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Press Releases
2022 Press Releases
Browse our latest press releases for news about Lyric Opera of Chicago and our productions.
Tuesday, May 17, 2022 - Lyric Opera of Chicago presents Wine Auction 2023
Wednesday, May 11, 2022 - Lyric Opera of Chicago announces 2022/23 Ryan Opera Center Ensemble
Wednesday, April 20, 2022 - Single tickets on sale now for Fiddler on the Roof and West Side Story
Thursday, March 24, 2022 - Fire Shut Up in My Bones opens Thursday, March 24
Monday, March 21, 2022 - Lyric Opera of Chicago to hold dance auditions for Fiddler on the Roof
Friday, March 11, 2022 - Tosca Opens Saturday, March 12
Wednesday, March 2, 2022 - What You Need to Know About Sir Andrew Davis Conducts Beethoven 9
Monday, February 28, 2022 - Lyric Opera of Chicago Announces Matthew Ozawa as Chief Artistic Administation Officer
Thursday, February 24, 2022 - Lyric Opera of Chicago Announces The Magic Victrola
Friday, February 11, 2022 - Lyric Opera of Chicago Announces New Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center Fellowships
Tuesday, February1, 2022 - Lyric Opera of Chicago Announces its 2022/23 Season
Thursday, January 27, 2022 - What You Need to Know About Fire Shut Up in My Bones
Monday, January 24, 2022 - Rising Stars in Concert
Thursday, January 13, 2022 - What You Need to Know About Puccini's Towering Masterpiece Tosca
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Friday, December 17, 2021 - Soloists Announced for Sir Andrew Davis Conducts Beethoven 9
Wednesday, December 8, 2021 - What You Need to Know About Proving Up
Thursday, November 18, 2021 - Announcing Verdi Voices concert on February 6
Friday, November 12, 2021 - Florencia en el Amazonas opens Saturday, November 13
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 - The Magic Flute opens Wednesday, November 3
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 - Lyric Opera of Chicago announces Paul Gunning as new VP & Chief Marketing Officer
Friday, October 29, 2021 - Lyric Opera of Chicago to hold virtual dance auditions for Fire Shut Up In My Bones
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 - What You Need to Know About Catán's Florencia en el Amazonas
Monday, October 11, 2021 - Lyric Opera of Chicago's Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center announces singers selected for the 2022/23 Ensemble
Monday, October 11, 2021 - What You Need to Know About Mozart's The Magic Flute
Sunday, September 26, 2021 - The Elixir of Love opens Sunday, September 26
Friday, September 17, 2021 - Macbeth opens Friday, September 17
Wednesday, August 18, 2021 - Lyric Opera of Chicago's Pagliacci on film
Monday, August 16, 2021 - What You Need to Know about Donizetti's THE ELIXIR OF LOVE
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 - Lyric Opera of Chicago Announces Two New Executive Appointments
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 - What You Need to Know About Verdi's MACBETH
Monday, August 2, 2021 - Lyric Opera of Chicago announces single ticket on sale for the 2021/22 Season
Thursday, July 29, 2021 - Lyric Opera of Chicago presents Sunday in the Park with Lyric's Rising Stars
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 - Lyric Opera of Chicago's Twilight: Gods on film
Thursday, June 24, 2021 - Lyric Opera of Chicago to hold dance auditions for Florencia en el Amazonas by Daniel Cátan
Thursday, June 3, 2021 - Lyric Opera of Chicago begins production on Leoncavallo's Pagliacci for digital distribution
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 - Lyric Opera of Chicago Announces 2021|22 Season
Monday, May 17, 2021 - Lyric Opera of Chicago and Chicago Park District presents Hansel & Gretel in the Park
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 - Lyric Opera of Chicago presents "The New Classics: Songs from the New Golden Age of Musical Theater"
Tuesday, March 23, 2021 - Lyric Opera of Chicago to produce film version of sold out Twilight: Gods opera production
Tuesday, March 9, 2021 - New programming added to Lyric Opera of Chicago's 2020/21 Season
Thursday, February 4, 2021 - New production and programming additions to Lyric Opera of Chicago's 2020/21 Season
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Tuesday, November 24, 2020 — Joint Statement from Lyric Opera of Chicago and the American Guild of Musical Artists
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 — Pasión Latina premieres virtually on Sunday, December 13
Thursday, November 12, 2020 — Lyric Opera of Chicago announces new production additions to the current 2020/21 Season
Wednesday, November 11, 2020 — Joint Statement from Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Chicago Federation of Musicians #10-208
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 — Statement from Lyric Opera of Chicago on the 20/21 Season and 21/22 Season Highlights
Tuesday, October 13, 2020 — Lyric Opera of Chicago announces fall community and education programming
Thursday, September 24, 2020 — Lyric Opera of Chicago announces reimagined programs for the new season
Thursday, September 17, 2020 — Lyric Opera of Chicago announces first woman board chair, Sylvia Neil
Tuesday, August 4, 2020 — Lyric presents a special season opening concert, "For the Love of Lyric," on Sunday, September 13
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 — Lyric's Ryan Opera Center Presents Lawrence Brownlee and Friends: The Next Chapter
Tuesday, June 16, 2020 — Statement from Lyric Opera of Chicago on the cancellation of Lyric's fall season
Friday, June 5, 2020 — Lyric Opera of Chicago on 98.7WFMT Saturdays at 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 2, 2020 — Lyric Opera of Chicago postpones remainder of the 2019|20 Season
Friday, March 13, 2020 — Lyric Opera of Chicago Ring cycle performances canceled
Tuesday, March 10, 2020 — Full casting announced for Lyric's 42nd Street
Wednesday, March 5, 2020 — Lyric Opera's RING Cycle comes full circle with Götterdämmerung
Tuesday, March 3, 2020 — Single tickets on sale now for Lyric's production of Singin' in the Rain
Monday, March 2, 2020 — Statement: Lyric Opera of Chicago announces cast changes for RING 2020
Monday, February 17, 2020 — Lyric Opera of Chicago's Monumental RING Cycle Begins April 2020
Friday, February 14, 2020 — Lyric Opera introduces BLUE to Chicago
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 — Lyric Opera of Chicago Announces 2020|21 Season
Wednesday, January 29, 2020 — Cancelled — Sir Bryn Terfel in Recital at Lyric Opera of Chicago
Tuesday, January 7, 2020 — Tchaikovsky's thriller THE QUEEN OF SPADES returns to Lyric on February 15
Monday, January 6, 2020 — Lyric Opera announces Wine Auction 2021
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Thursday, December 19, 2019 — Puccini's timeless MADAMA BUTTERFLY returns to Lyric - February 6
Wednesday, December 18, 2019 — Broadway stars Norm Lewis and Faith Prince to lead Lyric Opera of Chicago's 42ND STREET
Monday, December 16, 2019 — The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center presents RISING STARS IN CONCERT
Thursday, December 12, 2019 — What You Need to Know About Sir Bryn Terfel in Recital at Lyric Opera of Chicago
Monday, November 25, 2019 — American bass-baritone Ryan McKinny to portray DON GIOVANNI at Lyric Opera of Chicago Dec. 3-8, replacing Davide Luciano
Wednesday, November 6, 2019 — A transformation is in store for Chicago's historic Lyric Opera House
Tuesday, November 5, 2019 — Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Chicago Urban League collaborate for third year of EMPOWERYOUTH!
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 — Opera superstar Sondra Radvanovsky returns to Lyric in THE THREE QUEENS, opening Dec. 1
Tuesday, October 22, 2019 — Lyric Presents a New Opera for Young Audiences - EARTH TO KENZIE
Thursday, October 17, 2019 — American baritone Lucas Meachem to portray Don Giovanni at Lyric Opera of Chicago Nov. 14 - 30, replacing Ildar Abdrazakov
Friday, October 11, 2019 — DON GIOVANNI returns to Lyric — opening Nov. 14
Monday, September 23, 2019 — What You Need to Know About DEAD MAN WALKING
Monday, September 16, 2019 — Lyric's Ryan Opera Center announces 2020/21 EnsembleThursday, September 12, 2019 — Lyric Opera of Chicago names dynamic Italian conductor Enrique Mazzola as Lyric's next music director
Wednesday, August 28, 2019 — Verdi's early masterpiece LUISA MILLER opens at Lyric Oct. 12
Tuesday, August 20, 2019 — Maria Callas Returns to Lyric Opera for One Night Only - Sept. 7
Thursday, August 15, 2019 — Figaro, Figaro, Figaro - THE BARBER OF SEVILLE Opens Sept. 28 at Lyric Opera
Wednesday, August 14, 2019 — Lyric Opera of Chicago presents Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park
Wednesday, June 26, 2019 — Lyric Unlimited presents a brand-new opera for young audiences: Earth to Kenzie
Monday, June 24, 2019 — Be Dazzled. Be Moved. Be Astonished. Be Transported. Be Part of Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2019/20 Season
Monday, June 3, 2019 — Maria Callas Returns to The Stage at Lyric Opera of Chicago on Saturday, September 7 with First-Of-Its-Kind Hologram Concert Tour
Wednesday, May 8, 2019 — Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Chicago Urban League collaborate for second year of EMPOWERYOUTH! IGNITING CREATIVITY THROUGH THE ARTS
Thursday, May 2, 2019 — The wait is over! Tickets now on sale for LYRIC'S NEW RING
Wednesday, May 1, 2019 — Lyric Opera of Chicago is holding Chicago and New York auditions seeking TENORS, BARITONES and BASSES for tenured, regular chorus
Tuesday, April 16, 2019 — FIRST LOOK: Corey Cott as Tony and Mikaela Bennett as Maria in Lyric Opera's new grand-scale coproduction of WEST SIDE STORY
Thursday, March 21, 2019 — Lyric Announces Host Tituss Burgess for the Renée Fleming 25th Anniversary Concert — Saturday, March 23 at 7pm at the Lyric Opera House
Tuesday, March 19, 2019 — The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center at Lyric Opera of Chicago presents Rising Stars in Concert with members of the Lyric Opera Orchestra conducted by Christopher Allen; Sunday, April 7, 2pm at the Lyric Opera House
Monday, March 18, 2019 — Full casting announced for Lyric’s grand-scale production of WEST SIDE STORY featuring nearly 100 national and local artists; May 3 - June 2, 2019 at the Lyric Opera House
Monday, March 4, 2019 — Single tickets on sale now for Lyric Opera of Chicago's Spring 2020 production of the musical 42ND STREET
Wednesday, February 13, 2019 — Lyric Opera of Chicago presents the Midwest premiere of AN AMERICAN DREAM — two performances, March 15 & 17 at the Harris Theater
Friday, February 1, 2019 — What You Need to Know About ARIODANTE at Lyric Opera of Chicago
Thursday, January 24, 2019 — Lyric Opera of Chicago announces its 2019/20 Season
Wednesday, January 16, 2019 — Lyric Opera of Chicago to hold ensemble auditions for dancer/singer/actors for Leonard Bernstein's WEST SIDE STORY January 28 and 29, 2019
Monday, January 14, 2019 — LA TRAVIATA opens at Lyric on February 16
Wednesday, January 9, 2019 — Broadway star Corey Cott (Newsies, Bandstand) and Mikaela Bennett to lead Lyric Opera's WEST SIDE STORY — Lyric's new coproduction also features Amanda Castro, Brett Thiele, and Manuel Stark Santos; May 3 - June 2, 2019, at the Lyric Opera House
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Wednesday, December 19, 2018 — ELEKTRA opens at Lyric on February 2
Wednesday, December 12, 2018 — January at Lyric — LA BOHÈME and CENDRILLON return
Tuesday, November 13, 2018 — A Must-See Event — only at Lyric! ANNA NETREBKO Returns in Recital Sunday Dec. 2
Friday, November 9, 2018 — CENDRILLON opens at Lyric Opera on December 1
Thursday, November 1, 2018 — IL TROVATORE opens at Lyric Opera on November 17
Wednesday, October 24, 2018 — Lyric Announces Guest Artists for Renée Fleming 25th Anniversary Concert
Friday, October 19, 2018 — Lyric's RING continues with SIEGFRIED
Tuesday, October 16, 2018 — Two performances added in January for LA BOHÈME at Lyric Opera of Chicago
Sunday, October 14, 2018 — Lyric Opera and CFM Sign Multi-Year Labor Deal
Saturday, October 13, 2018 — Lyric Opera and CFM Reach Multi-Year Labor Deal
Thursday, October 11, 2018 — Lyric Opera of Chicago Statement
Wednesday, October 10, 2018 — Lyric Opera of Chicago Statement
Tuesday, October 9, 2018 — Lyric Opera of Chicago Statement
Monday, October 8, 2018 — Lyric Opera and IATSE Sign Multi-Year Labor Deal
Monday, October 8, 2018 — Lyric Opera and AGMA Reach Multi-Year Labor Deal
Monday, Oct. 1, 2018 — Lyric's Ryan Opera Center announces 2019/20 Ensemble
Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018 — Lyric Unlimited announces an opera for young people: Rhoda and the Fossil Hunt
Thursday, August 30, 2018 — Mozart's IDOMENEO, a Must-Sea!
Wednesday, August 22, 2018 — The original “Rent,” LA BOHÈME opens October 6
Monday, August 6, 2018 — Preview Lyric's 18/19 Season at Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park
Wednesday, July 18, 2018 — THIRTEEN’s Great Performances Celebrates Chicago’s Diverse Musical Heritage With Chicago Voices, Premiering Friday, August 10 on PBS
Monday, June 25, 2018 — Revelation, Celebration, Rediscovery: Single Tickets on sale Wednesday, June 27 at 10am for all performances in Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2018/19 Season
Wednesday, May 23, 2018 — Lyric Opera of Chicago to hold dance auditions for La traviata by Giuseppe Verdi on Monday, June 18, 2018
Friday, April 27, 2018 — Grand-scale North American premiere of the Olivier Award-winning London production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR — Now playing at Lyric through May 20
Thursday, April 19, 2018 — Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Chicago Urban League present Empower, an original opera created by Chicago high school students through the groundbreaking EmpowerYouth! program — Thursday, May 31 at 7:00pm at the Lyric Opera House
Wednesday, April 18, 2018 — Sophisticated and convenient onsite dining options for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, April 27 – May 20 at the Lyric Opera House
Thursday, April 12, 2018 — FIRST LOOK: Ryan Shaw as Judas, Heath Saunders as Jesus, and Jo Lampert as Mary Magdalene in the North American premiere of the Olivier Award-winning JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
Thursday, April 5, 2018 — Chicago’s leading instrumentalists join Broadway and West End talent for North American premiere of Olivier Award-winning production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR April 27 – May 20 at the Lyric Opera House — Supporting cast announced
Wednesday, March 14, 2018 — The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center presents Rising Stars in Concert Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 7:30pm with the Lyric Opera Orchestra conducted by Edwin Outwater
Tuesday, March 13, 2018 — Lyric Opera of Chicago to hold dance auditions for Cendrillon by Jules Massenet Saturday, March 31, 2018
Thursday, February 1, 2018 — Powerful, Political, Provocative — FELLOW TRAVELERS opens March 17
Thursday, January 25, 2018 — Lyric Opera of Chicago presents Piotr Beczała in Recital — The world-renowned tenor will perform an intimate recital with pianist Martin Katz at the Lyric Opera House on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at 3pm
Thursday, January 18, 2018 — Soprano Ailyn Pérez to portray Marguerite in Lyric’s Faust March 3-18, replacing Erin Wall, who has withdrawn for health reasons — Ana María Martínez to sing March 21 performance as scheduled
Thursday, January 11, 2018 — Mozart. Moustaches. Mischief. COSI FAN TUTTE opens February 17
Monday, January 8, 2018 — Lyric Opera of Chicago Announces Chorus Auditions for the 2018/19 Season
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