Family programs

Through digital initiatives geared towards keeping children engaged, operas created for young audiences, and our annual Explore Your Lyric event, Lyric is committed to offering gateways to storytelling for the whole family. 

Upcoming family programs

Upcoming family programs

Art-See Jamboree

August 25, 2024 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Frida Kahlo and the Bravest Girl in the World

October 12 - 24, 2024

Explore Your Lyric

April 26, 2025 at 11 AM

Explore Your Lyric

Explore your Lyric is an activity-filled day and wonderful way to share your love for opera with family members of all ages. Whether you’re exploring the orchestra pit or the stage, or enjoying hands-on demonstrations of operatic stagecraft and costume try-ons, there’s something for everyone. 

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Operas for young audiences

Each season, Lyric offers an opera for young audiences. Created by living composers, these operas deal with topics relevant to families and kids. They are sung in English, are approximately 45-minutes long, and are accompanied with interactive learning resources. After each performance, audiences are welcomed to meet the cast of the opera. 

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Operas for young audiences

Each season, Lyric offers an opera for young audiences. Created by living composers, these operas deal with topics relevant to families and kids. They are sung in English, are approximately 45-minutes long, and are accompanied with interactive learning resources. After each performance, audiences are welcomed to meet the cast of the opera. 

Learn more

Lyric for Kids

There's no better time to instill a love of music and opera in young people than during their childhood. Designed to educate, encourage discussions and discovery, and entertain, we hope you enjoy this content, and invite you to share it with your friends! 


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Lyric Unlimited - Learning & Civic Engagement Sponsors

Anonymous Donor

Nancy W. Knowles Student and Family Performances Fund

Dr. Scholl Foundation

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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: Michael Brosilow, Jaclyn Simpson