To share our appreciation for your thoughtful investment in Lyric Opera of Chicago, we are overjoyed to offer you access to select Donor Dress Rehearsals for our 2024/25 Season. As a generous Friend of Lyric donor, you have the opportunity to be among the first to observe the final stages of mounting a Lyric production.
We invite you to attend the final dress rehearsal(s) of your choosing from the menu below. Select your seats by clicking the "Reserve" button under your desired dress rehearsal and enter your promo code when prompted.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Giuseppe Verdi brings astounding intensity to the court jester Rigoletto, tragically obsessed with avenging his daughter Gilda’s dishonor. Music Director Enrique Mazzola conducts an outstanding cast including returning baritone Igor Golovatenko and Mane Galoyan and Javier Camarena in their Lyric debuts.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Enrique Mazzola conducts Beethoven's timeless political thriller in Matthew Ozawa’s production, praised as “transformative… a thoughtful examination of how we strive for the ideals of justice and freedom.” The radiant soprano Elza van den Heever is joined by tenor Russell Thomas and baritone Brian Mulligan.
NOVEMBER 6, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Servants Figaro and Susanna, along with the Countess, tangle with Count Almaviva in Mozart's rollicking study of human nature, The Marriage of Figaro. An internationally celebrated cast leads this production directed by Chicago legend Barbara Gaines and conducted by Erina Yashima in her Lyric debut.
NOVEMBER 14, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Lyric Opera of Chicago presents Blue, by Tony-winning composer Jeanine Tesori and librettist Tazewell Thompson, the poignant tale of a Harlem family shattered by tragedy. The moving production stars bass Kenneth Kellogg and acclaimed artists Zoie Reams and Norman Garrett in this anticipated Chicago premiere.
MARCH 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The ultimate operatic love story, La Bohème at Lyric features a stellar cast, including sopranos Ailyn Pérez and Gabriella Reyes, tenor Pene Pati in his Lyric debut, and vibrant baritone Will Liverman. An unforgettable La Bohème performance awaits.
MARCH 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Lyric Opera of Chicago presents The Listeners, by the renowned composer/librettist team Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek. This thrilling story of a mysterious hum, a compelling heroine, and a catastrophic spiral is brought to life by a brilliant cast, conducted by Enrique Mazzola and directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz.
If you have any questions regarding dress rehearsals please contact Audience Services at 312.827.5600.