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Thursday, February 12, 2026
Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center announces auditions for 2027/28 Ensemble Singers
Artists from around the world are invited to submit an initial online application, which includes video recordings.
Thursday, February 5, 2026
When art transcends death: What you need to know about El último sueño de Frida y Diego, the new Spanish-language opera at Lyric
Lyric Opera of Chicago presents Gabriela Lena Frank and Nilo Cruz’s El último sueño de Frida y Diego (The Last Dream of Frida and Diego), on stage March 21 – April 4, 2026.
Monday, February 2, 2026
A timeless tragedy reimagined: What you need to know about Puccini's Madama Butterfly
Lyric Opera of Chicago presents Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, on stage March 14 – April 12, 2026, in a production that dares to ask: what if everything we think we know about this classic opera is only half the story?
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Photos: Kyle Flubacker