Review: Powerful ‘Blue’ by Lyric Opera charts the agony of Black parenting
In this opera, composed by Jeanine Tesori with a libretto by Tazewell Thompson, you never see the event at the heart of the ...
In 'Blue,' Lyric Opera's small, powerful cast tells painful story of a teen's death at police hands
A five-year-old opera, “Blue,” tackles this tragedy head-on with a simple yet weighty story about a Black couple in Harlem ...
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‘Blue’ at Lyric Opera: The aching tragedy of police violence
Blue,” the opera by composer Jeanine Tesori and librettist Tazewell Thompson, was to be part of Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2019–20 season, but was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
'The Marriage of Figaro': Raise a glass to Lyric's funny, well-sung production of Mozart classic
This intricately woven musical farce revolves around the philandering Count Almaviva (bass-baritone Gordon Bintner) who ...
Review: ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ by Lyric Opera leans into the comedy of a tricky story
Director Barbara Gaines’ production of Mozart’s opera is a bit wacky at times, with the audience waiting for the more ...
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Cheap laughs reduce the power of ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ at Lyric Opera
On Saturday night, Lyric Opera of Chicago opened an eight performance run of this boisterous work to a nearly full house. The ...
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The star of ‘Blue,’ a new opera about police misconduct, says the role is personal
The 25-year-old is a second-year ensemble member of Chicago’s Ryan Opera Center, which trains the next generation of star singers. The Lyric co-production features Tony Award winner Jeanine ...
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3rd Coast Brass is bringing a ‘A Very Brassy Christmas’ to two historic venues
Back by popular demand, 3rd Coast Brass will present “A Very Brassy Christmas” with two performances in the Chicago area this ...