Learning resources

The immortal tale of the restless, free-spirited heroine and Don José, the soldier who's drawn to her in a truly "fatal attraction," Carmen has long been one of the world's favorite operas.

The Factotum is a new work inspired by Rossini's The Barber of Seville. Updating the action to a Black barbershop on Chicago's South Side, this gifted duo has created an irresistibly upbeat work that celebrates the strength of community. The Factotum blends diverse musical styles with boundless imagination to create a soul opera, moving from gospel and funk to rap, hip-hop, classic barbershop quartet, and R&B. 

This inventive view of the Brothers Grimm's fairytale features an eye-popping production that does full justice to Humperdinck's glorious score. You'll be rooting for Hansel and Gretel at every moment in their battle against the witch.

Sparks fly between the witty Rosina and hopeless romantic Count Almaviva, but Rosina is betrothed to her pompous old guardian. Enter matchmaker Figaro: the cleverest barber in all of Seville whose talents go far beyond cutting hair!

A group of young artists and friends struggling to make ends meet experience love and loss in romantic 19th-century Paris.

Enter a world of fantasy where a mistreated girl becomes a princess with the help of her fairy godmother. Massenet's Cendrillon is the French version of the familiar fairytale, Cinderella. 

Mozart’s legendary drama about a womanizer who lives only for his own pleasure — and is hair-raisingly punished in the end.

After her father, King Agamemnon, was murdered by her mother, Elektra wants vengeance.

An aging philosopher sells his soul in hopes of youth and love. Is this bargain worth the price?

A star-crossed romance by the composer of La Traviata and Rigoletto about sweet Luisa and her love for Rodolfo, the son of a ruthless, unethical nobleman whom Luisa’s own father loathes.

A heartbreaking story about Cio-Cio-San, who sacrifices family and culture to marry B.F. Pinkerton, only to see his ship sail away. We share her joy when he finally returns, and her utter despair when she realizes that he’s married an American woman and has come to take his young son—Cio-Cio-San’s child—back with him.

Prince Tamino strives for the hand of Pamina, accompanied by his lovable sidekick Papageno. 

Orpheus embarks on a perilous journey to the underworld to bring his wife back to life.

A broodingly romantic thriller from the composer of Eugene Onegin and Swan Lake. Gherman is an unhappy soldier desperate to learn a secret hidden by a mysterious old countess: the mystery of winning at cards. As his obsession begins to overwhelm him, it also affects the ones he loves and leads to his ultimate demise.

A court jester’s words create trouble for himself and his love-struck daughter.

A desperately ill courtesan finds her true love, but sacrifices herself to save his reputation. A heart-wrenchingly beautiful story of love and redemption.

This classic opera contains mistaken identity, love, curses, and anvils. What more could you ask for?

A cruel princess gives three riddles to every prince who wants to marry her. All have failed, until now.

This epic rock opera tells the story of the last days of Jesus Christ in a modern, dance-packed production.

Two teenagers from opposing New York City gangs fall in love. Watch this star-crossed romance unfold with unforgettable dance and music.