Lyric is redefining what it means to experience great opera today. Through the timeless power of voice, the splendor of a great orchestra and chorus, theater, dance, design, and larger-than-life stagecraft, Lyric is devoted to immersing audiences in worlds both familiar and unexpected, creating shared experiences that resonate long after the curtain falls. Whether you’re a longtime donor, an artist on our stage, or a newly minted opera fan, you’re part of the Lyric Family and we will always look forward to welcoming you home. By combining artistic excellence with innovative, relevant programming, Lyric is leading the charge of operatic advancement in America. We’re changing how people experience the art form and reaching new audiences through exciting education, community, accessibility, and inclusion initiatives that expand our reach and ignite creativity across Chicago. We are committed to training the next generation of opera stars through The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center and making our company and art form more accessible by increasing the diversity of our programming, staff, artists, and audiences.