Special Events
Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park
Friday, September 11, 2009
7:30 p.m.
Jay Pritzker Pavillion
Enjoy a grand night of singing with some of opera's most famous stars — many of them featured in Lyric Opera's amazing 2009-10 season. Deborah Voigt, James Morris, and more in a glorious concert dedicated to the men and women of the United States Armed Services. Sir Andrew Davis conducts the Lyric Opera Orchestra!
The Bucksbaum Family Lyric Opera Broadcasts airs this concert live on 98.7WFMT and WFMT.com starting at 7:00 p.m.
Learn more about Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park.
Opening Night Gala Performance and Opera Ball
Saturday, September 26, 2009
6:00 p.m.
As guests walk on the red carpet to enter the Civic Opera House in its Opening Night splendor, they will be greeted with a foyer that is transformed with beautiful décor inspired by the performance. The evening will include delicious hors d’ouevres and desserts, with sparkling water and champagne available as well. The Opening Night performance will be Giacomo Puccini's Tosca starring Deborah Voigt as Tosca, Vladimir Galouzine as Cavaradossi, and James Morris as Scarpia.
Those attending the Opening Night Gala performance are also invited to purchase tickets to the Opera Ball, held at the Hilton Chicago, immediately following the performance. This black-tie affair gives opera lovers the opportunity to celebrate Opening Night with the stars of the show!
Learn more about and purchase tickets to the Opening Night Gala and Opera Ball.
OPERATHON
OPERATHON is conducted by the Lyric Opera Chapters with all proceeds supporting Lyric Opera of Chicago's education and community-engagement programs for children, adults, and seniors. Chapter members have the opportunity to volunteer to work on OPERATHON day in a variety of tasks...talking to donors by being on the "front line" in the phone room, tabulating the sales and contributions, networking with fellow volunteers, welcoming fellow Chapter members and orienting them to their assigned duties. Chapter-member involvement is essential to Lyric's success.
Stars from Lyric's productions are heard on-air, encouraging listeners to phone in their pledges of support. A stunning selection of Lyric Opera merchandise, autographed items, as well as restaurant and premium certificates is offered via the OPERATHON catalog.
For more information, visit the OPERATHON page or contact Lyric's Chapter office at 312-827-5673.