Salome Opera Insights

January 24. 2026

Upcoming Dates

January 24. 2026

Salome Opera Insights

Join us on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. as Dr. Justin Vickers moderates a lively discussion around the complex issues of Salome. Dr. Vickers will be joined by Julia Burbach, Dr. Alison Maggart, and Dr. Jesse Rosenberg. Audiences will also hear a piece of Strauss's work performed by soprano, Katy Lindhart, accompanied on piano by Keun-A Lee.

This conversation will take place at the First United Methodist Church, The Chicago Temple, 77 W. Washington , Chicago, IL 60602. RSVP to reserve your spot.

  • Location: First United Methodist Church, The Chicago Temple, 77 W. Washington , Chicago, IL 60602

January 25 – February 14, 2026

Salome

Salome

Obsession turns deadly in Salome, Strauss’s gory thriller based on Oscar Wilde’s play. Sir David McVicar’s decadent production, set in pre-war fascist Italy, comes to Lyric in a striking new staging.

Photos: Tristram Kenton/Royal Opera House, John Shaw/Lyric Opera of Chicago