Lyric Opera House
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20 N Upper Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60606
Lyric Opera House History
Lyric Opera of Chicago is one of the world's great opera companies. It is renowned internationally for its artistic excellence. Founded in 1954, Lyric has always distinguished itself by presenting the finest international singers, conductors, directors, and designers in classic and less-familiar operatic repertoire and in world-premiere productions.
Shows at the Lyric Opera House
| Dates | Production | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2020 | - | 6/21/2020 | |
| 12/14/2019 | - | 12/29/2019 | |
News
Idina Menzel Releases Upcoming Tour Dates
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 19, 2026
Idina Menzel has announced a few new tour dates with local symphonies starting this month through May of 2027. All of the concert dates and ticket information can be found on Idina's website.Tickets are currently on sale for all performances, with the exception of the two performances in Costa Mesa and the one performance in Kohler.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 19, 2026
Idina Menzel has announced a few new tour dates with local symphonies starting this month through May of 2027. All of the concert dates and ticket information can be found on Idina's website.Tickets are currently on sale for all performances, with the exception of the two performances in Costa Mesa and the one performance in Kohler.
Single Tickets to Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2026/27 Season on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2026
Single tickets go on sale for Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2026/27 Season — seven operas spanning centuries and continents, four unique concerts, two Academy Award–winning films performed live, plus more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2026
Single tickets go on sale for Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2026/27 Season — seven operas spanning centuries and continents, four unique concerts, two Academy Award–winning films performed live, plus more.
LILIOM to Make Chicago Premiere as Joffrey Ballet Opens 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2026
The Joffrey Ballet will present the Chicago premiere of John Neumeier's narrative ballet LILIOM, making it the first American ballet company to stage the work, at the Lyric Opera House.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2026
The Joffrey Ballet will present the Chicago premiere of John Neumeier's narrative ballet LILIOM, making it the first American ballet company to stage the work, at the Lyric Opera House.
Idina Menzel to Perform Concert at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2026
Lyric Opera of Chicago has revealed an addition to its 2026/27 Season: Idina Menzel in Concert at the Lyric Opera House. The Tony Award–winning actress, singer, and songwriter will make her Lyric debut for one night.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2026
Lyric Opera of Chicago has revealed an addition to its 2026/27 Season: Idina Menzel in Concert at the Lyric Opera House. The Tony Award–winning actress, singer, and songwriter will make her Lyric debut for one night.
CATCH AS CATCH CAN & More Lead Chicago's June 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Jun 3, 2026
Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for June 2026 include Catch as a Can and more
by Team BWW - Jun 3, 2026
Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for June 2026 include Catch as a Can and more
Joffrey Ballet Promotes Adam Blyde to Associate Artistic Director
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026
The Joffrey Ballet announced the promotion of Rehearsal Director Adam Blyde to Associate Artistic Director, a newly created position and the first of its kind since Ashley Wheater MBE was appointed Artistic Director in 2007.
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026
The Joffrey Ballet announced the promotion of Rehearsal Director Adam Blyde to Associate Artistic Director, a newly created position and the first of its kind since Ashley Wheater MBE was appointed Artistic Director in 2007.
BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN, EUGENE ONEGIN and More Set for League of Chicago Theatres Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2026
This summer, Chicago is offering a wide variety of plays and musicals, as well as comedy, dance, music, and more. To highlight these productions, The League of Chicago Theatres is publishing its Summer Theatre Guide.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2026
This summer, Chicago is offering a wide variety of plays and musicals, as well as comedy, dance, music, and more. To highlight these productions, The League of Chicago Theatres is publishing its Summer Theatre Guide.
EUGENE ONEGIN Chicago Premiere To Close Joffrey Ballet Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026
The Joffrey Ballet will present the Chicago premiere of EUGENE ONEGIN at the Lyric Opera House, marking a significant addition to the company's upcoming season.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026
The Joffrey Ballet will present the Chicago premiere of EUGENE ONEGIN at the Lyric Opera House, marking a significant addition to the company's upcoming season.
Joffrey Ballet Will Present Chicago Premiere of EUGENE ONEGIN at Lyric Opera House
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2026
The Joffrey Ballet will conclude its 2025-26 season with the highly anticipated Chicago Premiere of Yuri Possokhov's Eugene Onegin, a richly layered and deeply human exploration of love, loss, and redemption inspired by Alexander Pushkin's poetic novel.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2026
The Joffrey Ballet will conclude its 2025-26 season with the highly anticipated Chicago Premiere of Yuri Possokhov's Eugene Onegin, a richly layered and deeply human exploration of love, loss, and redemption inspired by Alexander Pushkin's poetic novel.
Photos: avery r. young's SAFRONIA Opens at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2026
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!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2026
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!
TITUBA American Premiere and More Set for Court Theatre 2026-2027 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2026
Court Theatre has unveiled its 72nd season. The 2026/27 season will feature the American premiere of Winsome Pinnock’s Tituba, set in colonial Salem against the backdrop of the infamous witch trials, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2026
Court Theatre has unveiled its 72nd season. The 2026/27 season will feature the American premiere of Winsome Pinnock’s Tituba, set in colonial Salem against the backdrop of the infamous witch trials, and more.
Lyric Opera Will Present Rising Stars In Concert in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026
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.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026
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.
Lyric Opera of Chicago to Host One-Day-Only Family Open House
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2026
Explore Your Lyric on Sunday, April 26 will bring circus-inspired activities, special performances of Katie: The Strongest of the Strong, and more to life at Lyric Opera of Chicago.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2026
Explore Your Lyric on Sunday, April 26 will bring circus-inspired activities, special performances of Katie: The Strongest of the Strong, and more to life at Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Lyric Opera of Chicago Elects Five New Members Board of Directors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2026
Lyric Opera of Chicago is welcoming to its Board five nationally recognized leaders whose expertise in music, arts, business, law, and civic life strengthens the company’s national profile while reinforcing its roots in Chicago.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2026
Lyric Opera of Chicago is welcoming to its Board five nationally recognized leaders whose expertise in music, arts, business, law, and civic life strengthens the company’s national profile while reinforcing its roots in Chicago.
Joffrey Ballet Completes $2.5 Million Renovation Of Joffrey Tower In Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2026
The Joffrey Ballet has completed a $2.5 million renovation of its Chicago headquarters, Joffrey Tower. The project includes new interior design by Elva Rubio and environmental graphics by artist Bob Faust.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2026
The Joffrey Ballet has completed a $2.5 million renovation of its Chicago headquarters, Joffrey Tower. The project includes new interior design by Elva Rubio and environmental graphics by artist Bob Faust.
MARY POPPINS in Concert Live to Film is Coming to Lyric Opera of Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2026
Lyric Opera of Chicago will present Disney’s Mary Poppins in Concert Live to Film, featuring the full-length film projected on a massive screen above the stage while the award-winning musical score is performed live by the Lyric Opera Orchestra.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2026
Lyric Opera of Chicago will present Disney’s Mary Poppins in Concert Live to Film, featuring the full-length film projected on a massive screen above the stage while the award-winning musical score is performed live by the Lyric Opera Orchestra.
What You Need to Know About SAFRONIA at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2026
Lyric Opera of Chicago is presenting the world premiere of safronia, a landmark musical composition commissioned from Chicago’s first Poet Laureate, the interdisciplinary artist avery r. young.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2026
Lyric Opera of Chicago is presenting the world premiere of safronia, a landmark musical composition commissioned from Chicago’s first Poet Laureate, the interdisciplinary artist avery r. young.
Joffrey Ballet to Debut EUGENE ONEGIN in Chicago This June
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2026
The Joffrey Ballet will conclude its 2025–26 season with the Chicago premiere of Eugene Onegin, choreographed by Yuri Possokhov. The full-length work will run for 10 performances only, June 4–14, 2026, at the Lyric Opera House, 20 North Upper Wacker Drive.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2026
The Joffrey Ballet will conclude its 2025–26 season with the Chicago premiere of Eugene Onegin, choreographed by Yuri Possokhov. The full-length work will run for 10 performances only, June 4–14, 2026, at the Lyric Opera House, 20 North Upper Wacker Drive.
Exclusive: Washington National Opera Forges Ahead Following Kennedy Center Split
by Joshua Wright - Feb 19, 2026
Washington National Opera General Director Timothy O'Leary discusses the company's transition, community support, rebuilding operations, and future plans, including upcoming productions of TREEMONISHA, THE CRUCIBLE, and WEST SIDE STORY.
by Joshua Wright - Feb 19, 2026
Washington National Opera General Director Timothy O'Leary discusses the company's transition, community support, rebuilding operations, and future plans, including upcoming productions of TREEMONISHA, THE CRUCIBLE, and WEST SIDE STORY.
Video: Jennifer Holloway Sings 'Ah! Ich habe deinen Mund geküsst' from Strauss's SALOME
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2026
Soprano Jennifer Holloway takes on one of opera’s most demanding finales in “Ah! Ich habe deinen Mund geküsst” from Richard Strauss’s SALOME. See video of the performance.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2026
Soprano Jennifer Holloway takes on one of opera’s most demanding finales in “Ah! Ich habe deinen Mund geküsst” from Richard Strauss’s SALOME. See video of the performance.
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