Audience programs
Whether you're a life-long aficionado or a first-time opera goer, Lyric offers a growing number of introduction and enrichment experiences. These unique initiatives enable Lyric to more deeply engage its patrons while providing new audiences an opportunity to explore the world of opera.
Pre-opera talks
Lyric offers free, entertaining, and informative Pre-Opera Talks prior to every mainstage opera performance.
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Artist-in-Residence
Lyric Unlimited's Artist-in-Residence program enriches Chicago's cultural scene with diverse performances and engaging community events. While contracted for the full season, these artists act as ambassadors, strengthening connections between Lyric and Chicago residents through civic activities, programs, concerts, and community partnerships.
Lyric Unlimited — Learning & Civic Engagement Sponsors
3 Anonymous Donors
The Beaubien Family
Dr. & Mrs. Mark Bowen
The Buehler Family Foundation
Charles and M.R. Shapiro Foundation
Decyk Watts Charitable Foundation
Sheila Hegy
Helen Brach Foundation
Nancy W. Knowles Student and Family Performance Fund
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation
Mazza Foundation
Robert & Evelyn McCullen
Terry J. Medhurst
Gerald Padbury
The Family of Seymour H. Persky
Polks Bros. Foundation
Rosy & Jose Luis Prado
John Hart & Carol Prins
Robert and Penelope Steiner Family Foundation
Dr. Scholl Foundation
Segal Family Foundation
Nancy S. Searle
Shure Charitable Trust
The Siragusa Family Foundation
Mark Tatro & Margarita Chavez-Tatro
Roberta L. Washlow & Robert J. Washlow
Photos: Kyle Flubacker, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Todd Rosenberg, Jaclyn Simpson