Lyric Opera of Chicago

Upcoming Events

La Bohème
Classic, Comedy, Comedy/Drama, Music, Musical, Opera
Runs Mar 15Apr 12, 2025
Puccini brings unique beauty and sensitivity to this tale of young lovers in 19th-century Paris. Featuring the famous arias of the ardent poet Rodolfo, the fragile seamstress Mimi, and the good-hearted party-girl Musetta, matched perfectly to the romance and heartbreak of this universal story, La Bohème is operatic perfection
The Listeners
Comedy/Drama, Drama, Music, New Work, Opera
Runs Mar 30Apr 11, 2025
The renowned composer/librettist team Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek tell the story of Claire, who is driven nearly mad b an unending, low-frequency hum that she hears. In desperation, she joins a community organization, “The Listeners,” formed to discover the origin of the noise and destroy it. The group becomes frighteningly cult-like, ultimately leading to catastrophic consequences.
Lyric in Concert: A Wondrous Sound
Classic, Music
Runs Apr 16Apr 19, 2025
Join us for a program featuring some of the most thrilling overtures and favorite choral works in the entire repertoire. Celebrate the wondrous sound of opera through masterworks by Mozart, Puccini, and more as performed by the talented artists of the Lyric Opera of Chicago Chorus and Orchestra led by Music Director Enrique Mazzola.
20 N. Wacker Dr.
Chicago IL 60606
312.827.5600
Experience the world-renowned Lyric Opera of Chicago. Each year features eight operatic productions and a spring musical, as well as a variety of concerts, recitals, family programming, and community performances. The 3,563 seat theatre is the second-largest opera auditorium in North American and has the largest stage in downtown Chicago. Excellent sightlines, premium acoustics and intricate architecture make the Opera House a fantastic venue for a performance or your own private or public event. Subscriptions, group, and single tickets are available, as well as private event space. Visit www.lyricopera.org or call 312-827-5600.