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 1930s fascist Italy, comes to Lyric in a striking new staging.
January 24. 2026
January 24. 2026
Join us on 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, Alison Maggart, and Dr. Jesse Rosenberg. 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.
January 25 – February 14, 2026
Obsession turns deadly in Salome, Strauss’s gory thriller based on Oscar Wilde’s play. Sir David McVicar’s decadent production, set in 1930s fascist Italy, comes to Lyric in a striking new staging.
Photos: Tristram Kenton/Royal Opera House, John Shaw/Lyric Opera of Chicago