
The company is driven to deliver consistently excellent artistry through innovative, relevant, celebratory programming that engages and energizes new and traditional audiences. Lyric Opera of Chicago is committed to redefining what it means to experience great opera. For more information about The Magic Victrola and to purchase tickets now, visit /magicvictrola. Tickets are priced at just $5 for children and $10 for adults. Big screens beside the stage will help the audience feel closer to every moment of the action. While at first the kids are less than excited to be without their modern comforts, things get much more interesting when they discover their grandfather's old victrola and his prized collection of opera records suddenly comes to life! With the help of the mysterious birdman, Papageno, Gracie and Sam are off on a musical adventure through some of opera's most delightful hits.Īudiences will be treated to selections from some of the most widely beloved operas, including The Magic Flute, The Elixir of Love, Carmen, and more in this whimsical, original work. The Magic Victrola adventure begins when Gracie and Sam are dropped off at their Grandpa's place for summer vacation. "We hope to welcome to Lyric many young people (as well as those who are young at heart) to share in the excitement of opera". "We are thrilled to round off Lyric’s hugely successful return to live performances in the opera house with this special presentation of The Magic Victrola, a delightful and entertaining introduction to opera, perfect for all families," offers Lyric’s General Director, President & CEO Anthony Freud.
