About the Ryan Opera Center
About the Ryan Opera Center
Since 1974 the Ryan Opera Center has trained nearly 300 artists and has helped to launch major international careers. Get to know our current Ensemble and some of our most acclaimed alumni.
April 4
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April 4
Ryan Opera Center Gala
The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center’s 7th annual gala, Ryan Opera Center Goes to Hollywood, will be held on Monday, April 4, at The Casino Club of Chicago. It will feature Ensemble members and Music Director Craig Terry performing a thematic program of operatic and popular music from Hollywood films.
Grammy-nominated alumnus Will Liverman, who returns to Lyric this season as Charles in Fire Shut Up in My Bones, will join the festivities. The performance will be followed by an elegant seated dinner with our artists and special guests.
- Location: The Casino Club of Chicago: 195 East Delaware Place
- Chaired by: Frank B. Modruson and Lynne C. Shigley
Guest Artists
Ryan Opera Center Ensemble
Ryan Opera Center Goes to Hollywood is generously made possible by
Premiere Sponsors
Patrick G. and Shirley Welsh Ryan
Marquee Sponsors
Dr. Young Chung Family
Lori Julian for the Julian Family Foundation
Frank B. Modruson & Lynne C. Shigley
Christopher & Laurie Nielsen
Jean McLaren & John Nitschke and Dr. Scholl Foundation
Gregory J. O’Leary & Patricia A. Kenney
Ted Reichardt & Emilysue Pinnell Reichardt
Richard Ryan
Nasrin & Mark Thierer
Silver Screen Sponsors
Anonymous
Julie & Roger Baskes
Nancy Dehmlow
Anders & Donna Gustafsson
Michael A. Leppen
Philip G. Lumpkin
Michael & Salme Harju Steinberg
Cameo Sponsors
Maree G. Bullock
Caroline & Charlie Huebner
Sylvia Neil & Daniel Fischel
John D. & Alexandra C. Nichols
Debbie K. Wright