What is the Medley Series?
A subscription series package offered exclusively to LYP members at the LYP Member level and up. This series allows LYP members to choose from a selection of dates and build a personalized subscription package of three or more operas for $35* each. A minimum of three different opera titles is required to initiate a Medley subscription, and the same title may not appear more than once in a series.
*One-time $6 subscription order fee not included.
*$3 - $4 historic building fee per ticket not included.
Which performances are included in the Medley subscription series?
Access the most currently available Medley performance dates here.
Where will my Medley seats be located?
Medley subscriptions can be purchased throughout the house, with the following restrictions: No aisle seats; No Main Floor Prime, Main Floor 1, Main Floor 2, Upper Balcony 1, Upper Balcony 2.
How do I purchase a Medley subscription series?
Once you are a qualifying member, log in to your account on lyricopera.org. The link to purchase your series will be on your My Account page.
Can I bring my friends?
Yes! Medley subscribers may purchase up to two Medley subscriptions, and depending on their membership level, up to two additional companion tickets at the special $35 Medley price. The total number of subscriptions available to you will be reflected when you are buying your series online.
Can I purchase tickets for multiple performances of one title in my Medley series?
Packages can only include one performance of each title. If you would like to see multiple performances of one title, consider purchasing tickets for an Encore performance.
How do “floating tickets*” work?
Depending on your membership level, LYP Medley subscribers can add up to six extra tickets to their Medley subscription for the whole season at the special $35 Medley price. Have four friends who want to see The Barber of Seville, but only two Ringheads? Use your floating tickets to stack your performances however you like! Tickets can only be added to performances and dates already in your Medley Series.
Instructions on how to use your floating tickets will be emailed to you once you have purchased a Medley Series.
*Add-on and floating tickets are subject to availability.
May I exchange my Medley tickets?
Yes! Free exchanges (made more than 5 days in advance of your performance) are one of the perks of being a subscriber. Exchanges can be made by calling Audience Services at 312.827.5600; your new date must also be a valid LYP Medley series date of the same title. If exchanged fewer than 5 days in advance, fees will apply.
What if I want to purchase tickets for a performance or production outside of the Medley series?
As a subscriber, you receive a 10% discount off of the standard ticket price on additional opera and musical tickets during the season. The $35 Medley price does not apply to performances outside of the Medley series.
What if I can’t commit to a whole subscription, but I still want to support Lyric and get last-minute ticket deals?
No problem - as a member, you have access to our LYP Encore program. For $35 annually, young professionals ages 21-45 can join the Lyric Young Professionals at the Encore level, where they gain access to exclusive last-minute ticket deals, networking opportunities, and invitations to special LYP events! Encore dates are announced via email 3-10 days before a performance. LYP members are invited to use the designated promo code to access $59 main floor and $39 balcony seats. Encore seats are available online only and subject to availability.