2015|16 Season videos

Get an inside look at what's on stage at Lyric! Learn more about the operas, musicals, and other productions our 2015/16 season with exclusive artist interviews, backstage looks, musical highlights, and trailers. Watch videos from The Marriage of Figaro, Cinderella, Wozzeck, The Merry Widow, Bel Canto, Nabucco, Der Rosenkavalier, Romeo and Juliet, The King & I, and more.

The Marriage of Figaro videos

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See what critics are saying about The Marriage of Figaro at Lyric Opera

Join us at Lyric as the resourceful Figaro gets ready to marry his lovely Susanna – and endeavors to get his fiancée to the altar with her virtue still intact! His boss, the Count, has designs on Susanna and sees no reason to let her escape his noble snare, even if it means breaking the heart of his own long-suffering bride.

Inside the Opera with Barbara Gaines & Amanda Majeski: The music of The Marriage of Figaro

The Marriage of Figaro director, Barbara Gaines and soprano, Amanda Majeski, discuss the beautiful music and sheer genius of Mozart.

Inside the Opera with Amanda Majeski: The brand new production of The Marriage of Figaro

The Marriage of Figaro soprano, Amanda Majeski, discusses what she loves about taking on a brand new production of a classic Opera.

Behind the Opera with Barbara Gaines: The story of The Marriage of Figaro

The Marriage of Figaro Director, Barbara Gaines, discusses what she loves about this piece and why it is so relatable for the 21st century.

Patter Up! 60 seconds with Luca Pisaroni

Baritone Luca Pisaroni, who stars as the Count in The Marriage of Figaro, talks Italian food, his first job, and busts out some amazing dance moves.

Patter Up! 60 seconds with Amanda Majeski

Soprano Amanda Majeski, who stars as the Countess in The Marriage of Figaro, talks cocktails, her first job, and who she would want to hang out with in the world of opera.

Cinderella videos

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See what critics are saying about Cinderella at Lyric Opera

The beloved tale of Cinderella (La Cenerentola) meets operatic delight in this bubbling Rossini hit!

Inside the Opera with Lawrence Brownlee: The story of Cinderella

The beloved tale of Cinderella (La Cenerentola) meets operatic delight in this bubbling Rossini hit!

Preview of Rossini's Cinderella at Lyric Opera

See a preview of what's in store for the second production of Lyric's 2015-16 season, Rossin's Cinderella.

Wozzeck videos

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See what critics are saying about Wozzeck at Lyric Opera

100 minutes of edge-of-your-seat drama! Raw, powerful, and transformational in its emotional punch and musical form, Wozzeck is an opera that's meant to shake an audience to its core.

Angela Denoke on finding the love in Berg's Wozzeck

Soprano, Angela Denoke, talks about finding the love in Berg's powerful drama, Wozzeck!

Director, Sir David McVicar, explains why YOU need to see Berg's Wozzeck

Director, Sir David McVicar, discusses what makes Wozzeck so powerful and real and why you should come experience it for yourself!

Berg's Wozzeck in rehearsal at Lyric Opera

Director, Barbara Gaines on "Why you need to see Wozzeck"

The Marriage of Figaro director, Barbara Gaines, takes a minute to tell you why you need to come see Lyric Opera's new production of Wozzeck from acclaimed director, Sir David McVicar.

Berg's Wozzeck – Trailer

100 minutes of edge-of-your-seat drama! Raw, powerful, and transformational in its emotional punch and musical form, Wozzeck is an opera that's meant to shake an audience to its core. Sir David McVicar makes his triumphant return to Lyric to deliver a heart-stopping new production of this 20th-century masterpiece.

The Merry Widow videos

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See what critics are saying about The Merry Widow at Lyric Opera

Beautiful Hanna’s late husband has left her a very rich woman. In fact, she’s so rich that the economy of her homeland depends on her marrying a local — so the ambassador springs into action with the help of his wife (a former cancan girl) to find Hanna the right husband. But it’s a tricky affair because the wily widow already has someone in mind: Count Danilo.

Inside the Opera with Susan Stroman: The cast of The Merry Widow

The Merry Widow Director, Susan Stroman, discusses how this production was meant for the Lyric stage and the fantastic cast that is bringing this production to life.

Inside the Opera with Susan Stroman: The dances of The Merry Widow

The Merry Widow Director, Susan Stroman, discusses how important the role of dance is in this glorious production. 

Lyric Opera presents Lehár's The Merry Widow

Beautiful Hanna’s late husband has left her a very rich woman. In fact, she’s so rich that the economy of her homeland depends on her marrying a local — so the ambassador springs into action with the help of his wife (a former cancan girl) to find Hanna the right husband. But it’s a tricky affair because the wily widow already has someone in mind: Count Danilo.

Bel Canto videos

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See what critics are saying about López's Bel Canto at Lyric Opera of Chicago

Ann Patchett's best-selling novel Bel Canto took the literary world by storm. Now, in a new work curated by Lyric's creative consultant, Renée Fleming, this riveting story inspired by a real-life event becomes a powerful opera.

Bel Canto: The Origins

Hear from composer, Jimmy López and director, Kevin Newbury on how the creation of the world premiere opera, Bel Canto came to fruition.

Nabucco videos

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See what critics are saying about Verdi's Nabucco at Lyric Opera of Chicago

Politics. Religion. A dangerous love triangle. Plus two killer roles and some of the greatest choral music ever written, including the soul-stirring "Va, pensiero" chorus. The ensembles are as thrilling as the arias in the opera that made Verdi a star!

Director, Matthew Ozawa, (briefly) explains the plot of Nabucco

Director, Matthew Ozzawa, summarizes the plot of Verdi's, Nabucco.

Der Rosenkavalier videos

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See what critics are saying about Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier at Lyric

It's exactly what you want a Strauss opera to be — deliciously extravagant!

Watch Mezzo-soprano, Alice Coote, as she transforms into Octavian for Lyric's Der Rosenkavalier

Come see the amazing, Alice Coote, as she steps into the role of Octavian in Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier at Lyric.

Conductor, Edward Gardner on why Der Rosenkavalier is a perfect opera

Maestro Edward Gardner tells you why you should see Lyric's production of Strauss's, Der Rosenkavalier.

Soprano, Amanda Majeski on The Music of Der Rosenkavalier

Amanda Majeski discusses her love of the music in Strauss', Der Rosenkavalier.

Romeo and Juliet videos

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Gounod's Romeo and Juliet at Lyric Opera of Chicago

He's a Montague and she's a Capulet — families who have hated each other for centuries. Yet when Romeo meets Juliet, they fall instantly and rapturously in love.

Catherine Zuber discusses the costumes of Gounod's Romeo and Juliet

He's a Montague and she's a Capulet — families who have hated each other for centuries. Yet when Romeo meets Juliet, they fall instantly and rapturously in love.

Susanna Phillips & Christian Van Horn Discuss Gounod's Romeo and Juliet

He's a Montague and she's a Capulet — families who have hated each other for centuries. Yet when Romeo meets Juliet, they fall instantly and rapturously in love.

Fight Director, B.H. Barry, talks about the fights in Lyric's Romeo and Juliet

Acclaimed fight director, B.H. Barry, discusses the intense sword play that he has created for Lyric's production of Gounod's Romeo and Juliet.

Tony Award-winning director Bartlett Sher talks about Gounod's Romeo and Juliet

The King & I videos

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See what critics are saying about The King and I at Lyric Opera

A glorious spectacle of unforgettable songs, marvelous costumes, and opulent scenery is coming to Lyric this spring with an “elaborate...brightly colored...dazzling” (The New York Times) production of one of the most beloved musicals of all time, The King and I.

Hear what audiences are saying about The King and I!

Audiences of all ages are raving about Lyric's production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical The King and I!

The Kids and I: The Journey of the Royal Children

Come experience the journey of the young stars of Lyric's The King and I.

Excerpt from Lyric's The King and I (Shall We Dance?)

A glorious spectacle of unforgettable songs, marvelous costumes, and opulent scenery is coming to Lyric this spring with an “elaborate...brightly colored...dazzling” (The New York Times) production of one of the most beloved musicals of all time, The King and I.

Excerpt from Lyric's The King and I (Getting to Know You)

A glorious spectacle of unforgettable songs, marvelous costumes, and opulent scenery is coming to Lyric this spring with an “elaborate...brightly colored...dazzling” (The New York Times) production of one of the most beloved musicals of all time, The King and I.

Getting to Know You with the cast of The King and I

"Get to know" the cast of Lyric's production of Rodgers and Hammerstien's The King and I.

An invitation from the cast of The King and I

The King and I cast members Paolo Montalban (King of Siam), Kate Baldwin (Anna Leonowens), Ali Ewoldt (Tuptim), Sam Simahk (Lun Tha), Charlie Babbo (Louis Leonowens), Matthew Uzarraga (Prince Chulalongkorn), Choreographer Peggy Hickey and Director Lee Blakeley give you a whole lot of reasons to visit them in Siam.

Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I: Rehearsals Begin

Step inside the first meeting with the cast and artistic team of Lyric's production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I.

The Costumes of Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I

Get a sneak-peek at the glorious costumes of Lyric's upcoming production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I.

Behind the Scenes of Lyric's The King and I Photo Shoot

Go behind the scenes and meet the two stars, Kate Baldwin and Paolo Maltalban, of Lyric's production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I.

Photo: Todd Rosenberg (The Merry Widow)