Audience programs

Whether you're a life-long aficionado or a first-time opera goer, Lyric offers a growing number of introduction and enrichment experiences. These unique initiatives enable Lyric to more deeply engage its patrons while providing new audiences an opportunity to explore the world of opera.

September 10, 7:00 PM at the Oak Park Public Library

Rigoletto Opera Insights: Unraveling misogyny, gender-based violence, and domestic abuse

Rigoletto Opera Insights: Unraveling misogyny, gender-based violence, and domestic abuse

Join us for a compelling panel discussion on Verdi’s Rigoletto, exploring themes of domestic and sexual abuse through a modern lens. Featuring experts from Sarah’s Inn and A Long Walk Home, and moderated by Lyric Unlimited Scholar In Residence, Dr. Antonio C. Culyer, this event is free and open to the public. Reserve your seat for September 10 at the Oak Park Public Library.

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Wednesday October 2 at 4:30pm at Lyric Opera of Chicago

Fidelio Opera Insights

Fidelio Opera Insights

We invite you to a compelling panel discussion with the artists of Fidelio moderated by Lyric Unlimited Scholar-in-Residence, Dr. Antonio C. Cuyler. Fidelio Director Matthew Ozawa, Chorus Director and Head of Music Michael Black and members of the cast will discuss their journey of bringing to life Fidelio’s contemporary themes of justice, revolution, and liberation.

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Pre-opera Talks

Lyric offers free informational lectures to patrons before every mainstage opera performance called Pre-opera Talks.


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Pre-opera Talks

Lyric offers free informational lectures to patrons before every mainstage opera performance called Pre-opera Talks.


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Lyric Opera House Tours

Experience the Lyric Opera House beyond the footlights with our opera house tours!

Lyric Opera House Tours will be returning soon. 

Lyric Opera House Tours

Experience the Lyric Opera House beyond the footlights with our opera house tours!

Lyric Opera House Tours will be returning soon. 

Lyric Unlimited - Learning & Civic Engagement Sponsors

Anonymous Donor

Nancy W. Knowles Student and Family Performances Fund

Dr. Scholl Foundation

BMO Bank Logo

Walter Family Foundation

The Richard P. & Susan Kiphart Family

Shure Charitable Trust

Eisen Family Foundation

Robert and Evelyn McCullen

Marsha Serlin and Jerry Sloan

Charles and M.R. Shapiro Foundation, Inc.

Terry J. Medhurst

Mazza Foundation

Buehler Family Foundation

Wintrust Community Banks

Helen Brach Foundation

The Siragusa Family Foundation

Polk Bros. Foundation

Lloyd A. Fry Foundation

Raynette and Ned Boshell

John and Rosemary Brown Family Foundation

John Hart and Carol Prins

The Simon Family Foundation

Photos: Kyle Flubacker, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Todd Rosenberg, Jaclyn Simpson