Chicago hosts the US premiere of the late Liam Scarlett's reimagining of Georges Bizet's iconic Carmen, re-setting the tale to take place in a Spanish cigarette factory in the 1930s. A fresh new take on one of the most recognizable operas in the canon, this sizzling tale of lust and betrayal runs the gamut from passionate romance to tragedy, belayed by Bizet's unforgettable score. This incredible adaptation is a reminder of what the world lost with Scarlett's untimely death in 2021 at the age of just 35.

Lyric Opera's season continues with a fierce flourish as the iconic soprano Sondra Radvanovksy lends her talents to the titular priestess out for blood in Luigi Cherubi's rarely performed masterpiece. Sir David McVicar directs this production, with the searing story of betrayal and savagery buoyed by grand set and costume design, all the better to elevate Radnovsky as she embodies the divisive heroine.

The Lyric Opera of Chicago presents a double programme of two absolute classics, with Pietro Mascagni's brilliant 1890 smorgasbord of scandal, revenge, and heartbreak, Cavalleria Rusticana sharing a bill with Ruggero Leoncavallo's operatic masterpiece Pagliacci! Led by Enrique Mazzola, don't miss this rip-roaring performance!

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...

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.

Flirtation and fidelity are the order of the day in Mozart's sublime opera buffa Cosi Fan Tutte (which translates are 'women are all, and always so'). Directed by Michael Cavanagh, this adaptation from the Lyric Opera of Chicago unfurls its exquisite arias in a luxurious 1930s country club, where two soldiers make a wager that'll change their lives forever.