Free Student Dress Rehearsals offer complimentary passes to the final dress rehearsal of select productions to groups of students in grades 6-12. Student dress rehearsals are available to all qualifying CPS and Big Shoulders schools. Reservations are limited. A wait list of schools will be generated once availability is depleted. Schools must complete a simple application, and may apply for a bus scholarship.
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Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 1pm
Servants Figaro and Susanna, along with the Countess, tangle with Count Almaviva in Mozart's rollicking study of human nature, The Marriage of Figaro. An internationally celebrated cast leads this production directed by Chicago legend Barbara Gaines and conducted by Erina Yashima in her Lyric debut.
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 1pm
The ultimate operatic love story, La Bohème at Lyric features a stellar cast, including sopranos Ailyn Pérez and Gabriella Reyes, tenor Pene Pati in his Lyric debut, and vibrant baritone Will Liverman. An unforgettable La Bohème performance awaits.
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 1pm
Giuseppe Verdi brings astounding intensity to the court jester Rigoletto, tragically obsessed with avenging his daughter Gilda’s dishonor. Music Director Enrique Mazzola conducts an outstanding cast including returning baritone Igor Golovatenko and Mane Galoyan and Javier Camarena in their Lyric debuts.
Monday, September 23, 2024 at 1pm
Enrique Mazzola conducts Beethoven's timeless political thriller in Matthew Ozawa’s production, praised as “transformative… a thoughtful examination of how we strive for the ideals of justice and freedom.” The radiant soprano Elza van den Heever is joined by tenor Russell Thomas and baritone Brian Mulligan.
Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 1pm
Lyric Opera of Chicago presents Blue, by Tony-winning composer Jeanine Tesori and librettist Tazewell Thompson, the poignant tale of a Harlem family shattered by tragedy. The moving production stars bass Kenneth Kellogg and acclaimed artists Zoie Reams and Norman Garrett in this anticipated Chicago premiere.
Major Lyric Unlimited support provided by the Nancy W. Knowles Student and Family Performances Fund.
Paul M. Angell Family Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. William C. Vance
Mrs. James S. Aagaard
Anonymous Donor
John and Rosemary Brown Family Foundation
Eisen Family Foundation
Dan J. Epstein
Judy Guitelman
Dan J. Epstein Family Foundation
Shirley and Benjamin Gould Endowment Fund
Dan and Caroline Grossman
John Hart and Carol Prins
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Matt and Carrie Parr/ PJT Partners
Dr. Scholl Foundation
Segal Family Foundation
Lyric Unlimited Chicago Public Schools Bus Scholarships are supported by the U.S. Bank Foundation and Mr. and Mrs. William C. Vance.
Anonymous Donor
Nancy W. Knowles Student and Family Performances Fund
Dr. Scholl Foundation
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
Photo: Kyle Flubacker