Lyric Premiere & New-to-Chicago Production Dead Man Walking dress rehearsal

Join us for the Dress Rehearsal of Dead Man Walking. Closed to the public, available only to select Lyric Opera patrons. Use your promo code to unlock your seats.

Language: Sung in English with projected English text
Running Time: 2 hours, 55 minutes with 1 intermission
Location: Lyric Opera House

Meet the artists

Patricia Racette

Sister Helen Prejean

The celebrated American soprano made her role debut as Sister Helen Prejean/Dead Man Walking (2019|20).

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Susan Graham

Mrs. De Rocher

Renowned American mezzo-soprano Susan Graham has sung nine roles at Lyric Opera since 1989/90.

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Ryan McKinny

Joseph De Rocher

American bass-baritone Ryan McKinny made his Lyric Opera debut as Joseph De Rocher in Dead Man Walking (2019|20).

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Whitney Morrison

Sister Rose

Ryan Opera Center alumna

Whitney Morrison, the soprano, a Chicago native and a Ryan Opera Center alumna, has triumphed in multiple roles at Lyric.

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Clay Hilley

Father Grenville

American tenor Clay Hilley made his Lyric Opera debut as Grenville/Dead Man Walking (2019|20).

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Gordon Hawkins

George Benton

American baritone Gordon Hawkins sung in the Lyric Opera production of Dead Man Walking (2019|20)

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Nicole Paiement

Conductor

Conductor Nicole Paiement made her Lyric Opera debut with Dead Man Walking (2019/20).

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Leonard Foglia

Director

Leonard Foglia directed Dead Man Walking (2019|20) and El Pasado Nunca Se Termina (2014|15) at Lyric Opera.

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Katrina Bachus

Associate Director

Katrina Bachus's Lyric credits include Associate Director/Dead Man Walking and Luisa Miller (2019|20)

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Michael McGarty

Set Designer

Michael McGarty made his Lyric debut as Set Designer/Dead Man Walking (2019|20).

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Jess Goldstein

Costume Designer

Jess Goldstein made his Lyric debut as Costume Designer/Dead Man Walking (2019|20).

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Brian Nason

Lighting Designer

Lighting designer Brian Nason credits include Lyric's production of Dead Man Walking (2019|20).

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Elaine McCarthy

Projection Designer

American designer Elaine J. McCarthy credits include Lyric Opera's Dead Man Walking (2019|20)

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Michael Black

Chorus Master

Michael Black has served Lyric Opera of Chicago since the 2013/14 Season.

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