Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced the appointment of Kate Brueggemann as Chief Development Officer. In her new role, Brueggemann, who most recently served as Senior Vice President of Development at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, will oversee major gifts, annual giving, institutional support, planned giving, donor engagement and campaign initiatives, and will serve as a member of Lyric’s executive leadership team. {…}

Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced a $20 million gift from The Negaunee Foundation, the philanthropic organization of Richard W. Colburn and his wife, Robin Colburn. The gift will be divided equally between two funds. The first, The Negaunee Education Endowment, will provide permanent support for Lyric’s education initiatives, which will be newly named Negaunee Education Programs at Lyric Opera {…}

Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Music Institute of Chicago have announced a new multifaceted partnership launching in the 2026-27 season. The collaboration introduces four distinct programs. As part of Lyric’s longstanding Opera in the Neighborhoods initiative, short operatic performances will be presented annually at Nichols Concert Hall. Select Music Institute string students will also have the opportunity to observe {…}