

by A.A. Cristi — March 2, 2018

Lyric Opera of Chicago's new production of Gounod's Faust is inspired by the works of multimedia artist John Frame (theatrical debut).

Photo Flash: A Simple Bet Puts Love to the Test at Lyric Opera's COSÌ FAN TUTTE

by A.A. Cristi — February 16, 2018

Photo Flash: I PURITANI Opens at Lyric Opera of Chicago This Week

by A.A. Cristi — February 2, 2018

Lyric Opera of Chicago presents Bellini's classic I Puritani.

Lyric's THE PEARL FISHERS Opens Sunday, 11/19

by A.A. Cristi — November 17, 2017

From the composer of Carmen, Lyric Opera of Chicago presents Bizet's The Pearl Fishers.

Gary Owen, Michael Blackson and Smokey Suarez Headed to NJPAC

by BWW News Desk — November 17, 2017

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) hosts an evening of outrageous, contemporary stand-up with some of the funniest new performers on the scene: BET star Gary Owen (House of Payne, Think Like a Man), Michael Blackson (Next Today) and Smokey Suarez (Paper Soldiers).

Puccini Saved The Best For Last- TURANDOT Opens 12/5

by A.A. Cristi — November 8, 2017

An icy princess is terrified of love.

Bizet's THE PEARL FISHERS to Arrive at the Lyric Opera Next Month

by BWW News Desk — October 16, 2017

The Pearl Fishers is coming to the Lyric Opera of Chicago, November 19 - December 10.