Donor Serenade is a new e-newsletter just for Lyric Opera's generous supporters. Inside you'll find exclusive content, such as interviews with Lyric cast and crew members, donor spotlights, event opportunities, and much more. We hope you enjoy this special look behind the curtain. Thank you so much for all you do in support of Lyric Opera.
Thanks to the generosity of the Lyric family, we have exceeded our ambitious $31.25 million dollar goal for the 2016/17 season. This is accomplishment is due to the great effort of every single one of our outstanding donors.
We sat down with Assistant Technical Director Scott Wolfson and Technical Coordinator Stephen Snyder to find out how your contributions have made a world of difference backstage.
Through Chicago Voices, Lyric Unlimited offered a free, week-long intensive songwriting workshop in June 2017 to give high school students the opportunity to share their stories and experiences through original songs.
The Women’s Board is enthusiastically looking ahead to Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2017/18 Opening Night and Opera Ball, spearheaded by Chair Ellen Stirling and Vice-Chair Mamie Case. On Saturday, September 23, 2017, the curtain for Orphée et Eurydice will rise at 6:30 p.m. for the company’s highly-anticipated, first-ever collaboration with The Joffrey Ballet. If you have any questions, please call the Women’s Board Office at (312) 827-5682. Bringing together two of Chicago’s most famed arts organizations for the first time in history, this night is one you will not want to miss. We look forward to seeing you there!
Longtime Lyric Opera of Chicago subscriber and donor Grace Roth grew up with a strong passion for music. Grace's first introduction to opera came from her elementary school classroom, cementing what would become a long-lasting relationship and love of the art form.
Lyric is thrilled to share with you two short videos that highlight the positive impact Lyric Unlimited is making in Chicago Public Schools. Collectively, Lyric Unlimited's school residency programs impact more than 1,000 students in 38 classrooms across the city.