Student & teacher programs

Lyric serves elementary through high school students and teachers with school residency programs, teacher workshops, opera house tours, and special performances.

Programs for the upcoming season:

Performances for Students (Grades 6-12)

Free Student Dress Rehearsals (Grades 6-12)

Opera Residencies (Grades 1-12)

Opera in the Neighborhoods (Grades 3-6)

Learning resources

Performances for Students (grades 6-12)

See world-class performances with your students at the Lyric Opera House.

For grades 6-12
Tickets starting at $20
Free online classroom resources

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Free Student Dress Rehearsals (grades 6-12)

Lyric offers free dress rehearsal passes for qualifying middle and high schools. Passes are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Opera Residences (grades 1-12)

Lyric teaching artists partner with classroom teachers to create custom learning experiences that support music, arts, and academic learning goals.

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Opera in the Neighborhoods (grades 3-6)

Live performances of youth-focused operas in neighborhood venues throughout the Chicago area.

For grades 3-6
45 minutes long, plus Q&A with the cast afterwards
No admission charge
Bus scholarships available to qualifying schools

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Learning resources

This is your all-access pass to the world of opera and musical theater where you will find engaging information for some of the world's most beloved operas and musicals. Learn about each work's story, creators, history, and some musical highlights to listen for when you watch these productions!

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