The Opera Festival of Chicago has announced its sixth season with the theme Bohemian Tragedy from June 13 to July 5, 2026. “The 2026 Festival, our sixth season, is going to be a season dedicated to the everyday struggles of art and love. The Opera Festival of Chicago began forging a path in the opera world in 2021 with the {…}
The Opera Festival of Chicago has announced two pre-show talks featuring WFMT Music Director and host of “Listening to Singers” Oliver Camacho. The two special events will be held on June 27 at 6:30 p.m. and June 29 at 1 p.m., at the George Van Dusen Theatre, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, immediately before that day’s {…}
The Opera Festival of Chicago is set to open its festival “L’Amore dei tre Re” by Italo Montemezzi. The opera will be directed by Sasha Gerritson and conducted by Uff. Emanuele Andrizzi. In a statement, General Director Sasha Gerritson said, “The 2025 Festival, our fifth season, is going to be a season of celebration here at the Opera Festival of Chicago. {…}
(Photo credit: Sacharov) The Opera Festival of Chicago has unveiled its 2023 season. First up is “Assassinio nella Cattedrale” by Pizzetti. The opera stars Ferruccio Furlanetto, Maria Kanyova, Reuben Lillie, and William Powell III. Emanuele Andrizzi conducts and Sasha Gerritson directs. Performance Dates: July 6 & 9, 2023 Andrea Silvestrelli, Maria Kanyova, Patrick Blackwell, and Anna Laurenzo will headline the {…}
The Opera Festival of Chicago has unveiled its 2022 season. This edition will feature two fully-staged productions as well as a celebration of a legendary opera star. “Following the resounding success of our inaugural season last summer, we’re thrilled to return to Chicago-area stages for an exciting second season,” said General Director Robert Massey in an official press statement. “In {…}
On August 5, 2021, Opera Festival of Chicago will close its inaugural season with a fully-staged production of Puccini’s “Il Tabarro,” held at Chicago’s Thalia Hall. The production, marking the first performance of the work in Chicago in 25 years, is directed by Marc Verzatt, with Emanuele Andrizzi conducting the Opera Festival Chicago Orchestra. Set design is by Ella Marchment, {…}
