Pre-opera Talks
Lyric offers free informational lectures to patrons before every mainstage opera performance called Pre-opera Talks.
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Audience programs
Whether you're a life-long aficionado or a first-time opera goer, Lyric offers a growing number of introduction and enrichment experiences. These unique initiatives enable Lyric to more deeply engage its patrons while providing new audiences an opportunity to explore the world of opera.
Pre-opera Talks
Lyric offers free informational lectures to patrons before every mainstage opera performance called Pre-opera Talks.
Learn More
Backstage Tours
Experience the Lyric Opera House beyond the footlights with a backstage tour!
In-person backstage tours are currently on hiatus.
Backstage Tours
Experience the Lyric Opera House beyond the footlights with a backstage tour!
In-person backstage tours are currently on hiatus.
Lyric Unlimited - Learning & Creative Engagement Sponsors
Anonymous Donor
Nancy W. Knowles Student and Family Performances Fund
Dr. Scholl Foundation
Walter Family Foundation
The Richard P. & Susan Kiphart Family
Shure Charitable Trust
Eisen Family Foundation
Robert and Evelyn McCullen
Marsha Serlin and Jerry Sloan
Charles and M.R. Shapiro Foundation, Inc.
Terry J. Medhurst
Mazza Foundation
Buehler Family Foundation
Wintrust Community Banks
Helen Brach Foundation
The Siragusa Family Foundation
Polk Bros. Foundation
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation
Raynette and Ned Boshell
John and Rosemary Brown Family Foundation
John Hart and Carol Prins
The Simon Family Foundation
Photos: Kyle Flubacker, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Todd Rosenberg, Jaclyn Simpson