The Marriage of Figaro

November 09. 2024 - November 30. 2024

Upcoming Dates

November 09. 2024 - November 30. 2024

The Marriage of Figaro

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Join Lyric Opera of Chicago for Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, an intimate study of human relationships and one of the greatest operas ever written. In the setting of Count Almaviva’s castle, his servants, Figaro and Susanna, conspire to get the better of their willful employer, joined by his long-suffering wife, the Countess. Also on hand is opera’s most lovable pageboy, Cherubino. Intrigues abound in this matchless work by Mozart and librettist Lorenzo da Ponte that has enriched lives and spirits for generations.

Returning to direct her exhilarating Lyric production is Chicago theatrical legend Barbara Gaines. She’ll collaborate with the electrifying young German conductor Erina Yashima in her Lyric debut, leading a cast of internationally celebrated Mozartians.

  • Language: Sung in Italian with projected English titles
  • Running Time: 3 hours and 30 minutes, including 1 intermission
  • Location: Lyric Opera House
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Lyric’s presentation of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro is generously made possible by The Negaunee FoundationMary Stowell, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLPLori Julian for the Julian Family FoundationInvenergy, Randy L. & Melvin R.* BerlinBulley & Andrews, and Ethel and Bill* Gofen.
*deceased

Events

November 7, 2024, 7:00 PM at Center on Halsted

Melodramas of the Midwest: A History of Drag Performance in Midwestern America

Melodramas of the Midwest: A History of Drag Performance in Midwestern America

Music academia meets drag performance at the Center on Halsted! Drag queen musicologist Dr. Lady J returns after her triumphant Lyric appearances last season, this time joined by fellow music scholar and drag performer Dr. Sadie Hochman-Ruiz. Together, they’ll explore the intersections of drag and opera, while highlighting Chicago’s often overlooked influence in the drag scene.

November 8, 2024,12:00 PM at Roosevelt University

Fireside Chat

Fireside Chat

Roosevelt University is host for this lively discussion with Dr. Lady J and Roosevelt College of Performing Arts professors Dr. Ashley Pribyl and Tommy Novak. This discussion will tackle the challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ and nonbinary artists working within the industry as well as the extensive history of gender nonconformity on stage. The panelists will share their deep knowledge of queer performance art as well as their personal artistic journeys.

November 24, at 12:30 PM

Peek in the Pit

Peek in the Pit

At the November 24 matinee of The Marriage of Figaro, in place of the traditional pre-opera talk for ticket holders, enjoy a special opportunity to interact with and learn more about the Lyric Opera of Chicago Orchestra! Lyric invites you to this “meet and greet” experience where you can get a birds-eye view of the orchestra pit, enjoy first-hand discussion with orchestra members, and see their instruments up close.

Pre-opera talk

Speaker: Elinor Olin
  • November 9, Dr. Lady J
  • November 24, Peek in the Pit

Join us in the Ardis Krainik Theatre one hour before your opera performance begins for a free, 30-minute preview talk discussing that day’s production.

Seating is unreserved, but a ticket for that day’s performance is required. Talks begin one hour before each performance and doors open approximately 15 minutes before the start of the talks.

Pre-opera talks are supported by Raynette and Ned Boshell.

Artists

* Lyric debut
** Ryan Opera Center alumna

Header images: Original photo by Michael Pohn for Wiener Staatsoper with costume and background image alterations by Lyric Opera of Chicago, Todd Rosenberg/Lyric Opera of Chicago