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1 NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID CHICAGO, IL PERMIT NO SEASON LYRIC OPERA SEASON GROUP TICKETS ON SALE NOW Anthony Freud General Director Sir Andrew Davis Music Director Renée Fleming Creative Consultant LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO 20 NORTH WACKER DRIVE CHICAGO ILLINOIS Photo: Robert Kusel EXPERIENCE LYRIC WITH YOUR GROUP u Savings for groups of 10 or more u Flexible payment options u Priority seating u Unparalleled customer service LYRICOPERA.ORG/GROUPSALES LA SIEGFRIED IL TROVATORE LA ARIODANTE AN AMERICAN DREAM ANNA NETREBKO IN RECITAL RENÉE FLEMING 25TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT & GALA

2 Spectacular productions. The greatest voices in the world. A thrilling combination of music and drama. Choose Lyric for your next event and give your group the best of all of the performing arts in a single show! A show at Lyric is an essential Chicago experience. Founded in 1954, Lyric has become one of the world s great opera companies, producing eight mainstage operas and a variety of special events every season. There s something for every taste, from Italian romances and German epics to a dazzling Broadway musical. The Lyric Opera House is the second largest in North America with 3,563 seats. This breathtaking landmark, complete with a majestic Art Deco lobby is located in downtown Chicago minutes from popular attractions and transportation. Be sure to add a backstage tour to your visit for an up-close look at this architectural treasure. Get discounts, access to pre-opera talks, personalized service, and much more when you book a group of 10 or more. Call us at to plan the perfect experience for your group and budget. Here are a few of this season s group favorites order early for the best availability! Explore the following pages for more details. LA LA EXPERIENCE lyricopera.org/groupsales PHOTO CREDITS: Dario Acosta, Barry Diomede/ Alamy Stock Photo, Kyle Flubacker, Robert Kusel, Steve Leonard, Dan Rest, Todd Rosenberg, Jaclyn Simpson 3

3 PUCCINI NEW COPRODUCTION LA Sung in Italian with projected English translations OCT 2018 JAN Bold = Matinee LA THE : A group of young Bohemians navigate the ups and downs of life and love while struggling to make ends meet in 19th-century Paris. FOR GROUPS WHO LIKE: Unabashedly romantic love stories, youthful hope, melodies that tug the heart strings. Photo: Courtesy Royal Opera House DID YOU KNOW? The blockbuster musical Rent is based on La bohème. Creator Jonathan Larson saw himself and his roommates in the opera s characters. CONDUCTOR Domingo Hindoyan* DIRECTOR Richard Jones DESIGNER Stewart Laing* LIGHTING DESIGNER Mimi Jordan Sherin CHORUS MASTER Michael Black * Lyric Opera debut MIMÌ RODOLFO MUSETTA MARCELLO COLLINE Maria Agresta Michael Fabiano* Danielle de Niese Zachary Nelson Adrian Sâmpetrean PRODUCTION SPONSORS JULIUS FRANKEL FOUNDATION LIZ STIFFEL THE MICHAEL AND SUSAN AVRAMOVICH CHARITABLE TRUST HOWARD L. GOTTLIEB AND BARBARA G. GREIS ROBERTA L. AND ROBERT J. WASHLOW lyricopera.org/boheme #LyricBoheme 5

4 MOZART Sung in Italian with projected English translations NEW-TO-CHICAGO PRODUCTION OCT 2018 NOV Bold = Matinee Matthew Polenzani THE : After being away from his homeland of Crete for many years, a warrior of the Trojan War is caught between his promise to the gods and his duties as a father. FOR GROUPS WHO LIKE: Greek mythology, grand pageantry, themes of honor. Photo: Marty Sohl/Metropolitan Opera DID YOU KNOW? Mozart was just 24 years old when he composed Idomeneo and he already had a dozen professional operas under his belt. CONDUCTOR Sir Andrew Davis LIGHTING DESIGNER Chris Maravich ORIGINAL DIRECTOR Jean-Pierre Ponnelle CHORUS MASTER Michael Black Matthew Polenzani ELETTRA Erin Wall ILIA Janai Brugger IDAMANTE Angela Brower* ARBACE David Portillo REVIVAL DIRECTOR David Kneuss* DESIGNER Jean-Pierre Ponnelle * Lyric Opera debut Ryan Opera Center alumni LEAD SPONSOR THE NEGAUNEE FOUNDATION lyricopera.org/idomeneo #LyricIdomeneo 7

5 WAGNER SIEGFRIED NEW PRODUCTION NOV Bold = Matinee Sung in German with projected English translations SIEGRIED THE : The fearless hero Siegfried, orphaned descendant of the gods, slays a dragon to win the ring of power and awakens Brünnhilde, his first true love, from an enchanted sleep. FOR GROUPS WHO LIKE: The Lord of the Rings, complex family dramas, larger-than-life spectacle. Preliminary model rendering of Siegfried DID YOU KNOW? While Siegfried stands alone as a masterpiece, it is part of Wagner s four-opera Ring cycle so if you like this opera, there are three more to experience! CONDUCTOR Sir Andrew Davis DIRECTOR David Pountney ORIGINAL SET DESIGNER Johan Engels COSTUME DESIGNER Marie-Jeanne Lecca LIGHTING DESIGNER Fabrice Kebour CHOREOGRAPHER Denni Sayers SIEGFRIED Burkhard Fritz* BRÜNNHILDE Christine Goerke MIME Matthias Klink* THE WANDERER (WOTAN) Eric Owens ALBERICH Samuel Youn SET DESIGNER Robert Innes Hopkins * Lyric Opera debut PRODUCTION SPONSORS: RING CYCLE LEAD SPONSOR ANONYMOUS DONOR MR. & MRS. DIETRICH M. GROSS GRAMMA FISHER FOUNDATION OF MARSHALLTOWN, IOWA ADA AND WHITNEY ADDINGTON PRODUCTION SPONSORS: SIEGFRIED LLOYD E. RIGLER- LAWRENCE E. DEUTSCH FOUNDATION STEFAN EDLIS AND GAEL NEESON HARRIS FAMILY FOUNDATION HELEN AND SAM ZELL lyricopera.org/siegfried #LyricSiegfried 9

6 VERDI IL TROVATORE Sung in Italian with projected English translations NOV 2018 DEC Bold = Matinee IL TROVATORE THE : A mother s fateful mistake has deadly consequences in this famed Verdi work where hearts are broken, identities revealed, and loyalties questioned. FOR GROUPS WHO LIKE: Game of Thrones, hot-blooded music and drama, choral works that will blow you away. DID YOU KNOW? Real anvils are used as percussion instruments in Il trovatore s well-known Anvil Chorus. Photo: Robert Kusel LEONORA Tamara Wilson* AZUCENA Jamie Barton MANRICO Russell Thomas COUNT DI LUNA George Petean* FERRANDO Roberto Tagliavini* CONDUCTOR Marco Armiliato ORIGINAL DIRECTOR Sir David McVicar REVIVAL DIRECTOR Roy Rallo* SET DESIGNER Charles Edwards COSTUME DESIGNER Brigitte Reiffenstuel ORIGINAL LIGHTING DESIGNER Jennifer Tipton REVIVAL LIGHTING DESIGNER Chris Maravich CHORUS MASTER Michael Black * Lyric Opera debut PRODUCTION SPONSOR EARL AND BRENDA SHAPIRO FOUNDATION lyricopera.org/trovatore #LyricTrovatore 11

7 MASSENET Sung in French with projected English translations LYRIC PREMIERE & NEW-TO-CHICAGO PRODUCTION DEC 2018 JAN Bold = Matinee THE : A whimsical retelling of the classic fairy tale Cinderella, in which a mistreated girl overcomes the odds to find her Prince Charming with a little help from her fairy godmother. FOR GROUPS WHO LIKE: Classic fairy tales, music that flows and bubbles like French Champagne, happy endings. Photo: Bill Cooper/Royal Opera House DID YOU KNOW? Cendrillon s Prince Charming is a trouser role a male character sung by a woman. CINDERELLA Siobhan Stagg* PRINCE CHARMING Alice Coote FAIRY GODMOTHER Marie-Eve Munger* MADAME DE LA HALTIÈRE Elizabeth Bishop* PANDOLFE Derek Welton* CONDUCTOR Sir Andrew Davis (Dec. 1-8, Jan ) Francesco Milioto* (Jan 11) DIRECTOR Laurent Pelly* SET DESIGNER Barbara de Limburg* COSTUME DESIGNER Laurent Pelly* LIGHTING DESIGNER Duane Schuler CHORUS MASTER Michael Black * Lyric Opera debut PRODUCTION SPONSOR lyricopera.org/cendrillon #LyricCendrillon 13

8 R. STRAUSS Sung in German with projected English translations FEB Bold = Matinee THE : Elektra s father murders her mother, leaving Elektra hell-bent on revenge in this famed Greek legend. FOR GROUPS WHO LIKE: Revenge movies, a good production of Hamlet, a thrilling roller coaster ride. Nina Stemme Photo: Marty Sohl/Metropolitan Opera, Robert Kusel DID YOU KNOW? Elektra is a hair-raisingly intense, one-act opera that clocks in at under two hours. CONDUCTOR Donald Runnicles* ORIGINAL DIRECTOR Sir David McVicar REVIVAL DIRECTOR Nicolas Sandys* LIGHTING DESIGNER Jennifer Tipton CHORUS MASTER Michael Black * Lyric Opera debut Nina Stemme* CHRYSOTHEMIS Elza van den Heever KLYTÄMNESTRA Michaela Martens OREST Iain Paterson* AEGISTH Robert Brubaker* DESIGNER John Macfarlane PRODUCTION SPONSORS JULIE AND ROGER BASKES SYLVIA NEIL AND DANIEL FISCHEL MAZZA FOUNDATION lyricopera.org/elektra #LyricElektra 15

9 VERDI LA Sung in Italian with projected English translations FEB 2019 MAR O 24 Bold = Matinee LA THE : Within the social circles of sophisticated Paris, the courtesan Violetta lives purely for pleasure but longs for true love. At last she meets the love of her life, but their bliss is short-lived. FOR GROUPS WHO LIKE: Moulin Rouge, a good drinking song, heart-wrenching stories with music to match. Photo: Todd Rosenberg DID YOU KNOW? This is the opera that Richard Gere took Julia Roberts to in Pretty Woman. CONDUCTOR Michael Christie* LIGHTING DESIGNER Marcus Doshi DIRECTOR Arin Arbus PROJECTION DESIGNER Christopher Ash SET DESIGNER Riccardo Hernandez CHORUS MASTER Michael Black VIOLETTA Albina Shagimuratova ALFREDO Giorgio Berrugi* GERMONT Željko Lučić COSTUME & PUPPET DESIGNER Cait O Connor * Lyric Opera debut PRODUCTION SPONSORS DONNA VAN EEKEREN FOUNDATION THE MICHAEL AND SUSAN AVRAMOVICH CHARITABLE TRUST lyricopera.org/traviata #LyricTraviata 17

10 HANDEL ARIODANTE Sung in Italian with projected English translations LYRIC PREMIERE & NEW COPRODUCTION MAR Bold = Matinee ARIODANTE THE : The King of Scotland s daughter loves Ariodante but there s a problem. A villainous rival is also in love with her, and will stop at nothing to get his way. FOR GROUPS WHO LIKE: Baroque music, the plot of The Princess Bride, a really good villain, the triumph of true love. Photo: Michael Cooper/Canadian Opera Company DID YOU KNOW? This production of Ariodante replaces the ballet sequences at the end of each act with puppet shows that keep the story moving. CONDUCTOR Harry Bicket DIRECTOR Richard Jones DESIGNER ULTZ* LIGHTING DESIGNER Mimi Jordan Sherin CHORUS MASTER Michael Black * Lyric Opera debut ARIODANTE Alice Coote GINEVRA Brenda Rae* DALINDA Heidi Stober POLINESSO Iestyn Davies KING OF SCOTLAND Kyle Ketelsen PRODUCTION SPONSORS MARGOT AND JOSEF LAKONISHOK lyricopera.org/ariodante #LyricAriodante 19

11 PERLA AN AMERICAN DREAM LYRIC PREMIERE & NEW PRODUCTION FRIDAY, MARCH 15 at 7PM SUNDAY, MARCH 17 at 2PM Sung in English with projected titles AN AMERICAN DREAM THE : This opera explores the lives of a Japanese-American woman and a German-Jewish woman living in the United States during World War II and the common ground they share. FOR GROUPS WHO LIKE: Historical dramas, art that leaves you with something to think about, intimate theatrical experiences. Photo: Philip Newton/Seattle Opera DID YOU KNOW? Following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, all Japanese-Americans were required to evacuate the West Coast. This resulted in the relocation of approximately 120,000 people, many of whom were American citizens, to 10 internment camps located across the country. Music by Jack Perla Libretto by Jessica Murphy Moo Directed by Matthew Ozawa Performed at HARRIS THEATER 205 E Randolph Street, Chicago lyricopera.org/americandream #LyricAmericanDream 21

12 LYRIC PREMIERE & NEW COPRODUCTION MAY 3 - JUNE 2, 2019 THE : Tony and Maria are two teenagers from opposing gangs who fall in love in this retelling of Romeo and Juliet that takes place on the backstreets of Manhattan. FOR GROUPS WHO LIKE: Beloved Broadway musicals, high-energy dance, New York City, impossible romances. DID YOU KNOW? The cinematic adaptation of West Side Story won 10 Academy Awards, setting a record for movie musicals that still stands to this day. Based on a conception of JEROME ROBBINS Book by ARTHUR LAURENTS Music by LEONARD BERNSTEIN Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM Original production directed and choreographed by JEROME ROBBINS DIRECTOR Francesca Zambello SET DESIGNER Peter J. Davison COSTUME DESIGNER Jessica Jahn LIGHTING DESIGNER Mark McCullough LEAD SPONSOR COSPONSORS THE NEGAUNEE FOUNDATION ANONYMOUS DONOR RANDY L. AND MELVIN R. BERLIN ROBERT S. AND SUSAN E. MORRISON MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM C. VANCE lyricopera.org/wss #LyricWSS 23

13 TWO OF THE WORLD S BIGGEST STARS IN EXCLUSIVE LYRIC EVENTS RENÉE FLEMING 25 TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT & GALA Photo: Timothy White/Decca SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2019 at 7PM LYRIC OPERA HOUSE ANNA NETREBKO IN RECITAL Malcolm Martineau, Pianist SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2018 at 3PM LYRIC OPERA HOUSE Her dazzling star power has lit up the world s most prestigious stages. She s been featured in Time magazine s annual list of the 100 most influential people, and Musical America has called her a genuine superstar for the 21 st century. EXCLUSIVE SPONSOR Hear international star soprano Anna Netrebko in a rare recital of her favorite repertoire, accompanied by esteemed pianist Malcolm Martineau. Groups won t want to miss this exclusive opportunity to hear one of the greatest voices of our time. Photo: Vladimir Shirokov Lyric Opera of Chicago audiences first experienced the incomparable artistry of world-renowned soprano Renée Fleming in the title role of Carlisle Floyd s Susannah in Since that debut, this cultural icon and international star has continued to make headlines wherever she goes. Whether it has been in leading roles on the most celebrated stages, receiving a National Medal of Arts from President Barack Obama, or singing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl in front of more than 100 million viewers, Renée Fleming has become known as The People s Diva. Join Lyric as we celebrate and honor Renée Fleming s extraordinary commitment to Chicago and her unparalleled contributions to our art form over the last 25 years. Along with the Lyric Orchestra and a cast of friends who will perform, don t let your group miss this extraordinary evening of music-making. This one-night-only event will feature an exclusive Gala at The Ritz-Carlton following the performance. Call to inquire about premier concert seating and Gala attendance. Groups enjoy early access and priority seating for these special events! lyricopera.org/netrebko #LyricNetrebko lyricopera.org/fleming25 #LyricFleming25 25

14 PLAN THE ULTIMATE GROUP EXPERIENCE Enjoy world-class performances all season long at Lyric! With abundant dates, matinee performances, and group discounts, you won t want to miss the best talent in music and theater at the iconic Lyric Opera House. Call Group Sales at to plan the ultimate group experience! Special Savings Groups save on any opera or the Broadway musical, and for every 20 tickets purchased, you get one free. Student Prices Student groups receive special pricing starting at just $29 (K-12) or $35 (College). We also offer $10/$20 tickets to our dedicated student matinees (K-12 only). Priority Seating Groups get the best seats before tickets go on sale to the general public in July. Easy Payment Plans Just 25% down secures your advanced group reservation. Call us for a custom payment plan that works best for your group! Free Pre-Opera Talks Arrive one hour before curtain time and enjoy a free, 30-minute pre-opera talk right in the opera house. Excludes Opening Night. Backstage Tours Experience the Lyric Opera House beyond the footlights with backstage tours! Contact backstagetours@lyricopera.org to book a public, student, or private group tour. DRINK & DINE AT LYRIC The Pedersen Room and the Florian Opera Bistro feature new wine lists by Master Sommelier Alpana Singh. Chef Tom Osaki delivers delicious, fresh sushi on Friday nights throughout the season. Nothing makes a performance more special than adding a delicious meal. Starting this fall, group leaders can place 2018/19 Pedersen Room or Florian Opera Bistro reservations at lyricopera.org/dining. The Pedersen Room offers featured menus from Chicago s top chefs and restaurateurs, and stays open one hour after the show for post-show cocktails. Visit our new champagne bar Cheers! and enjoy featured champagnes and cocktails. Don t forget to pre-order your drinks before the show and pick up at intermission you can even enjoy your beverage at your seat with a Lyric cup! lyricopera.org/groupsales 27

15 EARLY BIRD GROUP PRICING AVAILABLE THROUGH JUNE 1 Lyric is pleased to offer groups of 10 or more exclusive savings! Explore the chart below for opera and special event rates, guaranteed only through June 1. Contact Group Sales at groupsales@lyricopera.org or to place your order. GROUP PRICING MAINSTAGE OPERAS* Main Floor and Mezzanine Boxes First Balcony (Dress Circle) Upper Balcony C Price Dates-Value Pricing $55 - $217 $51 - $150 $30 - $55 B Price Dates-Standard Pricing $62 - $225 $58 - $157 $35 - $62 A Price Dates-Premium Pricing $69 - $232 $63 - $162 $41 - $69 INSIDER BUY EARLY! TIP Lyric pricing is based on demand, so the sooner you buy, the less you ll pay for the same great performances. BROADWAY MUSICAL: * C Price Dates-Value Pricing $32 - $121 $32 - $87 $21 - $32 B Price Dates-Standard Pricing $67 - $150 $47 - $111 $30 - $47 A Price Dates-Premium Pricing $62 - $179 $62 - $135 $39 - $62 SPECIAL EVENTS** Anna Netrebko Recital $129 - $249 $119 - $199 $49 - $99 Renée Fleming 25th Anniversary Gala Concert $149 - $299 $149 - $249 $69 - $99 STUDENT GROUPS receive special pricing starting at just $29 (K-12) or $35 (College). We also offer $10/$20 tickets to our dedicated student matinees (K-12 only). AN AMERICAN DREAM presented at Harris Theater SPECIAL GROUP PRICING Orchestra Lower Balcony Upper Balcony $32 - $113 $86 - $113 $32 - $63 * Prices shown are per seat and include group discount. Prices are for non-aisle seats, aisle seats incur an additional cost. Pricing subject to change. Orders will be seated in July 2018 at which time seats will be assigned. All orders incur an additional $10 handling fee and a $3 per individual ticket building fee. ** Anna Netrebko in Recital and the Renee Fleming 25th Anniversary Concert & Gala do not qualify for group pricing. Programming and artists subject to change lyricopera.org/groupsales 29

16 Lyric provides great programming on a VARIETY OF DAYS and at a VARIETY OF PRICES. Explore the season below and find the perfect performances for your group. PRICE COLOR KEY C B A Price Dates Value Pricing Price Dates Standard Pricing Price Dates Premium Pricing OTHER EVENTS Special Events *Performed at Harris Theater M Matinee NEW: 7PM WEEKDAY CURTAIN TIMES At the request of our patrons to accommodate weekday schedules as well as to attempt to optimize our performances to better suit train schedules, Monday through Friday evening performances will begin at 7pm starting in the 2018/19 Season! SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY OCT :30PM SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY FEB :30PM M 2PM :30PM M 2PM M 2PM PM 18 7PM :30PM 10 M 2PM PM :30PM 21 M 2PM PM PM M 2PM PM M 2PM M 2PM NOV PM 3 6PM SIEGFRIED MAR PM 2 7:30PM ARIODANTE M 1PM SIEGFRIED PM 5 M 2PM ARIODANTE 6 7 M 2PM 8 7PM ARIODANTE 9 11 M 1PM PM 17 7:30PM SIEGFRIED SIEGFRIED TROVATORE M 2PM TROVATORE THANKSGIVING 25 M 2PM PM TROVATORE TROVATORE 10 M 2PM 11 7PM ARIODANTE PM 14 7PM ARIODANTE 15 7PM AN AMERICAN DREAM* 17 M 2PM 2PM PM AN ARIODANTE AMERICAN DREAM* :30PM 23 7PM RENÉE FLEMING GALA DEC :30PM MAY PM 4 7PM 2 3PM NETREBKO RECITAL 9 M 2PM TROVATORE 3 7PM TROVATORE 4 5 M 2PM 6 7PM TROVATORE 7 8 7:30PM M 1:30PM 12 M 1:30PM MOTHER S DAY PM PM 15 M 1:30PM 16 M 1:30PM 7PM 10 8 PM 17 7PM 11 M 1:30PM & 7PM 18 M 1:30PM & 7PM JAN M 1:30PM PM 22 M 1:30PM 7PM 23 7PM 24 7PM 25 M 1:30PM & 7PM PM 11 7PM M 1:30PM PM 29 M 1:30PM 7PM 30 7PM 31 7PM 13 M 2PM 20 M 2PM M 2PM PM 17 7PM PM :30PM 26 JUN M 1:30PM 1 M 1:30PM & 7PM lyricopera.org/calendar 31