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Civic Opera House

20 North Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
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The Civic Opera House is a 3,563 seat venue, making it the second-largest opera auditorium in North America. It was originally built for the Chicago C... Read more
Year opened: 1929
Capacity: 3563
Joffrey Ballet - Atonement at Civic Opera House

Joffrey Ballet - Atonement

Experience the U.S. debut of celebrated choreographer Cathy Marston's interpretation of Ian McEwan's 2001 novel, which later became an Academy Award-winning film. This rendition delves into the depths of Briony Tallis' journey, now depicted as a renowned choreographer, as she confronts the shadows of her past through a captivating dance of redemption.

Joffrey Ballet - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland at Civic Opera House

Joffrey Ballet - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Outrageous and eye-poppingly theatrical with stunning sets and costumes by Bob Crowley, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is a thrilling ballet-jaunt down the rabbit hole, set to an energetic, riveting score by Joby Talbot. Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon revisits and brings to the stage many of the familiar characters from the book, but in ways, and in such brilliant choreographic arrangements, that we feel we're meeting them for the first time.

Jun 5 - 15, 2025

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Joffrey Ballet - Golden Hour at Civic Opera House

Joffrey Ballet - Golden Hour

Joffrey Ballet presents four warm, glowing pieces, including two world premieres and two favorites for which this company is the perfect vessel. Australian Dani Rowe's Princess and the Pea is a brand new balletic adaptation of the much-loved fairy tale. Cathy Marston's Heimat is a glorious interpretation of Wagner's symphonic poem Siegfried Idyll.

Feb 20, 2025 - Mar 2, 2025

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Lyric Opera - The Listeners at Civic Opera House

Lyric Opera - The Listeners

The Lyric Opera plays host to Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek's story of how a simple ringing in the ears can turn a group of people into a terrifying cult. When Claire begins hearing a maddening low-frequency droning sound that never stops, she enlists the help of a group of people who have formed to try and stop the noise that has been permeating her life. Unbeknownst to her, though, the groups actions may lead to catastrophe...

Mar 30, 2025 - Apr 11, 2025

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Lyric Opera - La Boheme at Civic Opera House

Lyric Opera - La Boheme

Witness the passion and heartbreak of Puccini's renowned tragic opera, La Boheme, as it comes to life in a wonderful rendition by Lyric Opera! Featuring the fantastic vocal talents of Ailyn Perez, Gabriella Reyes, Will Liverman and debutant Pene Pati, the evocative masterpiece is a classic, weaving Puccini's magnificent music to the rollercoaster of the human experience from love to loss, euphoria to sorrow.

Mar 15, 2025 - Apr 12, 2025

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Lyric Opera - Fidelio at Civic Opera House

Lyric Opera - Fidelio

Lyric Opera set the scene for a magnificent modern staging of Fidelio, Beethoven's only opera. Updated by Japanese American Matthew Ozawa, this stunningly designed production draws on his family history, modernizing the setting to a government holding facility strengthening the opera's original themes of love and liberty for a 21st-century audience.

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