Lyric Opera of Chicago Announces The Magic Victrola

Sunday, April 24, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.

CHICAGO (2/24/2022) – Children and adults alike will be enchanted by Lyric Opera of Chicago’s upcoming, fully staged production of The Magic Victrola on Sunday, April 24th at 2 p.m. This one-afternoon-only event is a delightful way for children and adults to experience the joy and magic of opera. The original production, featuring some of opera's most famous arias, is specifically designed for children ages 5 to 10, but people of all ages will enjoy this story brought to life by the Lyric Opera Orchestra and extraordinary artists from Lyric's Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center.

"We are thrilled to round off Lyric’s hugely successful return to live performances in the opera house with this special presentation of The Magic Victrola, a delightful and entertaining introduction to opera, perfect for all families," offers Lyric’s General Director, President & CEO Anthony Freud. "We hope to welcome to Lyric many young people (as well as those who are young at heart) to share in the excitement of opera".

The Magic Victrola adventure begins when Gracie and Sam are dropped off at their Grandpa's place for summer vacation. While at first the kids are less than excited to be without their modern comforts, things get much more interesting when they discover their grandfather's old victrola and his prized collection of opera records suddenly comes to life! With the help of the mysterious birdman, Papageno, Gracie and Sam are off on a musical adventure through some of opera's most delightful hits.

Audiences will be treated to selections from some of the most widely beloved operas, including The Magic Flute, The Elixir of Love, Carmen, and more in this whimsical, original work. Big screens beside the stage will help the audience feel closer to every moment of the action.

Tickets are priced at just $5 for children and $10 for adults. For more information about The Magic Victrola and to purchase tickets now, visit lyricopera.org/magicvictrola.

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About Lyric

Lyric Opera of Chicago is where the world sings — and where Chicago comes alive.

Under the leadership of General Director, President & CEO John Mangum and Music Director Enrique Mazzola, Lyric stands at the intersection of artistic excellence and civic purpose, harnessing the full power of opera — voice, orchestra, stagecraft, and story — to illuminate the questions, emotions, and experiences that define us as human beings. Nearly 75 seasons of world-class performances have made Lyric one of the greatest opera companies in the world. What drives us now is what has always driven us: the belief that this art form, at its best, can move people in ways nothing else can.

Lyric is also Chicago’s partner — in its neighborhoods, its schools, and its communities — through education, engagement, and a relentless commitment to making opera accessible, relevant, and irresistible to everyone. At the heart of that commitment is The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center, which trains the artists who will carry this art form into its future. Every night when the curtain rises, Lyric reminds this city — and the world — why live performance still matters.

Lyric Opera of Chicago doesn’t just present opera, it redefines what opera can be. It’s where Chicago comes to be moved, inspired, and connected.

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