Tag Archives: Opera

“Cavalleria rusticana and Pagliacci”: Lyric Opera Review

The Lyric Opera of Chicago hypnotized the midwestern audience with beauty, drama, and virtuoso, on opening night, November 1. The two classic operas: Cavalleria rusticana & Pagliacci mirrored each other in storyline, but they brought their own unique charms.

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Review: “Sunday in the Park with Lyric”

On September 7th, the holidays came early when the gift of performing arts arrived at Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Chicago’s Millennium Park. “Carmen,” “Medea,” “Madama Butterfly,” “The Barber of Seville,” and so much more was previewed during the serene evening.

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“Rising Stars in Concert” Comes Next Month To The Lyric Opera House

On April 13th, 2024, the annual “Rising Stars in Concert” will be presented by the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center at Lyric Opera of Chicago, according to an official press release from the Lyric Opera of Chicago. … Continue reading

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10 Things Only Theater Geeks Will Love

Over the past several years, BTSCelebs has attended the best stage performances in the Midwest, and it’s the perfect time to revisit those iconic moments all over again. Let’s reminisce about those precious plays/dances now.

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“The Barber of Seville” Kicks Off Lyric’s New Season

Starting September 28, Gioachino Rossini’s classic rom-com “The Barber of Seville” opens at The Lyric Opera of Chicago. For 8 special performances, this production promises to delight audiences with fantastic music, stage design and multi-talented actors. According to a recent … Continue reading

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“La Bohème” and “Cendrillon” Kick Off the New Year at Lyric Opera

After successful openings this fall, Puccini’s romantic tearjerker and an Italian production inspired by the Cinderella tale are ready to return to the Lyric Opera of Chicago.”La Bohème” is scheduled  for a string of performances January 10 – 31, while “Cendrillon” has … Continue reading

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“Il Trovatore” Opens at Lyric Opera This Month

The classic 19th-century Italian opera by Giuseppe Verdi comes to the Lyric Opera of Chicago November 17th and plans to stay for 7 exciting performances! “Hot-blooded tale of love, jealousy, and retribution” is how the official press release describes this popular … Continue reading

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Lyric Opera Releases BTS “The King and I” Photos

A week before opening day, the Lyric Opera of Chicago shared a series of delightful images of the “The King and I” cast hard at work. In the photos, the actors are seen perfecting their dance moves, acting and singing … Continue reading

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Steven Pasquale is Billy Bigelow in Lyric Opera’s “Carousel”

He has crossed ‘The Bridges of Madison County” to ride the Carousel! Broadway star Steven Pasquale joins the Spring production of Lyric Opera’s Carousel. The coveted role from the Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic has been taken, and Steven now has a … Continue reading

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