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At Lyric Opera, ‘Proximity’ is quite possibly an unprecedented approach to short opera trilogies

In a radical departure, the three new operas featured in ‘Proximity’ are not being treated as stand-alone pieces presented in succession, but are interwoven.

Chicago Sun-Times

Drama of the Good Friday Agreement discussions to take centre stage in new play

Drama of the Good Friday Agreement discussions to take centre stage in new play

The play will focus on what went on away from the public eye during the negotiations

Characters don’t always connect in Lyric’s straightforward and suitably grand ‘Carmen’ revival

Characters don’t always connect in Lyric’s straightforward and suitably grand ‘Carmen’ revival

Ryan Opera Center grad J’Nai Bridges brings fiery stage presence and a stunning voice to her signature role, but her performance does not completely click.

Chicago Sun-Times

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‘I see the trees from Bluey everywhere’: Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda embraces Brisbane

Musical theatre impresario hails animated series during visit while saying Hamilton’s Australian-based cast gave it ‘local flavours’

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Co Tyrone Marvel actor Fra Fee set to host unique night of stories and songs at Lyric Theatre

It is part of a special fundraising event to mark 70 years of the Belfast theatre

Marty Whelan says he 'gets no grief' for Eurovision commentary gig and has no plans to retire

The Lyric FM host said he has no intention of hanging up the mic anytime soon.

Liam Neeson congratulates Belfast theatre after winning top UK stage award

"I, personally couldn’t be more proud of you all!"

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Lyric Belfast wins 'Theatre of the Year' at prestigious national stage awards

Lyric Belfast wins 'Theatre of the Year' at prestigious national stage awards

"This is for every single person off and on stage, our staff, our artists, our audiences, our supporters"

Chicago’s South Side is heart — and soul — of Lyric Opera’s ‘Factotum’

Chicago’s South Side is heart — and soul — of Lyric Opera’s ‘Factotum’

The opera is among the first with an entirely Black and BIPOC cast and creative team, and it is the first to incorporate an onstage DJ as part of its 18-piece orchestration.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Hansel and Gretel’ lightens the gloom with beautiful music, eye-opening imagery

‘Hansel and Gretel’ lightens the gloom with beautiful music, eye-opening imagery

Lyric Opera reheats a fun, sometimes surreal production that skips the storybook quaintness.

Chicago Sun-Times

Othello at Lyric Hammersmith review: a powerful study in male brutality

Othello at Lyric Hammersmith review: a powerful study in male brutality

This dynamic production moves the play to a spectacularly grim working-class pub

Evening Standard

Things to do in Chicago Jan. 19-25: The Mix

Things to do in Chicago Jan. 19-25: The Mix

“Hansel at Gretel” at Lyric Opera, Chicago Restaurant Week, and Disney On Ice are among the entertainment highlights in the week ahead.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lyric Theatre cancel remaining The Snow Queen shows due to 'multiple illnesses' in the company

Lyric Theatre cancel remaining The Snow Queen shows due to 'multiple illnesses' in the company

"We are truly sorry to have to do this, and sincerely apologise for your disappointment and any inconvenience caused"

Lyric Cycles Presents The Stylish Graffiti Urban Electric Bike

Lyric Cycles Presents The Stylish Graffiti Urban Electric Bike

Canadian e-bike company Lyric Cycles introduces the new Graffiti urban electric bike with a 2,500-watt motor and a stylish, retro-themed design.

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Rossini’s comic ‘Le Comte Ory’ a triumph at Lyric Opera of Chicago

The next to last of Rossini’s 39 operas, the piece has long been overshadowed by the composer’s better-known masterpieces like “The Barber of Seville.”

Magical musical experience 'The Snow Queen' arrives at the Lyric Theatre this Christmas

Tickets on sale now

Chicago Sun-Times

Reaching kids, including Ukrainian refugees in Chicago, through Beethoven

Seven members of the Lyric Opera Orchestra played Friday for kids at St. Nicholas Cathedral School in Ukrainian Village.

The Guardian - UK

Propaganda: A New Musical review – love and betrayal at the birth of the cold war

Effervescent jazz and operatic lyricism tease out the characters in Conor Mitchell’s ambitious production which grows thrillingly in impact – and in contemporary resonance

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‘Fiddler on the Roof’: Lyric Opera’s rethinking of classic musical emphasizes its historical reality as well as its wit

The production, first seen at Germany’s Komische Oper Berlin, scrapes away the kitschy patina to reveal its musical treasures and emotional core.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Ernani’ opens Lyric Opera season with strong singing and playing, awkward staging

Leads are up to the demands of early Verdi opera, but production doesn’t fully jell.

Chicago Sun-Times

Fall classical music guide 2022: Collaborative Works Festival showcases Chicago composers, poets

Riccardo Muti’s last season as music director of the CSO, and Lyric Opera’s “Don Carlo” are also among the highlights of the season.

Irish Independent

Radio review: The thing about the Wolfe Tones is not that their music is ‘Irish’, but that it’s bad

We have established that nationalism in general is eejitry taken to such extremes it becomes a form of evil. And in the case of our version of nationalism, perhaps the ultimate eejitry is that many of us would broadly agree in theory with a United Ireland if it wasn’t for…

Chicago Sun-Times

Haymarket Opera’s ‘L’Amant anonyme’ takes its cue from days gone by

This production, starring lyric soprano Nicole Cabell, will not be a modern take on an old story. The goal is to come as close as possible to the kind of experience its original audiences enjoyed.

Stones in His Pockets at Belfast's Lyric Theatre is the life remedy we all need right now

Not even Liam Neeson, Adrian Dunbar, Conleth Hill or Ian McElhinney managed to outshine the stars of the night

Review: No Citation at the Lyric Theatre was a delight to both see and hear

It felt like I was being treated to both a live music concert and a play at the same time

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