With two critically acclaimed movie adaptations, it's safe to say that West Side Story has secured an enduring place in the hearts of many. Now returning to the Civic Opera House following its acclaimed Lyric Opera debut in 2019, don't miss this incredible production, replete with the musical theatre classics that make it one of the most iconic shows of the genre!

Doomed to immortality by a devilish curse, the Flying Dutchman roams the sea waiting for his respite - every seven years he is granted to make land for one day, where if he discovers true love, he will be freed. Truly epic in scale and soaring in score, this masterpiece opera showcases Wagner's incredible talents whilst delving into one of the scariest tales in maritime folklore. This new production is devised by Christopher Alden with Tomasz Konieczny as the dammed captain and Tamara Wilson as the woman obsessed with his legend.

Lisette Oropesa and Lawrence Brownlee star Laurent Pelly's riotous production of Donizetti's comedic opera of worlds colliding. With a wilful young heroine facing an arranged marriage, it is up to her to convince her family to let her wed her true love, a humble peasant instead. The only problem? Her 'family' is a whole regiment of French soldiers!

Leos Janacek's dark and brooding1904 Jenufa forms part of the Lyric Opera of Chicago's 2023/24 season in this transfixing production from Claus Guth. Familial honor is at stake, as a well-meaning woman takes terrible action to ensure her step-daughter's future in this emotionally overwrought psychological drama that pushes the performers and the audience. Lise Davidsen and Nina Stemme star, with Jakub Hrusa taking to the podium for his Lyric Opera debut.

The Lyric Opera lay on a visual feast, with delightfully colorful sets and costumes, bubbling over with enchantment for this production of Rossini's operatic adaptation of the classic tale by Jean-Pierra Ponelle Zany and bright, it sparkles with wit and cleverness, creating an exciting, family-friendly take on the beloved fairytale. Taiwanese conductor Yi Chen Li makes her met debut at the podium, with Vasilisa Berzhanskaya and Jack Swanson as the fairytale couple.