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Friday, September 22, 2023
The Flying Dutchman opens Saturday, September 23
Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 69th Season sets sail with Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman, September 23 to October 7, 2023. More than 160 musical and dramatic artists bring this riveting odyssey to life on Chicago’s biggest stage.
Thursday, September 21, 2023
What you need to know about The Daughter of the Regiment
Donizetti’s beloved comic opera The Daughter of the Regiment marches onto the Lyric Opera of Chicago stage for the first time in 50 years, November 4-25, 2023. Also known by its French-language title La fille du régiment, this mashup of slapstick and romance stars two of the biggest names in all of opera: Lisette Oropesa in her Lyric debut and returning favorite Lawrence Brownlee.
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Lyric Opera of Chicago's Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center Announces Singers Selected for the 2024/25 Ensemble
Considered one of the world's preeminent artist-development programs for emerging artists, The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center at Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced the 12 singers who have been selected for its 2024/25 Ensemble at Final Auditions held on September 17 in the Ardis Krainik Theatre.
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