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Press Releases
2024 Press Releases
Friday, November 15 - Jeanine Tesori and Tazewell Thompson’s Blue opens on November 16
Friday, November 8 - Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro opens on November 9
Monday, November 4 - A Concert Celebrating the Life of Sir Andrew Davis
Thursday, October 24 - Lyric Opera of Chicago presents special events in conjunction with the premiere of Blue
Monday, October 21 - What you need to know about Jeanine Tesori and Tazewell Thompson’s Blue
Wednesday, October 9 - Karen Slack, Lyric Unlimited's Artist-In-Residence, to present three-part recital series
Wednesday, September 25 - Beethoven’s Fidelio opens at Lyric on September 26
Tuesday, September 24 - What you need to know about Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro
Friday, September 13 - Verdi’s Rigoletto opens at Lyric on September 14
Thursday, September 12 - What you need to know about Beethoven's Fidelio
Wednesday, September 11 - Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes at Lyric Opera of Chicago
Tuesday, September 10 - Lyric Opera of Chicago's Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center announces singers selected for the 2025/26 Ensemble
Friday, August 23, 2024 - Lyric Opera of Chicago to hold dance auditions for The Listeners
Thursday, August 15, 2024 - A night of film and music on Chicago’s grandest stage: Singin’ in the Rain - A Symphonic Night at the Movies with the Lyric Opera Orchestra live - on sale now
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 - End-of-summer fun for all ages at Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Art-See Jamboree
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 - Lyric Opera of Chicago appoints new leader
Thursday, July 25, 2024 - Lyric Opera of Chicago announces annual Sunday in the Park with Lyric concert on August 25, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in Millennium Park
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 - What you need to know about Verdi's Rigoletto
Thursday, June 27, 2024 - Lyric Opera of Chicago announces the 2024 Opera in the Neighborhoods tour of Frida Kahlo and the Bravest Girl in the World
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 - Single tickets on sale 6/20 for Lyric Opera of Chicago's 2024/25 Season
Thursday, May 23, 2024 - Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center celebrates 50 years with new ensemble and signature events
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 - Lyric Opera of Chicago introduces Karen Slack as the new Lyric Unlimited Artist-in-Residence
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - Lyric Opera of Chicago elects five new board members
Sunday, April 21, 2024 - Statement on Sir Andrew Davis
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - Jennie Huang Bennett elected to Lyric Opera of Chicago Board of Directors
Thursday, March 14, 2024 - Rising Stars in Concert on Saturday, April 13
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 - Lyric Opera of Chicago announces its 2024/25 Season
Friday, March 8, 2024 - Verdi’s towering epic Aida opens Saturday, March 9
Thursday, February 15, 2024 - What you need to know about Mozart's Requiem
Thursday, February 8, 2024 - What you need to know about Verdi's Aida
Friday, January 26, 2024 - Champion opens Saturday, January 27
Friday, January 19, 2024 - Cinderella opens Sunday, January 21
Thursday, January 18, 2024 - Lyric Opera of Chicago announces a variety of special public events and audience experiences in celebration of the premiere of Terence Blanchard’s Champion
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 - Dr. Louise Bernard joins Lyric Opera of Chicago Board of Directors
Thursday, January 11, 2024 - Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center Announces Auditions for 2025/26 Ensemble Singers
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