2010-2011 Performance and Cast Archive
NEW PRODUCTION
Macbeth
Giuseppe Verdi
Oct. 1, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 30/In Italian
New Lyric Opera production generously made possible by The Gramma Fisher Foundation of Marshalltown, Iowa, the Abbott Fund, Randy L. and Melvin R. Berlin, and Nancy W. Knowles.
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Macbeth
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Thomas Hampson
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Banquo
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Štefan Kocán
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Lady Macbeth
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Nadja Michael
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A Servant
A Herald
A Physician
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Sam Handley
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Macduff
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Leonardo Capalbo
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Lady Banquo
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Carter Scott
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Malcolm
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Konstantin Stepanov
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An Assassin
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Sam Handley
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First Apparition
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Evan Boyer
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Second Apparition
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Jennifer Jakob
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Third Apparition
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Amanda Majeski
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Lady in Waiting
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Carter Scott
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Actors
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Chaon Cross
Kevin Barry Crowley
Daniel Joseph Coonley
Tony Di Falco
Steve Hiltebrand
Sean M. Kaplan
Richard Manera
John Timothy McFarland
Kiley B. Moore
Matt Rehwoldt
Matt Roben
Noah Jerome Schwartz
John Stokvis
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Conductor
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Renato Palumbo
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Stage Director
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Barbara Gaines
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Set Designer
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James Noone
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Costume Designer
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Virgil C. Johnson
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Lighting Designer
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Robert Wierzel
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Chorus Master
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Donald Nally
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Choreographer
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Harrison McEldowney
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Wigmaster and Makeup Designer
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Richard Jarvie
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| Assistant Stage Director |
E. Loren Meeker
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| Stage Manager |
Caroline Moores
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| Stage Band Conductor |
William C. Billingham
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| Musical Preparation |
William C. Billingham
Speranza Scappucci
Robert Tweten
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| Fight Director |
Robin McFarquhar
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Projected Titles
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Francis Rizzo
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Carmen
Georges Bizet
Oct. 13, 16, 20, 22, 25, 29; Mar. 12, 15, 18, 24, 27 /In French
The Julius Frankel Foundation Production in memory of Ardis Krainik.
Revival generously made possible by an Anonymous Donor and the Donna Van Eekeren Foundation.
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Moralés
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Paul La Rosa
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Micaëla
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Elaine Alvarez
Nicole Cabell (March)
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Don José
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Yonghoon Lee
Brandon Jovanovich (March)
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Zuniga
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Craig Irvin
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Carmen
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Katharine Goeldner
Nadia Krasteva (March)
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Frasquita
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Jennifer Jakob
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Mercédès
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Emily Fons
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Escamillo
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Kyle Ketelsen
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Dancaïre
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Paul Scholten
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| Remendado |
René Barbera
James Kryshak (Oct. 16)
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| Chicago Children's Choir |
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Conductor
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Alain Altinoglu
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Stage Director
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Harry Silverstein
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Set Designer
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Robin Don
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| Costume Designer |
Robert Perdziola
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Lighting Designer
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Jason Brown
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Chorus Master
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Donald Nally
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| Children's Chorus Master |
Josephine Lee
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Choreographer and Ballet Mistress
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August Tye
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Wig and Makeup Designer
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Richard Jarvie
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| Assistant Stage Director |
Elise Sandell
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| Stage Manager |
John W. Coleman
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| Stage Band Conductor |
Craig Terry
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| Musical Preparation |
Philip Morehead
Craig Terry
Eric Weimer
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| Prompter |
Susan Miller Hult
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| Fight Director |
Chuck Coyl
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| Projected English Titles |
Francis Rizzo
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LYRIC OPERA PREMIERE
NEW PRODUCTION
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Benjamin Britten
Nov. 5, 8, 10, 13, 17, 20, 23/In English
Co-production of Lyric Opera of Chicago, Houston Grand Opera, and Canadian Opera Company
Generous sponsors for this production are The Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust, The Earl and Brenda Shapiro Foundation, and Roberta L. and Robert J. Washlow
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Cobweb
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Kenny Lumb
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Mustardseed
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Anna Stephan
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Peaseblossom
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Alexandra Oates
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Moth
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Benjamin Hoppe
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Puck
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Eseban Andrews Cruz
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Oberon
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David Daniels
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Tytania
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Anna Christy
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| Lysander |
Shawn Mathey
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| Hermia |
Elizabeth DeShong
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| Demetrius |
Lucas Meachem
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| Helena |
Erin Wall
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| Quince |
Sam Handley
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| Bottom |
Peter Rose
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| Flute |
Keith Jameson
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| Starveling |
Paul Scholten
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| Snout |
James Kryshak
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| Snug |
Wilbur Pauley
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| Theseus |
Craig Irvin
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| Hippolyta |
Kelley O'Connor
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Anima - Young Singers of Greater Chicago
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Conductor
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Rory Macdonald
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Stage Director
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Neil Armfield
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Set and Costume Designer
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Dale Ferguson
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Lighting Designer
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Damien Cooper
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Children's Chorus Master
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Emily Ellsworth
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| Choreographer and Associate Stage Director |
Denni Sayers
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Wig and Makeup Designer
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Richard Jarvie
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| Assistant Stage Director |
E. Loren Meeker
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| Stage Manager |
Rachel Tobias
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| Stage Band Conductor |
Matthew Piatt
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| Musical Preparation |
William C. Billingham
Matthew Piatt
Eric Weimer
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| Projected English Titles |
David McCane & Colin Ure
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A Masked Ball
Giuseppe Verdi
Nov. 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30; Dec. 4, 10 /In Italian
Lyric Opera presentation generously made possible by the NIB Foundation, Margot and Josef Lakonishok, an Anonymous Donor, and, Mr. and Mrs. J. Christopher Reyes
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Count Horn (Tomaso)
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Sam Handley
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Count Ribbing (Samuele)
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Craig Irvin
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Oscar
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Kathleen Kim
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King Gustavus III of Sweden (Riccardo)
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Frank Lopardo
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Count Anckarström (Renato)
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Mark Delavan
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Judge
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René Barbera
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Mme. Arvidson (Ulrica)
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Stephanie Blythe
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Christian (Silvano)
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Paul La Rosa
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Amelia's Servant
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James Kryshak
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Amelia Anckarström
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Sondra Radvanovsky
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Conductor
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Asher Fisch
Philip Morehead (Dec. 10)
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Stage Director
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Renata Scotto
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Costume Designer
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John Conklin
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Lighting Designer
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Christine Binder
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Chorus Master
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Donald Nally
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Choreographer
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August Tye
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Wigmaster and Makeup Designer
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Richard Jarvie
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| Assistant Stage Director |
Elise Sandell
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| Stage Manager |
John W. Coleman
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| Stage Band Conductor |
Eric Weimer
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| Musical Preparation |
Elizabeth Buccheri
Eric Weimer
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| Prompter |
Susan Miller Hult
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| Projected English Titles |
Francis Rizzo
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NEW PRODUCTION
The Mikado
Sir William S. Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan
Dec. 6, 8, 11; Jan. 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 21/In English
New Lyric Opera production generously made possible by Jim and Vicki Mills/Jon and Lois Mills, Exelon, and The Negaunee Foundation.
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Nanki-Poo
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Toby Spence
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Pish-Tush
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Philip Kraus
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Pooh-Bah
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Andrew Shore
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Ko-Ko
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Neal Davies
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Yum-Yum
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Andriana Chuchman
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Peep-Bo
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Emily Fons
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Pitti-Sing
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Katharine Goeldner
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Katisha
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Stephanie Blythe
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The Mikado
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James Morris
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Conductor
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Sir Andrew Davis
Philip Morehead (Jan. 11, 13, 15, 21)
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Stage Director
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Gary Griffin
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Set and Costume Designer
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Mark Thompson
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Lighting Designer
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Christine Binder
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Chorus Master
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Donald Nally
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Wigmaster and Makeup Designer
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Richard Jarvie
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| Assistant Stage Director |
Matthew Ozawa
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| Stage Manager |
Caroline Moores
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| Musical Preparation |
William C. Billingham
Philip Morehead
Craig Terry
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| Fight Director |
Chuck Coyl
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| Text Adaptation for Projected Titles |
Francis Rizzo
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SUBSCRIBER APPRECIATION CONCERT
Renee Fleming, soprano
Dec. 12
Lead Sponsor: Liz Stiffel.
Supporting Sponsor: Harris Private Bank.
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Soprano
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Renee Fleming
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Orchestra
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The Lyric Opera Orchestra
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Conductor
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Sir Andrew Davis
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Stage Manager
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John Coleman
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Assistant Stage Manager
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Caroline Moores
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Projected Titles
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Francis Rizzo and Roger Pines
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The Girl of The Golden West
Giacomo Puccini
Jan. 22, 26, 29; Feb. 4, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21/In Italian
The Gramma Fisher Foundation of Marshalltown, Iowa, Production.
Revival made possible by The Walter E. Heller Foundation in loving memory of Alyce H. DeCosta and M. James Termondt, Mazza Foundation, and the Howard A. Stotler Estate.
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Handsome
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Paul La Rosa
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Harry
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René Barbera
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Joe
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James Kryshak
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Happy
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Paul Scholten
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Nick
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David Cangelosi
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Sid
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Philip Kraus
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Sonora
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Daniel Sutin
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Trin
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David Portillo
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| Jim Larkens |
Corey Crider
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| Jake Wallace |
Paul Corona
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| Jack Rance |
Marco Vratogna
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| Ashby |
Craig Irvin
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| Minnie |
Deborah Voigt
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| Pony Express Rider |
Javier Bernardo
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| Ramerrez (Dick Johnson) |
Marcello Giordani
Roy Cornelius Smith (Feb.9, 12, 15)
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| José Castro |
Sam Handley
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| Wowkle |
Katherine Lerner
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| Billy Jackrabbit |
Evan Boyer
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| Conductor |
Sir Andrew Davis
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Original Production
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Harold Prince
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Stage Director
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Vincent Liotta
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Orginial Set Designer
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Eugene Lee
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| Original Costume Designer |
Franne Lee
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| New Scenery and Costumes |
Scott Marr
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Lighting Designer
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Jason Brown
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Chorus Master
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Donald Nally
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Wigmaster and Makeup Designer
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Richard Jarvie
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| Assistant Stage Director |
Matthew Ozawa
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| Stage Manager |
John W. Coleman
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| Stage Band Conductor |
Matthew Piatt
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| Musical Preparation |
Pamela Bullock
Craig Terry
Robert Tweten
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| Prompter |
Susan Miller Hult
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| Fight Director |
Nicolas Sandys
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| Projected English Titles |
Francis Rizzo
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PRODUCTION NEW TO CHICAGO
Lohengrin
Richard Wagner
Feb. 11, 16, 20, 25; Mar. 1, 5, 8/In German
Lyric Opera presentation generously made possible by two Anonymous Donors, Mrs. A. Watson Armour, Marlys A. Beider, Mr. & Mrs. Dietrich M. Gross, Irma Parker.
Production owned by Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.
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The Herald
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Lester Lynch
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Friedrich, Count of Telramund
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Greer Grimsley
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King Heinrich
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Georg Zeppenfeld
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Elsa of Brabant
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Emily Magee
Amber Wagner (March 5, 8)
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Lohengrin
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Johan Botha
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Ortrud
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Michaela Schuster
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Four Nobles
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René Barbera
Javier Barnardo (Feb. 16 - Act 3, Mar. 5)
James Kryshak
Sam Handley
Evan Boyer
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Four Pages
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Jennifer Jakob
Amanda Majeski
Emily Fons
Katherine Lerner
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Conductor
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Sir Andrew Davis
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Stage Director
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Elijah Moshinsky
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Set and Costume Designer
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John Napier
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Lighting Designer
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Christine Binder
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Chorus Master
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Donald Nally
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Original Movement Director
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Eleanor Fazan
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| Movement Director |
August Tye
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Wigmaster and Makeup Designer
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Richard Jarvie
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| Associate Stage Director |
Andrew Sinclair
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| Associate Stage Director |
E. Loren Meeker
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| Stage Manager |
Caroline Moores
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| Stage Band Conductor |
Eric Weimer
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| Musical Preparation |
William C. Billingham
Eric Weimer
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| Prompter |
Jonathan Khuner
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| Fight Director |
Nicolas Sandys
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| Projected English Titles |
Peter Bloor
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NEW PRODUCTION
LYRIC OPERA PREMIERE
Hercules
George Frederic Handel
Mar. 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 21/In English
Generously made possible by Julie and Roger Baskes, Stefan Edlis and Gael Neeson, Richard P. and Susan Kiphart, Sidley Austin LLP, American Express, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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Lichas
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David Daniels
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Dejanira
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Alice Coote
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Hyllus
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Richard Croft
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Iole
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Lucy Crowe
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Hercules
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Eric Owens
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Actors
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W. Patrick Dunham
Marckarthur Johnson
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Conductor
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Harry Bicket
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Stage Director
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Peter Sellars
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Set Designer
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George Tsypin
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Costume Designer
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Dunya Ramicova
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Lighting Designer
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James F. Ingalls
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Chorus Master
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Donald Nally
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Wigmaster and Makeup Designer
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Richard Jarvie
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| Assistant Stage Manager |
Matthew Ozawa
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| Stage Manager |
John W. Coleman
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| Musical Preparation |
Susan Miller Hult
Philip Morehead
Matthew Piatt
Craig Terry
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| Text Adaptation for Projected Titles |
Francis Rizzo
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