Channel of the drama of the opera with a ceremony or reception in the Ardis Krainik Theatre, complete with expansive stage, soaring ceilings, and ornate millwork that is sure to make a lasting impression on guests.

Visit the Opera Club on the lower level to enjoy the exhibit Ten: A Season of Creative Women, celebrating 10 directors and designers, each of whom plays an important role in Lyric’s 61st Season.Known as one of Chicago’s most prestigious and historic landmarks, the Lyric Opera House also provides soon-to-be-wed couples with a showstopping venue for their wedding day.

Journey on to backstage destinations where you’ll learn about the vast array of skilled professionals who bring operatic stagecraft to life.

Enjoy an up-close-and-personal view of the orchestra pit where the acclaimed Lyric Orchestra plays.

See the inside of the art-deco Ardis Krainik Theatre.

M orning tour dates – $15įrom the moment you enter the beautiful and impressive foyer, you’ll be in for a special, one-hour experience that will give you behind-the-scenes insights into the vibrant world of grand opera. Since this is a walking tour, please contact Lyric with any special needs. Tours are not recommended for children under 10 years old.

Tours start and end in the Lyric Opera House Rice Grand Foyer! It involves a lot of walking. See the inside of the art-deco Ardis Krainik Theatre, enjoy an up-close-and-personal view of the orchestra pit where the acclaimed Lyric Orchestra plays, and then journey on to backstage destinations where you’ll learn about the vast array of skilled professionals who bring operatic stagecraft to life. Lyric Opera Chicago toursĪ one-hour experience with a Lyric docent who will give you behind-the-scenes insights into the vibrant world of grand opera.

You can book online here or if tickets are available you can buy them at 9:30AM the day of the tour at the box office. Wacker Dr., 31, Rice Grand Foyer (Main entrance on Wacker at Madison).

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