Audience programs
Whether you're a life-long aficionado or a first-time opera goer, Lyric offers a growing number of introduction and enrichment experiences. These unique initiatives enable Lyric to more deeply engage its patrons while providing new audiences an opportunity to explore the world of opera.
LINK: Pre-opera talks
LINK: Opera Insights
LINK: Artist-in-Residence
LINK: Lyric Opera House Tours
Pre-opera talks
Lyric offers free, entertaining, and informative Pre-Opera Talks prior to every mainstage opera performance.
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Opera Insights
Explore Opera Insights, a series of engaging discussions that examine opera's connections to contemporary issues and timeless themes. Led by experts, these events offer fresh perspectives and deepen your understanding of the art form.
Artist-in-Residence
Lyric Unlimited's Artist-in-Residence program enriches Chicago's cultural scene with diverse performances and engaging community events. While contracted for the full season, these artists act as ambassadors, strengthening connections between Lyric and Chicago residents through civic activities, programs, concerts, and community partnerships.
Lyric Opera House tours
Experience the Lyric Opera House beyond the footlights with our opera house tours!
Lyric Opera House tours will be returning soon.
Lyric Unlimited — Learning & Civic Engagement Sponsors
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The Beaubien Family
Dr. & Mrs. Mark Bowen
The Buehler Family Foundation
Charles and M.R. Shapiro Foundation
Decyk Watts Charitable Foundation
Helen Brach Foundation
Nancy W. Knowles Student and Family Performance Fund
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation
Mazza Foundation
Robert & Evelyn McCullen
Terry J. Medhurst
The Family of Seymour H. Persky
Polks Bros. Foundation
John Hart & Carol Prins
Robert and Penelope Steiner Family Foundation
Dr. Scholl Foundation
Segal Family Foundation
Shure Charitable Trust
The Siragusa Family Foundation
Roberta L. Washlow & Robert J. Washlow
Photos: Kyle Flubacker, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Todd Rosenberg, Jaclyn Simpson