There's nothing like the power, scale, and sheer entertainment of a Lyric musical. Lyric has been thrilling Chicago with great musical theater productions since 2012 with big productions, extravagant sets and costumes, and original casts of talented stars from the stage and screen, all backed by the powerful sound of the Lyric Opera Orchestra and Chorus. Join us for the best of Broadway on the Lyric stage.
Sep 17, 2022 - Oct 7. 2022
Join us for a completely original and fresh take on this Tony Award-winning favorite. The beloved songs you know and love - “Tradition,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” “If I Were a Rich Man,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” and more - come to brilliant and poignant life as envisioned by acclaimed director Barrie Kosky. Don’t miss this classic on Chicago’s biggest stage, with the full power of the Lyric Orchestra.
“Something’s coming, something good…” - and it's the highly-anticipated return of Lyric's larger-than-life production of West Side Story! Experience the timeless story of forbidden love featuring Bernstein’s groundbreaking score and Jerome Robbins’s iconic choreography on a massive scale, with favorites like “Tonight,” “Maria,” “America,” and more... This production took Chicago by storm in 2019 with sold-out performances, so “just stay cool, boy,” and buy your tickets today.
Tony and Maria are two wide-eyed teenagers from opposing gangs who fall in love. As their friends and families battle each other, Tony and Maria long for "a place for us...somewhere." Their songs illuminate every scene and permeate our culture, from the romance of "Maria" and "Tonight" to the exuberance of "America" and the biting humor of "Gee, Officer Krupke.
One of the greatest stories ever told comes to life in the groundbreaking rock opera that reinvented musical theater for the modern age. With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, this global blockbuster tells the story of the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ, from the perspective of Judas Iscariot. As Christ's followers grow more fervent, Judas must make his fateful choice between faith and betrayal. Filled with an exciting mix of musical styles inspired by 1970s rock, gospel, folk, and funk themes, this contemporary imagining of the biblical tale features high-energy dance and powerful storytelling.
The charming story of Eliza Doolittle, a young flower seller with a strong Cockney accent, and Professor Henry Higgins, the phonetics professor who believes he can teach her to speak like a proper lady, My Fair Lady is a heartwarming audience favorite.An all-star cast, plus the Lyric Opera Orchestra and Chorus, delivers unforgettable performances of the many favorite tunes including "On the Street Where You Live," "Get Me to the Church on Time," "Wouldn't It Be Loverly?," "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face," the delightful and infectious "I Could Have Danced All Night," and more!
One of the most beloved musicals of all time, Lyric's "elaborate...brightly colored...dazzling" (The New York Times) production of The King and I is a glorious spectacle of unforgettable songs, marvelous costumes, and opulent scenery. This Tony-winning musical tells the story of a British schoolteacher who is hired by the King of Siam to tutor his wives and children. As they discuss and debate, they ultimately grow in understanding and respect.
Swaggering, carefree carnival barker Billy Bigelo captivates and marries the naive millworker, Julie Jordan. But all too soon, they fall on hard times and unbearable loss. Yet the power of love perseveres, as do the tuneful hits, in this masterpiece of American musical theater, including "If I Loved You," "June Is Bustin' Out All Over," and "You'll Never Walk Alone."
Maria is training to become a nun—but when she proves too spirited for convent life, she's dispatched to take over as governess for the seven children of the widower Captain von Trapp. She captures their hearts, of course, and the rest is history! The family's narrow escape from Austria on the eve of World War II is thrilling, inspirational, and true!
The high-spirited rivalry between the farmers and the cowboys is the backdrop for this immortal story about growing up and falling in love, dreams and nightmares, and the promise of a new land on the verge of statehood. Featuring spectacular choreography by Agnes de Mille, it's packed with an abundance of famous tunes including..."Oh, What a Beautiful Morning"... "People Will Say We're in Love"..."Surrey With the Fringe on Top"..."I Cain't Say No"..."Out of My Dreams," the title song, and more!
Photos: Todd Rosenberg (West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar, My Fair Lady, The King and I, Carousel, The Sound of Music), Dan Rest (Oklahoma!)