Articles filed under Opera
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Best Bets: Laughin’ it up in the ‘burbs, jazzin’ on the lakefrontAug 21, 2024 8:49 am - Comedians Punkie Johnson and Andrew Dice Clay headline suburban venues this weekend, while St. Charles showcases plein air artists and the Chicago Jazz Festival returns to Millennium Park.
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John Mangum to head Lyric Opera of ChicagoJul 31, 2024 10:41 am - John Mangum was hired Wednesday to succeed Anthony Freud as general director of the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
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Best Bets: Billy Strings at Allstate, mini-golf opens at Morton Arboretum, Josh Gates at GeneseeMay 21, 2024 2:26 pm - Grammy-winning guitarist Billy Strings headlines Rosemont’s Allstate Arena, mini-golf tees off at The Morton Arboretum, and Josh Gates treats audiences to “An Evening of Legends, Mysteries and Tales of Adventure” at the Genesee.
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Best Bets: Meet and greet fan favorites at C2E2 this weekendApr 23, 2024 12:13 pm - The pop culture convention C2E2, featuring film, TV and wrestling celebrities, comic artists, anime and video game creators takes over McCormick Place, and Chaka Khan and El DeBarge join Frankie Beverley for his farewell tour at the United Center.
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Conductor Andrew Davis, who headed Lyric Opera of Chicago and orchestras on 3 continents, diesApr 21, 2024 1:30 pm - Andrew Davis, an acclaimed British conductor who was music director of the Lyric Opera of Chicago and orchestras on three continents, has died. He was 80.
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Enrique Mazzola extends contract as music director of Lyric Opera of Chicago through 2030-31Mar 12, 2024 1:22 pm - Enrique Mazzola extended his contract as music director of the Lyric Opera of Chicago through 2030-31, the company said Tuesday as it announced a 2024-25 season that opens with him conducting Verdi’s “Rigoletto” on Sept. 24.
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Best bets: Everclear, Madonna, Blues Week, Lyric’s ‘Champion’ and moreJan 22, 2024 6:03 pm - Don’t let the weather stop you from enjoying all the area has to offer, including shows by Everclear and Madonna, Blues Week at Hey Nonny, the opening of “Champion” at Ly...
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Chicago's upcoming opera season is one worth singing aboutSep 25, 2023 6:00 am - Chicago opera fans have a lot to be excited about this season. There are plenty of starry singers and conductors making their debuts with the Lyric Opera of Chicago, whi...
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Best Bets: New Kids convention, Stars on Ice, Cirque du Soleil's 'Corteo' and moreMay 24, 2023 6:00 am - Hangin' tough Calling all Blockheads! The New Kids on the Block are drawing fans for a weekend full of events at Blockcon this weekend in Rosemont. Starting with an inti...
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Best Bets: AdeptiCon, Lewis Black, Il Divo, Impractical JokersMar 21, 2023 6:00 am - Roll the dice AdeptiCon brings gaming back to Schaumburg for its annual celebration of all things tabletop. With hundreds of events planned across five days at the Renai...