Press Releases

2026 Press Releases

Browse our latest press releases for news about Lyric Opera of Chicago and our productions.

Tuesday, June 23 - Lyric Opera of Chicago names Kate Brueggemann as Chief Development Officer

Tuesday, June 16 - Broadway icon Idina Menzel to make highly anticipated Lyric Opera of Chicago debut for one night only

Thursday, May 21 - Lyric Opera of Chicago announces transformational $20 million gift from The Negaunee Foundation

Tuesday, May 19 - Music Institute of Chicago and Lyric Opera of Chicago announce new partnership to expand access to opera education and performance opportunities

Thursday, May 14 - Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Wine Auction returns in spectacular style, raising millions at “A Divine Duet” weekend

Thursday, April 30 - The big top came to Wacker Drive

Tuesday, April 21 - safronia: A Chicago story born on Chicago's greatest stage

Thursday, April 9 - Lyric Opera of Chicago announces its 2026/27 Season

Thursday, March 26 - Curtain up on the future: Ryan Opera Center showcases Ensemble members at Rising Stars in Concert

Tuesday, March 24 - Step right up: Lyric Opera of Chicago transforms into a circus of music, creativity, and family fun

Friday, March 20 - When art transcends death: El último sueño de Frida y Diego opens at Lyric on Saturday, March 21

Wednesday, March 18 - Lyric Opera of Chicago elects five nationally recognized leaders to Board of Directors

Friday, March 13 - A timeless tragedy reimagined: Madama Butterfly opens at Lyric on Saturday, March 14

Wednesday, March 11 - Lyric Opera of Chicago presents Disney’s Mary Poppins in Concert Live to Film

Thursday, February 26 - When a family returns to reclaim what was taken: A new American opera is born

Thursday, February 12 - Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center announces auditions for 2027/28 Ensemble Singers

Thursday, February 5 - When art transcends death: What you need to know about El último sueño de Frida y Diego, the new Spanish-language opera at Lyric

Monday, February 2 - A timeless tragedy reimagined: What you need to know about Puccini's Madama Butterfly

Saturday, January 31 - Love, laughter, and games of the heart: Così fan tutte opens at Lyric on Sunday, February 1

Friday, January 23 - Decadence, desire, and deadly obsession: Salome opens at Lyric on Sunday, January 25

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