Opera beyond the stage
Engaging individuals from across Chicagoland through Lyric Unlimited!
Lyric Unlimited offers wide-ranging programs that extend beyond the opera house and expand Lyric's civic footprint—including work with and for specific communities, schools and teachers, as well as families, youth, and adults.
Nearly 100,000 people participate in Lyric Unlimited performances, learning programs, and engagement activities each season.
These collaborative initiatives seek to understand and respond to the needs and interests of communities throughout the city. Opera becomes a lens through which people can share and reflect their own experiences and creativity.
Lyric Unlimited deepens and broadens relationships throughout the city through collaborative programs such as EmpowerYouth!, Caminos a la ópera, and Chicago Voices.
Lyric Unlimited connects students and teachers with opera through Elementary and High School Residencies, Opera in the Neighborhoods, Student Backstage Tours, and Performances for Students.
Lyric Unlimited connects students and teachers with opera through Elementary and High School Residencies, Opera in the Neighborhoods, Student Backstage Tours, and Performances for Students.
Lyric Unlimited commissions and presents new, small-scale operas, including Blue, a new work by Tony Award-winner Jeanine Tesori and acclaimed playwright and director Tazewell Thompson.
Lyric Unlimited welcomes families to opera through performances and special events like Family Day at Lyric and the opera for youth, Earth to Kenzie.
Lyric Unlimited welcomes families to opera through performances and special events like Family Day at Lyric and the opera for youth, Earth to Kenzie.
Lyric Unlimited offers in-depth youth engagement through programs such as Youth Opera Council and the Vocal Partnership Program.
Support collaboration and innovation.
Support collaboration and innovation.
Help Lyric Unlimited reach diverse and enthusiastic audiences by making a donation before our fiscal year ends on June 30th. By helping us finish this season strong, you are ensuring that Lyric can continue enthrall audiences for generations to come and secure the future vitality of opera.
Lyric is exceptional in providing outstanding opportunities for members of the community to expand on their love of opera.
Lyric Unlimited is a division of Lyric Opera of Chicago established in 2012 that offers an array of innovative learning, community engagement, and artistic programming for people of all ages. Read the Lyric Unlimited Impact Report to learn more.
Photos: Todd Rosenberg, Jaclyn Simpson, Kyle Flubacker
