Opera in the Neighborhoods

Lyric's Opera in the Neighborhoods program brings live performances of youth-focused operas in neighborhood venues throughout the Chicago area. Programmed for grades 3-6, Opera in the Neighborhoods is free to schools groups, and bus scholarships are available for qualifying Chicago Public schools. Operas presented during this program are written by living composers, sung in English, are approximately 45-minutes long, and feature relevant topics to young people.

October

Jason and the Argonauts

Jason and the Argonauts

What do you do when your uncle has wrongfully taken your place as king? If you’re Jason, you gather your strongest and wisest friends, and set sail on an adventure to win back the throne! This ancient myth of courage and triumph comes to life as Jason and his friends, the Argonauts, search for the Golden Fleece. Along the way, they face sharp rocks, dangerous creatures called sirens, a harrowing dragon, and more trials that ultimately teach them what it means to be a hero.

Tickets for students and teachers

Public Performance Tickets

Previous productions

Swipe

Earth to Kenzie

Earth to Kenzie, an original work commissioned by Lyric Opera of Chicago, and written by Frances Pollock and Jessica Murphy Moo, was Lyric's opera for young audiences during the 2019/20 Season.  

Earth to Kenzie

Earth to Kenzie, an original work commissioned by Lyric Opera of Chicago, and written by Frances Pollock and Jessica Murphy Moo, was Lyric's opera for young audiences during the 2019/20 Season.  

Rhoda and the Fossil Hunt

Rhoda and the Fossil Hunt, written by John Musto and Eric Einhorn, was Lyric's opera for young audiences during the 2018/19 Season. 

Rhoda and the Fossil Hunt

Rhoda and the Fossil Hunt, written by John Musto and Eric Einhorn, was Lyric's opera for young audiences during the 2018/19 Season. 

The Scorpions' Sting


The Scorpions' Sting

The Scorpions' Sting, written by Dean Burry, was Lyric's opera for young audiences during the 2017/18 Season.

Jason and the Argonauts

Jason and the Argonauts, written by Gregory Spears and Kathryn Walat, was Lyric's opera for young audiences during the 2016/17 Season. 

Jason and the Argonauts

Jason and the Argonauts, written by Gregory Spears and Kathryn Walat, was Lyric's opera for young audiences during the 2016/17 Season. 

Sign up

Sign up

Sign up below to receive emails about student and teacher programming for the 2023/24 season as opportunities are announced!

 

Sponsors

Opera in the Neighborhoods is supported by Lead Sponsor CIBC with major support from the Nancy W. Knowles Student and Family Performances Fund.

Photos: Michael Brosilow, Kyle Flubacker, Todd Rosenberg