Operetta in three acts originally in German, sung in English Music by Franz Lehar Libretto by Viltor Leon and Leo Stein, after Henri Meilhac’s comedy L’ attache d’ ambassade (1861) English translation by Jeremy Sams Conductor: Sir Andrew Davis Stage Director & Choreographer: Susan Stroman At the Lyric Opera of Chicago Wonderful nostalgic opulence of … Read more
Book by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux Original Concept and Direction by Floyd Mutrux Inspired by Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins Directed by Floyd Mutrux and Eric Schaeffer Musical Arrangements and Supervision by Chuck Mead Produced by Relevant Theatricals, John Cossette Productions, and Northern Lights, Inc. At the Apollo Theater, … Read more
Music and Libretto by Alban Berg Based on the Play by Georg Büchner Directed by Sir David McVicar Conducted by Sir Andrew Davis In a new production at the Lyric Opera of Chicago Brass-Infused Madness Georg Büchner’s Woyzeck is a fascinating object of study for students of drama. An early neurologist, communist, and political exile, … Read more
Music by Gioachino Rossini Libretto by Jacopo Ferretti Directed by Joan Font Conducted by Sir Andrew Davis Produced by Lyric Opera of Chicago Rollicking Music with a Dramatic Flavor is Opera at its Best It’s a fun time to be an opera fan. Later this season, the Lyric Opera of Chicago will perform Alban Berg’s … Read more
Music Direction & Conductor Linda Madonia Directed by Rudy Hogenmiller produced by Light Opera Works At Nichols Concert Hall, Evanston Nostalgic revue of Hollywood’s Greatest Hits features four terrific female voices It is unusual to have an all-female cast for a song revue, but director Rudy Hogenmiller’s choices made it work musically. The four performers … Read more
(Le Nozze Di Figaro) New Production Opera buffa in four acts in Italian Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte Conductor: Henrik Nanasi Stage Director: Barbara Gaines At the Lyric Opera of Chicago Opulent, hilarious romp about sex, trust and honesty becomes a joyous bedroom farce Director Barbara Gaines and the creatives … Read more
Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Libretto by Giovanni de Gamerra Stage Director Andreas Mitsek Conductor Francesco Milioto Produced by chicago opera theater At the Harris Theater, Chicago Stunning, melodic and wonderful voices fuel rarely staged Mozart opera. First produced in Milan in 1772, Mozart’s Lucio Silla was an early glimpse into the genius of the … Read more
Now extended by popular demand through November 1, 2015 Created by Richard Maltby, Jr. Conceived by William Meade Directed by Brian Russell Musical Direction by Malcolm Ruhl At the Mercury Theatre Chicago Revise, refined yet still a crowd pleaser –Ring of Fire – The Music of Johnny Cash delights My third visit to Ring of … Read more
Music by Leo Fall German libretto by Rudolf Schanzer & Ernst Wellisch English Translation by Gerald Frantzen & Hersh Glagov Stage Director Amy Hutchison Choreographer Sara Stewart Schumann Conductor Anthony Barres Produced by Chicago Folks Operetta At Vittum Theater, Chicago Risque bedroom farce Viennese operetta is hilarious, well sung with wonderful melodious music making it … Read more
with A Tribute to Bill Withers Written and directed by Daryl Brooks At Black Ensemble Theater, Chicago Fantastic nostalgic revue of men of soul-both black and white-is a thrilling show! Black Ensemble Theater presents one of their finest shows ever with the world premiere of Men Of Soul! Writer/director Daryl D. Brooks, with the aid … Read more