Audience programs
Whether you're a life-long aficionado or a first-time opera goer, Lyric offers a growing number of introduction and enrichment experiences. These unique initiatives enable Lyric to more deeply engage its patrons while providing new audiences an opportunity to explore the world of opera.
Pre-opera talks
Lyric offers free, entertaining, and informative Pre-Opera Talks prior to every mainstage opera performance.
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Lyric Unlimited — Learning & Civic Engagement Sponsors
Anonymous Donor
Dr. & Mrs. Mark Bowen
Charles and M.R. Shapiro Foundation
Decyk Watts Charitable Foundation
Dr. Scholl Foundation
Chaz Ebert
Elaine S. Frank Fund
Sheila Hegy
Nancy W. Knowles Student and Family Performance Fund
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation
Mazza Foundation
Terry J. Medhurst
Gerald Padbury
The Family of Seymour H. Persky
Polks Bros. Foundation
Rosy & Jose Luis Prado
Robert and Penelope Steiner Family Foundation
Segal Family Foundation
Nancy S. Searle
Shure Charitable Trust
The Siragusa Family Foundation
Gregory Tabacyznski
Roberta L. Washlow & Robert J. Washlow
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