Lyric Opera of Chicago

This provocative production transposes Strauss’s masterpiece to 1930s Italy, where a princess’s dangerous obsession with a prophet leads to a shocking, musically explosive climax. Starring Jennifer Holloway, this gritty production returns to the Lyric for the first time in twenty years to explore the dark intersections of power and desire.

In this stylish new production of Mozart’s classic, two young soldiers enter a cynical wager to test the fidelity of their fiancées through an elaborate game of disguise. Set against the elegant backdrop of a 1930s country club, this witty comedy explores the complexities of love and human nature through some of the composer’s most beautiful and sophisticated music.

Renée Fleming returns for a one-night-only recital celebrating her Grammy-winning album. Featuring video curated by the National Geographic Society, this evocative performance blends Romantic-era classics with contemporary songs to highlight our planet's beauty and fragility.

Legendary painters Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera are reunited on the Day of the Dead for one final, poignant embrace. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winner Nilo Cruz and composed by Gabriela Lena Frank, the opera blends vibrant Mexican folklore with a moving exploration of art, forgiveness, and the enduring power of love.

In this contemporary production by Matthew Ozawa, Puccini’s timeless tragedy of love and betrayal is reimagined through a bold and vibrant lens. Starring Karah Son as the devoted Cio-Cio-San, the performance pairs soaring melodies with a visually stunning design to bring fresh depth to one of opera’s most heartbreaking stories.