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Chicago Opera Theater expands the tradition of opera as a living art form by engaging lovers of music and storytelling through innovative experiences predominantly of new and rarely performed works. COT opens the doors to opera through accessible performances and a welcoming environment. COT is a platform for the next generation of artists in the opera field to grow and launch professional careers

. COT connects emotionally and intellectually with a broad and diverse Chicago audience through collaboration with our community.

Planning to attend Bohème & Beyond this Saturday, December 7? Here’s what you need to know:📍 Location: Gannon Hall, DePa...
12/06/2024

Planning to attend Bohème & Beyond this Saturday, December 7? Here’s what you need to know:

📍 Location: Gannon Hall, DePaul University
🕒 Box Office opens: 1:30 PM | Seating: 2:30 PM | Concert: 3 PM
❗There will be NO pre-opera talk

We can’t wait to see you there!✨

✨ The wait is almost over! Join us this Saturday, December 7, at Gannon Hall, DePaul University, for Bohème & Beyond: Th...
12/02/2024

✨ The wait is almost over! Join us this Saturday, December 7, at Gannon Hall, DePaul University, for Bohème & Beyond: The Legacy of Puccini.

Don’t miss an afternoon of extraordinary music and fascinating insights into one of opera’s most beloved composers.

🎶 Secure your seat now at COT.ORG before it’s too late!

It’s hard to imagine opera without Puccini. As we begin rehearsals for our BOHÈME AND BEYOND concert this weekend, we in...
11/29/2024

It’s hard to imagine opera without Puccini. As we begin rehearsals for our BOHÈME AND BEYOND concert this weekend, we invite you to take a moment to honor and reflect on Puccini’s legacy on the 100th Anniversary of the great composer’s death.

⏳ Time is ticking—don’t miss your chance to grab tickets for an afternoon filled with captivating musical history and un...
11/26/2024

⏳ Time is ticking—don’t miss your chance to grab tickets for an afternoon filled with captivating musical history and unforgettable performances!

✨ Join COT General Director Lawrence Edelson and renowned dramaturg Cori Ellison as they share fascinating insights into Puccini’s remarkable legacy and his influence on generations of composers.

🎟️ Limited tickets remain—secure yours today at COT.ORG for Bohème & Beyond: The Legacy of Puccini!

In celebration of Puccini's centennial, COT presents Bohème & Beyond—an extraordinary concert that explores the profound...
11/19/2024

In celebration of Puccini's centennial, COT presents Bohème & Beyond—an extraordinary concert that explores the profound and lasting influence of Puccini on both opera and musical theater.

Step into a world of timeless melodies and unforgettable performances as we honor the legacy of one of the greatest composers on December 7, 2024—limited tickets are available at COT.ORG!

🎼 Tenor Aaron Short, alongside pianist Leo Radosavljevic, presents his doctoral lecture recital featuring repertoire fro...
11/18/2024

🎼 Tenor Aaron Short, alongside pianist Leo Radosavljevic, presents his doctoral lecture recital featuring repertoire from the past two decades of Chicago Opera Theater (COT) seasons.

✨ This program offers a unique perspective on the evolving cultural and economic trends in American opera through COT’s artistic programming. Inspired by Dr. Carl Ratner’s 2005 dissertation, Aaron’s lecture recital highlights the company’s role as a trailblazer for innovative opera.

📆 November 24, 2024
🕐 12 PM
📍 Regenstein Master Class Room, Ryan Center Music Building at Northwestern's main campus

The event is approximately 75 minutes and open to the public. While this is not a Chicago Opera Theater event, we’re thrilled to see COT’s legacy explored in such an inspiring way!

🎶 Puccini’s timeless melodies have shaped our pop culture. Whether it's La Bohème inspiring Rent or his iconic arias app...
11/12/2024

🎶 Puccini’s timeless melodies have shaped our pop culture. Whether it's La Bohème inspiring Rent or his iconic arias appearing in everything from Hollywood films to commercials, Puccini’s legacy continues to resonate across generations. Let us know in the comments what’s your favorite Puccini moment in pop culture?

🎬 Experience Puccini’s iconic music live at Bohème and Beyond: The Legacy of Puccini on Saturday, December 7, at DePaul University’s Gannon Hall.

✨ Limited tickets remain—grab yours now at COT.ORG!

🎶 Do you have plans tonight? Swing by the COT studio for Second Fridays in the historic Fine Arts Building! ✨ Soprano Ha...
11/08/2024

🎶 Do you have plans tonight? Swing by the COT studio for Second Fridays in the historic Fine Arts Building!

✨ Soprano Hayley Fox and pianist Paula Gelpi will treat us to a short program of Puccini-inspired songs from 7:30 to 8 PM. It's FREE and open to the public, so grab a friend (or two!) and join us!

📅 Friday, Nov 8
🕔 Open Studio: 5:30 PM - 9 PM
🎶 Hayley Fox Performance: 7:30 PM - 8 PM
📍 COT Office, 404 S. Michigan Ave

See you there! 🎉
Fine Arts Building

🎶 Just one month to go until Bohème & Beyond: The Legacy of Puccini.✨ Throughout the afternoon, you won't just experienc...
11/07/2024

🎶 Just one month to go until Bohème & Beyond: The Legacy of Puccini.

✨ Throughout the afternoon, you won't just experience beautiful performances from our talented singers! COT General Director Lawrence Edelson and acclaimed dramaturg Cori Ellison will also take the stage to provide insight into the musical selections and the remarkable legacy of Puccini's work on the composers who came after him.

🎟️ Limited tickets remain—secure yours at COT.ORG for the upcoming concert.

🎶 What will your legacy be? 🎶As we prepare for Bohème & Beyond, we invite you to reflect on Puccini's lasting impact—an ...
11/05/2024

🎶 What will your legacy be? 🎶

As we prepare for Bohème & Beyond, we invite you to reflect on Puccini's lasting impact—an enduring legacy that has inspired artists for generations. Just as Puccini's works continue to touch hearts, what will be the music, art, or story you leave behind?

Join us on December 7th to explore these timeless questions through a night of unforgettable music.

✨ Limited tickets available at COT.org

Looking for a fun way to kick off your weekend? Join us for Second Fridays on November 8th at the Chicago Opera Theater ...
11/04/2024

Looking for a fun way to kick off your weekend? Join us for Second Fridays on November 8th at the Chicago Opera Theater offices in the historic Fine Arts Building! This month, we’re thrilled to feature a special program with soprano Hayley Fox, who will perform a selection of Puccini-inspired songs from 7:30 - 8 PM.

📅 Date: Friday, November 8th
🕔 Open Office: 5:30 PM - 9 PM
🎶 Short Program: 7:30 PM - 8 PM
📍 Location: COT Office, 404 S. Michigan Ave, Suite 404
Fine Arts Building

👻 Check out this throwback to COT's 2003 production of TURN OF THE SCREW! Benjamin Britten's haunted opera, based on the...
10/31/2024

👻 Check out this throwback to COT's 2003 production of TURN OF THE SCREW! Benjamin Britten's haunted opera, based on the novel by Henry James novella, this ghost story follows a governess whose idyllic role with two young children takes a sinister turn as haunting figures from the past begin to reappear. 🌫️

🕯️ With Jane Glover conducting and Diane Paulus directing, the production captured every twist and shadow in Britten’s eerie score, blurring the lines between innocence and evil.


CREATIVE:
COMPOSER: BENJAMIN BRITTEN
LIBRETTIST: MYFANWY PIPER
CONDUCTOR: JANE GLOVER
DIRECTOR: DIANE PAULUS
PRODUCTION DESIGNER: MARK WENDLAND
LIGHTING DESIGNER: KEVIN ADAMS
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ANDREW EGGERT

CAST:
Governess: Arianna Zukerman
Miss Jessel: Kara Shay Thomson
Mrs. Grose: KATHLEEN FLYNN
Peter Quint: ROBIN LEGGATE
Flora:
Miles: ADAM BENKENDORF

🎉 Congratulations to the cast, crew, and creative team of She Who Dared on reaching an incredible milestone with the orc...
10/29/2024

🎉 Congratulations to the cast, crew, and creative team of She Who Dared on reaching an incredible milestone with the orchestral workshop presented by American Lyric Theater!

🌟 We're one step closer to the highly anticipated world premiere in June 2025. This powerful new opera by composer Jasmine Arielle Barnes and librettist Deborah DEEP Mouton brings to life the brave women who helped desegregate the Montgomery bus system with a vibrant score inspired by gospel, soul, and protest music.

🎟️ Don't miss your chance to be part of this world premiere event June 2025! Tickets are available now at COT.ORG

🎉🎂 Happy Birthday to our amazing Edlis Neeson General Director, Lawrence Edelson! 🎂🎉 🎭 Join us in wishing Larry a fabulo...
10/23/2024

🎉🎂 Happy Birthday to our amazing Edlis Neeson General Director, Lawrence Edelson! 🎂🎉

🎭 Join us in wishing Larry a fabulous birthday filled with joy, laughter, and plenty of music!

Join perennial Collaborative Arts Institute of Chicago favorites, soprano Laquita Mitchell and pianist Craig Terry, who ...
10/22/2024

Join perennial Collaborative Arts Institute of Chicago favorites, soprano Laquita Mitchell and pianist Craig Terry, who have recently graced the stages of Lyric Opera of Chicago, Los Angeles Opera, and Carnegie Hall, for our 2024 Fall Lieder Lounge on Tuesday, October 29th in Ganz Hall at Roosevelt University.

The two artists will celebrate the songs of Giacomo Puccini! The celebrated composer, known for some of the most beloved operas of all time (which Chicago Opera Theater will celebrate later this year) wrote a beautiful trove of songs throughout his career.

Together, Laquita and Craig will explore the composer's portfolio of song in this centenary year of his passing, alongside work by contemporaries of Puccini, including Franco Alfono, Claude Debussy, Ottorino Respighi, and more!

Don't miss this beautiful evening of soaring, romantic songs. Use the code PUCCINI30 to save 30% on tickets purchased today!
https://www.caichicago.org/fall-lieder-lounge.html

✨ Meet the incredible talent bringing Bohème & Beyond: The Legacy of Puccini to life! 🎶 Join us on Dec 7th as we celebra...
10/21/2024

✨ Meet the incredible talent bringing Bohème & Beyond: The Legacy of Puccini to life!

🎶 Join us on Dec 7th as we celebrate the legacy of Puccini with stunning performances by soprano Tracy Cantin, soprano Meghan Kasanders, tenor Geoffrey Agpalo, tenor Chaz'men Williams-Ali, baritone Laureano Quant, and our brilliant pianist & music director Yasuko Oura.

🎟️ Tickets available now at COT.ORG!

🎶 Last week, COT hosted the piano-vocal workshop for the 2024/25 Vanguard Opera by Carlos R. Carrillo and Stephanie Flei...
10/15/2024

🎶 Last week, COT hosted the piano-vocal workshop for the 2024/25 Vanguard Opera by Carlos R. Carrillo and Stephanie Fleischmann, REMEDIOS VARIOS PARA LAS AFLICCIONES DEL CUERPO Y EL ESPÍRITU!

❓Did you know❓The Vanguard Initiative is COT's comprehensive program for composers ready to delve into the world of opera? The program aims to bridge the gap between general compositional skills and dramatic storytelling, vocal writing, practical considerations, and real-world experience that help inform an operatic composer's work.

Learn more about this season's Vanguard Opera at COT.ORG/Remedios-Varios

🎶 Join us tonight, October 11th, for Come Fly With Me—a special cabaret performance with HERstory Duo about the right to...
10/11/2024

🎶 Join us tonight, October 11th, for Come Fly With Me—a special cabaret performance with HERstory Duo about the right to vote! In collaboration with the Chicago Women's History Center, this event is part of the Fine Arts Building's Second Friday series and will bring to life the stories of Illinois women's suffrage and voting rights.

📅 Friday, October 11th
🕖 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Fine Arts Building

This event is FREE and OPEN to the public!

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