David Ramirez Premieres 'Stone Age' with Billboard, New Album Out 9/8
by Caryn Robbins - August 24, 2017 On September 8, the Austin-based songwriter David Ramirez will release We're Not Going Anywhere, the follow up to his 2015 breakthrough record Fables and second in partnership with Thirty Tigers. Today, Billboard premiered 'Stone Age,' the fourth song to be released from the forthcoming album....
Puccini Saved The Best For Last- TURANDOT Opens 12/5
by A.A. Cristi - November 08, 2017 An icy princess is terrified of love. A mysterious prince solves three riddles and melts her heart while breaking another's. Love triumphs, but it's complicated. Starring Amber Wagner, Stefano La Colla, Maria Agresta/Janai Brugger...
Kate Baldwin, Susan Graham and Nathan Gunn to Headline '100 YEARS OF BERNSTEIN' at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2017 Lyric Opera of Chicago announced today that single tickets are on sale now for Celebrating 100 Years of Bernstein, a musical event honoring the legendary composer, conductor, and pianist Leonard Bernstein. Celebrating 100 Years of Bernstein is part of Lyric's 2017/18 season, but in anticipation of h...
Lyric Opera to Present Immersive CHOIR! CHOIR! CHOIR!
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2017 Lyric Opera of Chicago will present international singing phenomenon Choir! Choir! Choir! at the Lyric Opera House (20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago) on Saturday, October 21 at 8pm....
Harris Theater's 2017-18 'Beyond the Aria' Series Continues Tonight with Christine Goerke & More
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2017 The Harris Theater for Music and Dance, in association with Lyric Unlimited, has announced the return of Beyond the Aria - the highly acclaimed performance series produced by the Harris Theater which pairs internationally celebrated opera singers of Lyric's mainstage alongside rising stars from The ...
Lyric Opera of Chicago Announces Elizabeth Hurley as New Chief Development Officer
by A.A. Cristi - December 12, 2017 Nationally known fundraising professional Elizabeth Hurley will join Lyric Opera of Chicago as its new chief development officer the company announced today. Hurley will be stepping into the role on March 1, 2018....
Lyric Opera to Present Immersive CHOIR! CHOIR! CHOIR!
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2017 Lyric Opera of Chicago will present international singing phenomenon Choir! Choir! Choir! at the Lyric Opera House (20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago) today, October 21 at 8pm....
Lyric's THE PEARL FISHERS Opens Sunday, 11/19
by A.A. Cristi - November 17, 2017 From the composer of Carmen, Lyric Opera of Chicago presents Bizet's The Pearl Fishers. Characterized by tropically hued costumes and colorful sets, this new-to-Chicago production promises high drama and gorgeous music conducted by Sir Andrew Davis and directed by Andrew Sinclair....
Lyric Opera to Present Immersive CHOIR! CHOIR! CHOIR!
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2017 Lyric Opera of Chicago will present international singing phenomenon Choir! Choir! Choir! at the Lyric Opera House (20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago) on Saturday, October 21 at 8pm....
Broadway Vets Jessie Mueller and Michelle Williams Sign on for Lyric Opera's CHICAGO VOICES Gala
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2017 Lyric Opera announced today that Tony Award-winning Broadway star Jessie Mueller and gospel and R&B sensation Michelle Williams will join the line-up of performers slated for the Chicago Voices Gala Concert, a special, one-night-only concert today, February 4, at 7:30pm at Lyric's Civic Opera House....
The Joffrey Ballet Named Resident Dance Company at the Lyric Opera House
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2017 Lyric Opera of Chicago and The Joffrey Ballet today announced that Joffrey will become the resident dance company at the Lyric Opera House (20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago) at the start of the 2020/21 Season....
Broadway Vets Jessie Mueller and Michelle Williams Sign on for Lyric Opera's CHICAGO VOICES Gala
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2017 Lyric Opera announced today that Tony Award-winning Broadway star Jessie Mueller and gospel and R&B sensation Michelle Williams will join the line-up of performers slated for the Chicago Voices Gala Concert, a special, one-night-only concert today, February 4, at 7:30pm at Lyric's Civic Opera House....
RIGOLETTO to Open This Fall at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2017 Here's what you need to know about RIGOLETTO, running at Lyric Opera of Chicago, October 7 - November 3......
Lyric Opera & Chicago Urban League Team for 'EmpowerYouth!' After-School Program
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2017 Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Chicago Urban League have announced EmpowerYouth! Igniting Creativity through the Arts, a groundbreaking, multiyear partnership....
Toronto International Film Festival TIFF 2017 Selects Six Italian Titles
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2017 Six titles were invited to participate at the great North American event. Starting from the world premiere of Rainbow-A Private Affair by Paolo and Vittorio Taviani in the Masters programme....
Get Tickets to See Blu Rhythm Collective, Kuumba Lynx and YOLO Boomers at the Lyric
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2017 For the past two years, Lyric Unlimited's groundbreaking Chicago Voices initiative has cast a spotlight on the unique vocal past and present of our vibrant city. Through the Community Created Performances program, groups of Chicagoans were encouraged to share the untold stories of their community th...
Lyric Opera of Chicago to Hold Dance Auditions for THE PEARL FISHERS
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2017 Lyric Opera of Chicago will hold auditions for dancers with strong technique and significant stage experience for its upcoming production of the opera The Pearl Fishers by Georges Bizet on Monday, June 5, 2017....
North American Debut Of Acclaimed JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Comes to Lyric Opera
by Stephi Wild - December 13, 2017 In the first rock 'n' roll performances of its production history, Lyric Opera of Chicago presents Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar the North American debut of Timothy Sheader's explosive, high-energy, Olivier Award-winning production from London's Regent's Park Open-Ai...
Lyric Opera of Chicago to Hold Dance Auditions for THE PEARL FISHERS
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2017 Lyric Opera of Chicago will hold auditions for dancers with strong technique and significant stage experience for its upcoming production of the opera The Pearl Fishers by Georges Bizet on Monday, June 5, 2017....
Tickets to Lyric Opera's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Go On Sale One Year Early
by A.A. Cristi - March 07, 2017 n anticipation of high ticket demand, Lyric Opera of Chicago announced today that the initial block of tickets for its Spring 2018 production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar will be available for sale a year in advance, starting Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 10 a,m. ...
Enhance Your Experience: Lyric Takes Dining to a New Level
by A.A. Cristi - September 13, 2017 The start of the new season at Lyric September 23 signals a fresh and exciting start for Lyric's restaurants and its hospitality services for patrons....
Enhance Your Experience: Lyric Takes Dining to a New Level
by A.A. Cristi - September 13, 2017 The start of the new season at Lyric September 23 signals a fresh and exciting start for Lyric's restaurants and its hospitality services for patrons....
Lyric Opera to Present Immersive CHOIR! CHOIR! CHOIR!
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2017 Lyric Opera of Chicago will present international singing phenomenon Choir! Choir! Choir! at the Lyric Opera House (20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago) today, October 21 at 8pm....
David Ramirez Premieres 'Time'; 'We're Not Going Anywhere' Out 9/8
by Caryn Robbins - August 11, 2017 On September 8, the Austin-based songwriter David Ramirez will release We're Not Going Anywhere, the follow up to his 2015 breakthrough record Fables and second in partnership with Thirty Tigers....
EmpowerYouth! Students Begin Creating An Original Opera
by A.A. Cristi - December 12, 2017 In September, Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Chicago Urban League announced EmpowerYouth! Igniting Creativity through the Arts, a groundbreaking, multi-year partnership that immerses African American youth in the creation of an original opera based on their own life experiences. Collaborative... |