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  • Saturday, January 5, 2013
    8:00pm
    Approximate running time: TBA
    (Adult content; not suitable for children)

Lyric Opera and The Second City put the fun in dysfunctional!


The Second City Guide to the Opera

The Second City, Chicago’s nationally recognized comedy troupe, takes on the world of opera—its traditions, its stars, and even its audiences!

From the company that spawned comedy greats including Bill Murray, Tina Fey, and Stephen Colbert—a comedy and musical revue like you’ve never experienced before!

Get ready for a funny, fabulous evening that will delight both opera aficionados and those who thought an opera house is the last place they’d ever come to be entertained!

Tickets from $40.
$250 for benefit tickets. Reception with the artists included following the performance.

Presented by PNC Bank.

Starring

  • Renée Fleming

    Co-host

    Renée Fleming

  • Patrick Stewart

    Co-host

    Patrick Stewart

Dr. Opera: another hilarious collaboration between Lyric Opera and The Second City

Adult children Hansel and Gretel have some serious stuff to work through. So do La Bohème’s bickering lovers Mimì and Rodolfo. Check out these videos to see how "Dr. Opera" puts the fun in dysfunction!