November 12. 2026 - November 27. 2026
November 12. 2026 - November 27. 2026
Immerse yourself in the rococo grandeur of 19th-century Rome in this fizzy comedy of errors, returning to the Lyric Opera of Chicago stage for the first time in more than a decade with a vivid, period production directed by Mariame Clément.
Donizetti’s lively score animates the story of the aging bachelor Don Pasquale, whose disowned nephew enlists his wry fiancée and the Don’s long-suffering doctor to orchestrate a complex series of dupes and double-crosses in a bid to reclaim his uncle’s inheritance — all in the name of true love.
Lyric Music Director Enrique Mazzola conducts this good-natured touchstone of the comic opera repertoire.
POST-SHOW SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15
Hear directly from the artists in this post-show discussion immediately after the performance on Sunday, November 15. Northwestern University professor, Dr. Stephen Alltop will lead this conversation around unmasking the music, the wit, and the timelessness of Don Pasquale. Bring your questions for the artists, and meet us directly after the performance on the mainfloor.
Join us in the Ardis Krainik Theatre one hour before your opera performance begins for a free, 30-minute preview talk discussing that day’s production.
Seating is unreserved, but a ticket for that day’s performance is required. Talks begin one hour before each performance and doors open approximately 15 minutes before the start of the talks.
Pre-opera talks are supported by Raynette and Ned Boshell.
Don Pasquale
Norina
Ernesto
Dr. Malatesta
Notary
Conductor
Director
Designer
Lighting Designer
Chorus Director
Sydney Mancasola
Norina (11/27)
* Lyric debut
** Ryan Opera Center alumnus
*** Ryan Opera Center Ensemble
Lyric’s presentation of Donizetti’s Don Pasquale is generously made possible by Josef & Margot Lakonishok and ITW.
Maestro Enrique Mazzola is generously sponsored by H. Gael Neeson, Sylvia Neil & Daniel Fischel, the Robert and Penelope Steiner Family Foundation, Mary Stowell, and the Zell Family Foundation as members of the Enrique Circle.
Don Pasquale is a Glyndebourne production.
Photos: Liz Lauren/Lyric Opera of Chicago, Clive Barda/Glyndebourne Productions Ltd
