Lyric Family Favorites: June 16

The soul of West Side Story lies in the romance between Tony and Maria, and these characters are played exquisitely in Lyric’s current production by Ryan McCartan and Kanisha Feliciano. “Not only do we buy that these are two individuals looking for much more out of life when we meet them, we soar with them as they fall in love” (Newcity Stage). Watch them sing the beautiful duet “Tonight” in this clip.

Plus, get your tickets for the 2023/24 Season, read about the man who inspired Champion, learn about the history of musicals at Lyric, and meet some of opera’s best and worst dads.

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Choreographer Joshua Bergasse on WEST SIDE STORY

"It's so athletic, it's so story-driven and character-driven, and I think that's what makes it always fresh — when it's performed so well."

Emmy and Drama Desk Award-winning choreographer Joshua Bergasse discusses his history with West Side Story and the enduring power of Jerome Robbins's original choreography.

Whitney Morrison talks to WBEZ

Recently appointed as Lyric’s first ever Artist-in-Residence, soprano Whitney Morrison, who recently starred in Proximity, is part of a new installation called “Growing Room.” Hear her talk about the project, her career, and what’s next in this interview with WBEZ.

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Behind the scenes of West Side Story

Get a behind the scenes look at West Side Story with ABC7 and hear from the cast. See why Broadway star Ryan McCartan (Tony) says this production is “elevated on a scale that's worthy of the stage we're doing it on” when Bernstein's classic opens at Lyric, June 2.

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The Factotum on Film

Experience the full journey, from page to stage, of the world premiere opera The Factotum in a new film by Chicago filmmaker Raphael Nash, now available for free online viewing. Don't miss this “vibrant, often heartwarming” (Chicago Sun-Times) opera, streaming for a limited time.

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Physician Magician

Discover Physician Magician, the magic show that explores the connection between magic and medicine, playing at the Rhapsody Theater in Rogers Park. “A thinking person’s night out…Highly Recommended” (Chicago Tribune).

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