Bet this review sticks out like a comedic thumb. Sorry, opera fans, this is mostly about funny, but the show was really well done and deserves mention. The venue is Lyric Opera's normal home, but since there apparently aren't nearly enough comedy fans to fill the huge auditorium (who'da thought Chicago was such a hot-bed of culture?), they put us... More

Go to the Opera! Go to the Opera! Amazing.. This place rocks! The tickets are reasonably priced.. My sister likes to go all the time in the summertime.

The opera I saw was in German but the stage had "subtitle" above the stage and the playbook gave a great overview of the opera and what was to come. It was such a wonderful experience. Must try at least once.

this theater is gorgeous. If you have the nosebleed seats though you can't see a thing because the theater is so huge. I would say if you can't book decent seats then don't bother going.

Opera at it's best--beautiful productions, great singers, good selection of operas, traditional and on the edge.

The theatre itself is impressive and the productions fulfill the promise of "grand". Lyric Opera is another bonus Chicago offers.

We saw Oklahoma and had a great time. The art deco style of the building is impressive. Parked in The Poetry Garage, bought ticket in advance online, and it was super convenient. Had dinner at Lloyd's which was also very convenient - right across the street. Ate outside. Meal was very good and not too expensive. Entrees $15-25.

The Lyric is one of the great Opera Houses in the world! Often tickets are available the day of the performance.

Three generations of my family have subscribed to Lyric Opera of Chicago since 1961, and the family's "millenniums" are moving in on the action as well. Not only does Lyric attract the finest established marquee talents from around the globe for ongoing productions, but it also draws young promising voices to cultivate their talents at the Lyric's artist development school,... More