Lyric Opera
Burned Lyric Opera Performer Goes Home From Hospital, Should Heal Quickly
Six months from now, the Lyric Opera accident that left fire-breathing stilt-walker Wesley Daniel with second-degree burns on his neck will likely be only a “bad memory,” Daniel’s doctor said Thursday.
Fire-Spitting Actor Burned During Lyric Opera Rehearsal
Onstage in the Civic Opera House, a 24-year-old performer was critically burned, says the fire department.
A New Twist For Lyric Opera Of Chicago
The Lyric stage has seen Aida, Lohengrin and Faust. And now comes a Mariachi Opera, premiering April 7.
Lyric Opera ‘Show Boat’ Star Once Played College Football
A former Citadel football player has changed gears 180 degrees in his career, and now performs at the Lyric Opera.
Lyric Opera Violist Keith Abbott Conant Dies
The principal violist for the Lyric Opera has died unexpectedly.
Lyric Opera Looking For Silent Extras
If you have the urge to be onstage but not say anything, the Lyric Opera is in search of extras.
Strike Threat Averted At Lyric Opera
The Lyric Opera has reached an agreement with the union representing its performers, thus averting the threat of a strike that could have delayed the season.
Lyric Opera Names New General Director
Houston Grand Opera general director Anthony Freud will soon take over Chicago’s Lyric Opera.
Lyric Opera Patron Charged With Shoving Usher
A Lyric Opera patron was arrested over the weekend after allegedly shoving an usher twice when he was not allowed back into a performance of “Carmen” after leaving to get opera glasses.
Lyric Opera Star Withdraws Due To Illness
The Lyric Opera of Chicago reports that star mezzo-soprano Kate Aldrich has withdrawn from all of her scheduled performances this month.
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