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Sunday in the Park with Lyric

September 7, 2025 at 7p.m.

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Lyric Opening Concert

October 10, 2025

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Medea

October 11 - 26, 2025

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Coco in Concert Live to Film

October 16 - 18, 2025

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Cavalleria rusticana & Pagliacci

November 1 - 23, 2025

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Carmina Burana

November 14 - 18, 2025

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Experience Billy Corgan like never before

A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness

A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness

Billy Corgan joins forces with Lyric Opera of Chicago for A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness, a groundbreaking 30th-anniversary celebration of his iconic album. With Corgan, special guest artists, and the powerful Lyric Opera Orchestra and Chorus, this unforgettable event transforms the legendary music into an immersive new sonic and visual experience. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind fusion of rock and opera!

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By Christopher Alden

Director's Note: The Flying Dutchman

Read about director Christopher Alden's vision for The Flying Dutchman in this Director's Note, and experience his electrifying production of Wagner's masterpiece at Lyric September 23-October 7.
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Get to know: Puccini’s “La Bohème”

La Bohème seamlessly captures the essence of young love, artistic passion, and the bittersweet nature of life’s fleeting joys. Learn more about the iconic opera that has remained in the hearts of opera lovers since its premiere in 1896 and see it live March 15 through April 12, 2025.
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A potent blend

Terence Blanchard's highly acclaimed debut opera, Champion, has made its premiere at Lyric Opera of Chicago. Described in the composer’s subtitle as an “Opera in Jazz,” the work goes beyond the confines of conventional operatic performance, featuring mesmerizing jazz styles seamlessly blended with allusions to traditional opera.
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Lyric's IDEA values

Lyric's IDEA values

Read about the intensified work that Lyric has been doing to further define our ongoing commitment to Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) across our organization.

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