2018|19 Season videos

Get an inside look at what's on stage at Lyric! Learn more about the operas, musicals, and other productions our 2018/19 season with exclusive artist interviews, backstage looks, musical highlights, and trailers. Watch videos from La bohème, Idomeneo, Siegfried, Il trovatore, Cendrillon, Elektra, La traviata, Ariodante, West Side Story, An American Dream, and Rhoda and the Fossil Hunt.

La bohème videos

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See what critics are saying about La bohème at Lyric Opera

Why have audience been falling in love with La bohème for more than 100 years?

Michael Fabiano on La bohème

Michael Fabiano (Rodolfo) talks about what makes Lyric's upcoming production of Puccini's La bohème so special and important for opera-goers.

Set Insights La bohème

Get a behind-the-scenes look at how we make it snow for Lyric Opera's production of La bohème.

Patter Up! Michael Fabiano

Tenor Michael Fabiano, who is making his Lyric Opera debut as Rodolfo in La bohème, talks first jobs, deep dish vs thin crust, and what game show he would compete on.

Danielle de Niese on La bohème

Soprano Danielle de Niese talks about the relatable relationships that develop in Puccini's La bohème.

Lyric Opera of Chicago presents Puccini's La bohème

Music from La bohème provided through generous arrangement with Warner Classics Music Group.

Idomeneo videos

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See what critics are saying about Idomeneo

One of Mozart's noblest characters, King Idomeneo of Crete is also the most loving of operatic fathers.

Erin Wall on her role of Elettra in Mozart's Idomeneo

Hear from Erin Wall as she talks about what it's like to portray the villainous character of Elettra and why everyone should come and experience Mozart's Idomeneo.

David Kneuss on Mozart's Idomeneo

Hear from revival director David Knuess on what makes Idomeneo a brilliant piece in the operatic cannon.

Mozart's Idomeneo

One of Mozart's noblest characters, King Idomeneo of Crete is also the most loving of operatic fathers. 

Siegfried videos

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Wagner's Siegfried at Lyric Opera of Chicago

Siegfried is fearless. Follow him on his valiant, adventurous path through the Opera. 

Christine Goerke on the Music of Wagner

David Pountney on the appeal of Wagner's Siegfried

Hear from stage director David Pountney as he tells you why you need to come and experience Wagner's Siegfried.

Lyric Opera of Chicago presents Wagner's Siegfried

Siegfried is fearless. Follow him on his valiant, adventurous path through the Opera. 

Il trovatore videos

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Verdi's Il trovatore at Lyric Opera of Chicago

For this hot-blooded tale of love, jealousy, and retribution, Verdi created music that truly burst with excitement!

Jamie Barton on Verdi's Il trovatore

Hear from mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton as she talks about how she relates to her character of Azucena and why you don't want to miss Lyric's upcoming production of Verdi's Il trovatore.

Tamara Wilson on Verdi's Il trovatore

>Hear from Chicago-Area native, Tamara Wilson, as she talks about what has her excited to be performing at Lyric and why you need to see the latest production of Verdi's Il trovatore.

Lyric Opera of Chicago presents Verdi's Il trovatore

For this hot-blooded tale of love, jealousy, and retribution, Verdi created music that truly burst with excitement!

Patter Up! 60 seconds with Jamie Barton

Mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton, who portrays the role of Azucena in Verdi's Il trovatore, talks first jobs, her go-to karoke jam, and the best part of being an opera singer.

Cendrillon (Cinderella) videos

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See what critics are saying about Cinderella (Cendrillon) at Lyric Opera

"Blissful" and "enchanting" aptly describe this version of everyone's favorite fairytale.

Lyric Opera presents Massenet's Cinderella (Cendrillon)

"Blissful" and "enchanting" aptly describe this version of everyone's favorite fairytale.

Siobhan Stagg on Massenet's Cinderella

Hear from soprano Siobhan Stagg as she talks about how she relates to her character of Cinderella and why you don't want to miss Lyric's upcoming production of Massenet's Cendrillon. 

Siobhan Stagg on the Music of Cinderella

Siobhan Stagg talks about what makes Massenet's music so special and why you can't miss out on Lyric's production of Cinderella (Cendrillon)!

Alice Coote on Massenet's Cinderella

Hear from mezzo-soprano Alice Coote as she talks about how she relates to her character of Prince Charming and why you don't want to miss Lyric's upcoming production of Massenet's Cendrillon.

Elektra videos

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See what critics are saying about Elektra

There's no operatic tour de force to surpass Elektra, with a title role that demands a truly great singing actress.

Lyric Opera of Chicago presents R. Strauss's Elektra

There's no operatic tour de force to surpass Elektra, with a title role that demands a truly great singing actress. 

Nina Stemme on becoming Elektra

Hear from Nina Stemme as she talks about becoming the title character in R. Strauss's Elektra.

Nina Stemme on David McVicar's production of Elektra

Hear from Nina Stemme as she talks about what this production brings out in her and her colleagues and why you can't miss this production of R. Strauss's Elektra.

La traviata videos

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See what critics are saying about La traviata

Verdi's music is incomparable, with one heartstoppingly beautiful melody after another, in this exquisitely romantic story.

The Women of La traviata

Director Arin Arbus and costume designer Cait O'Connor look at love & loneliness, from a courtesan's point of view. Music used with kind permission from Warner Music Group.

Conductor Michael Christie on Verdi's La traviata

Hear from conductor Michael Christie on how Verdi's music helps inform the characters of La traviata.

La traviata at Lyric Opera of Chicago

Hear some of the "Greatest Hits" from Verdi's La traviata.

Ariodante videos

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See what critics are saying about Ariodante at Lyric Opera

Villainous Polinesso lusts after Ginevra, but she loves nobel Ariodante, who loves her in return. 

The Power of Handel's Music with Michael Black

Lyric's Chorus Master Michael Blacks talks about why you need to experience Handel's Ariodante live.

Alice Coote on the Plot of Handel's Ariodante

Alice Coote describes the plot of Ariodante and talks about why people need to experience the U.S premiere at Lyric Opera.

No Strings Attached: A look at the Puppets of Ariodante

Hear from the puppeteers who bring the story to life in Lyric's productions of Handel's Ariodante.

Putting on the Pants: Alice Coote on Trouser Roles

Hear from Alice Coote on what trouser roles are in the world of Opera and why she takes them on.

Revival Director Ben Davis on Lyric's production of Ariodante

Hear from revival director Ben Davis as he talks about Richard Jones's production of Handel's Ariodante and the decisions that went into updating this relatively unknown classic.

West Side Story videos

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West Side Story Trailer

This iconic, Tony-winning Broadway musical transplants Romeo and Juliet to the backstreets of New York, creating a timeless masterpiece that comes to life with nearly 100 artists on Chicago's biggest stage.

A Day In The Life: Backstage at West Side Story

Come experience the backstage life of a show day for Lyric's production of West Side Story.

Hear what audiences have to say about West Side Story

Audiences of all ages are raving about Lyric's production of West Side Story!

"Maria": Corey Cott - West Side Story

Corey Cott performs "Maria" in West Side Story.

"Gee, Officer Krupke": Adam Soniak and Jets - West Side Story

Adam Soniak and the Jets perform "Gee, Officer Krupke" in West Side Story.

An invitation from the cast of West Side Story

West Side Story cast members Corey Cott (Tony), Mikaela Bennett (Maria), Amanda Castro (Anita), Brett Thiele (Riff), Manuel Stark Santos (Bernardo), and Adam Soniak (Action) give you a whole lot of reasons to catch West Side Story at Lyric Opera.

West Side Story // First Look: America

Get a sneak peek at the rehearsal of America in Lyric's upcoming production of West Side Story.

First Look: West Side Story Rehearsals Begin

Hear from Director Francesca Zambello as she greets the cast of West Side Story and talks about how important this piece is to the world today.

First Look: West Side Story Photo Shoot

Get a first look at the cast of Lyric Opera's upcoming production of West Side Story.

West Side Story // First look: Cool

Get a sneak peek at the rehearsal of "Cool" in Lyric's production of West Side Story.

Director Francesca Zambello on the Scale of West Side Story

Hear from Director Francesca Zambello as she talks about the grand scale of this production of West Side Story.

Something's Coming, Chicago!

Are you ready to experience one of the most thrilling Broadway musicals of all time? Join us at Lyric Opera May 3 through June 4 for West Side Story.

"America": Amanda Castro & Shark Girls- West Side Story

Amanda Castro & Shark Girls perform "America" in West Side Story.

An American Dream videos

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Director Matthew Ozawa on Jack Perla's An American Dream

Hear from director Matthew Ozawa as he talks about the story and why you need to see An American Dream. 

Conductor Daniela Candillari on the music in An American Dream

Hear from conductor Daniela Candillari as she talks about the musical motifs to listen for in Jack Perla's An American Dream.

Director Matthew Ozawa's Connection to An American Dream

Hear from director Matthew Ozawa as he talks about his personal connection to the stories in An American Dream.

Rhoda and the Fossil Hunt videos

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Rhoda and the Fossil Hunt: The Story

Rhoda and the Fossil Hunt: Meet the Designers