On June 10, 2021, Lyric Opera of Chicago will present “The New Classics: Songs from the New Golden Age of Musical Theater,” a virtual cabaret concert featuring company and Broadway artists. Among the artists are Gavin Creel, Nikki Renee Daniels, Norm Lewis, Amanda Castro, Jenn Gambatese, Jo Lampert, and Heath Saunders. They will perform their selections remotely, with some portions {…}

The Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced that it is near the completion of a replacement and reconfiguration of the seating for its theater. The theater, which is 91-years-old, will have larger new seats throughout and a staggered configuration and widened aisles on the main floor. The changes are meant to improve sightlines, accessibility, and audience comfort. However, the new renovation {…}

The Lyric Opera of Chicago, which marks its 90th anniversary this week, is set to undertake a number of major renovations and improvements to existing opera house. Over the summer of 2020, the Ardis Krainik Theatre is set to undergo structural changes that will result in replacements of all the theater’s chairs, improved sightlines on the main floor, and “greatly {…}