Soundtracks, supercharged: bringing beloved films to Chicago's biggest stage

Lyric’s new film series featuring live orchestra is an extraordinary way for families and friends to connect through music, story, and unforgettable shared moments. When beloved films come to life on the big screen, accompanied by members of the renowned Lyric Opera Orchestra performing every note of their iconic scores, these concerts offer a unique opportunity to enjoy live music while watching some of your favorite characters in action. Perfect for audiences of all ages, these events promise lasting memories and joyful experiences that bring everyone closer together.

It’s not just a movie night, it’s a bucket list event!

Don’t believe us? Hear what our audiences had to say about their experience:

The orchestra performance was amazing [and] really elevated the movie.

The music was incredible and it was wonderful to see such a classic film with a live orchestra. It was as if we were experiencing it for the first time.

I loved the orchestra during the movie. I never experienced a film in that way before and [the] opera house is stunning.

EVERYTHING was amazing! Such a special night. The music was beautiful, and I would highly recommend [it].

I loved the entire evening. I thought the movie, along with the live orchestra on-stage, was phenomenal. It was joyful, uplifting, and memorable. The amazing Lyric Orchestra did a phenomenal job of keeping up with the film in perfect time. I loved all the screens. I sit on the 5th floor and the screen was right in front of me, as if I were home watching my television. I absolutely loved it. There was a full-house and everyone I saw and met, along with my friends, raved about the evening.

So fun to see just how multigenerational the audience was and hear everyone laughing and enjoying the film and the applause after each musical number. The Lyric Orchestra was, as always, incomparable and it was just such a lovely, uplifting evening.

It was an unforgettable experience! My son and I loved it.

It was a great experience for my nephews. They really enjoyed the live concert. Every staff member we asked questions was very helpful and kind. The popcorn was very yummy! We loved seeing there were 3 screens instead of just one all the way at the bottom. The orchestra was magnificent!!! They brought out the essence of the songs in such a magical way.

Come see for yourself! Join us for Mary Poppins in Concert Live to Film this April 10 and 11. Featuring favorites like "A Spoonful of Sugar," "Chim Chim Cher-ee," and the unforgettable "Super-cali-fragil-istic-expi-ali-docious" — you’ll hear the Sherman Brothers’ complete score performed live in all of its splendor.