The Listeners is a new opera by Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek, set to premiere at the Lyric Opera of Chicago from March 30 to April 11, 2025. Centered around a school teacher named Claire, portrayed by Nicole Heaston, whose life is disrupted by a mysterious droning sound, the opera explores themes of isolation and community as a group of "listeners" forms around her. Conducted by Enrique Mazzola and directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz, this production integrates innovative videography and immersive storytelling techniques. Joining Heaston are Kyle Ketelsen as Howard, Claire's obsessive group leader, and rising-star soprano Jasmine Habersham as Ashley, Claire’s daughter.
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Irving Berlin's White Christmas
Paramount Theatre (11/12 - 1/11) | |
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American English
Raue Center For The Arts (12/31 - 12/31) | |
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Hanukkah Shmanukkah
Greenhouse Theater (12/18 - 12/21) | |
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Anthony Rapp: Home for the Holidays
Lookingglass Theatre Company (12/17 - 12/20) | |
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Amadeus
Steppenwolf Theatre Company (11/6 - 1/4) | |
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Elton Rohn
Raue Center For The Arts (12/27 - 12/27) | |
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Dorian
Open Space Arts (11/28 - 12/21) | |
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Christmas with C.S. Lewis
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (12/16 - 12/21) | |
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Music of the Baroque: Fathers & Sons
Harris Theater for Music and Dance (1/24 - 1/24) | |
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Water for Elephants
James M. Nederlander Theatre (6/23 - 7/5) | |
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Sister Act
Drury Lane Theatre (11/12 - 1/11) | |
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