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Chicago Opera Theater presents Gioachino Rossini’s “Moses in Egypt”
The Opening Production of the 2010 Spring Festival Season! April 17, 21, 23, 25, 2010 at the Harris Theater in Millennium Park Chicago Opera Theater (COT) presents the opening production…
5,200 Australians bare all for photo shoot
SYDNEY — About 5,200 naked people embraced each other on the steps of Sydney’s iconic Opera House on Monday for a photo shoot by Spencer Tunick. Tunick, who is known for his nude group photos in public spaces, posed participants for more than an hour in a variety of positions.
Chicago Opera Theater announces a fee-free weekend
CHICAGO, IL — Chicago Opera Theater (COT) will be waiving all ticket fees when tickets to their 2010 Spring Festival Season go on sale to the general public on Feb….
Woodstock Opera House supporter, resident Chris Burden dies
WOODSTOCK — One of the Woodstock Opera House’s most longtime, avid supporters has died. Woodstock resident Chris Burden, well-known for his work with the Friends of the Opera House, will…
Over 25,000 Children from Area Schools Introduced to Opera Through Lyric’s “Opera in the Neighborhoods” Program
Some 25,000 Chicago-area schoolchildren will be introduced to opera this fall thanks to Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Opera in the Neighborhoods program. Produced by The Patrick G. and Shirley W….
Chicago Opera Theater’s “High Cs on the High Seas:” 150 Guests Attended a Party of Operatic Proportions on Lake Michigan and Chicago’s First-Ever Opera Cruise
On Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009, Chicago Opera Theater (COT) hosted Chicago’s first-ever opera cruise: “High C’s on the High Seas.” Just over 150 guests set sail on Kanan Cruises at…
Chicago Opera Theater Presents Chicago’s First Ever Opera Cruise: “High Cs on the High Seas” Sept. 24
On Thursday, September 24th, 2009 Chicago Opera Theater (COT) will set sail on Lake Michigan for an evening of song, drink, and dancing! Chicago’s first-ever “Opera Cruise” will feature past…
Chicago Opera Theater Partners with City of Chicago’s After School Matters to Continue Teen Apprenticeship Program
Auditions for Chicago Opera Theater for Teens on September 10, 19, 21 and 22 at Gallery 37 in Chicago Chicago Opera Theater (COT) is proud to announce its continued partnership…
Chicago Opera Theater Receives $500,000 Grant From The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
On June 26, 2009, Chicago Opera Theater (COT) was awarded a $500,000 multi-year grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. This grant, to be used in the 2010, 2011 and…
Elena Reinert Named as Chicago Opera Theater’s New Director of Development
Elena Reinert was named by General Director Brian Dickie as Chicago Opera Theater’s new Director of Development. She replaces Marla Krupman, currently the Director of Individual Giving at Chicago’s Museum…