Lyric's Opera in the Neighborhoods program brings live performances of youth-focused operas in neighborhood venues throughout the Chicago area. Programmed for grades 3-6, Opera in the Neighborhoods is free to schools groups, and bus scholarships are available for qualifying schools. Operas presented during this program are written by living composers, sung in English, are approximately 45-minutes long, and feature relevant topics to young people.
Discover Opera in the Neighborhood locations and dates, where we offer complimentary performances exclusively for school groups! Don't miss out on this unique opportunity for your students. Learn more about our student performance options and RSVP for your school group today.
Earth to Kenzie, an original work commissioned by Lyric Opera of Chicago, and written by Frances Pollock and Jessica Murphy Moo, was Lyric's opera for young audiences during the 2019/20 Season.
Earth to Kenzie, an original work commissioned by Lyric Opera of Chicago, and written by Frances Pollock and Jessica Murphy Moo, was Lyric's opera for young audiences during the 2019/20 Season.
Rhoda and the Fossil Hunt, written by John Musto and Eric Einhorn, was Lyric's opera for young audiences during the 2018/19 Season.
Rhoda and the Fossil Hunt, written by John Musto and Eric Einhorn, was Lyric's opera for young audiences during the 2018/19 Season.
The Scorpions' Sting, written by Dean Burry, was Lyric's opera for young audiences during the 2017/18 Season.
Jason and the Argonauts, written by Gregory Spears and Kathryn Walat, was Lyric's opera for young audiences during the 2016/17 Season.
Jason and the Argonauts, written by Gregory Spears and Kathryn Walat, was Lyric's opera for young audiences during the 2016/17 Season.
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Opera in the Neighborhoods is supported by Lead Sponsor CIBC with major support from the Nancy W. Knowles Student and Family Performances Fund, the Robert and Penelope Steiner Family Foundation, an Anonymous Donor, and Rosy & Jose Luis Prado.
Photos: Michael Brosilow, Kyle Flubacker, Todd Rosenberg