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See a great show in the second-largest opera house in North America with Civic Opera House tickets. The Civic Opera House, also referred to as the Lyric Opera House is part of the Civic Opera Building, which has an art deco interior. The theatre seats 3,563, which makes it the second-largest opera house in the United States, just behind the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City.

The idea of a grand opera house in Chicago was conceived by business magnate Samuel Insull as a permanent home for the Chicago Civic Opera. The shape of the building resembles a large chair and is sometimes referred to as “Insull’s Throne.” The firm that designed the opera house was Graham, Anderson, Probst & White, who had designed several prominent buildings in the downtown loop. The limestone used for construction was shipped from Bedford, Ind.

Be there for an amazing performance in a venerable edifice with Civic Opera House tickets. The debut production at the opera house was by Chicago composer Hamilton Forrest. Camille opened on July 15, 1929. The Civic Opera House is the only venue where the opera has been performed. Additionally, Orson Welles based the opera house in the movie Citizen Kane on the Civic Opera House.

Where is Lyric Opera House - IL located?

Lyric Opera House - IL and its ticket office are located at 20 North Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60604.

Lyric Opera House - IL Seating Chart

Secure your seats at Lyric Opera House - IL in Chicago with our easy-to-use and interactive seating chart. Most opera houses will feature rows upon rows of red velvet seats ascending from the stage. Depending on the size of the venue, the audience section can seat anywhere from hundreds to thousands of guests. Whether you are in the first or second tiers of the mezzanine or closer to the orchestra, all seats in opera houses allow for an unobstructed view of the stage. There is often box as well as balcony seating allowing for elevated experiences of the opera. TicketSmarter offers extensive filtering options to help you secure Lyric Opera House - IL tickets in Chicago, IL. Our convenient delivery options make it easy to instantly download your tickets or have them transferred to you.

How much are Lyric Opera House - IL tickets?

The price of your ticket will vary depending on the event and where your seat is located. On average, the cost to attend an event at Lyric Opera House - IL is $191.70. Seats located further away front the stage or orchestra are always the most affordable and can cost as low as $42.57 a ticket. Reserved seats in the balcony or box sections of the venue can go for as high as $543.51 for a seat near the performance.

Lyric Opera House - IL Schedule

Lyric Opera House - IL tickets are easy to find when you buy them from TicketSmarter. Quickly navigate the schedule above for Lyric Opera House - IL events using our filtering tool. Often, these include theatre or musical acts such as The Phantom of the Opera, Carmen, or The Barber of Seville, from which Sweeney Todd takes its inspiration. TicketSmarter’s online marketplace makes buying Lyric Opera House - IL tickets easy. Use the calendar of events located above to plan your next trip to this beautiful opera house.

How many events are coming to Lyric Opera House - IL?

Lyric Opera House - IL has 50 upcoming live events scheduled.

Who is playing at Lyric Opera House - IL?

Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker and Joffrey Ballet are scheduled to play at Lyric Opera House - IL.

Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker Lyric Opera House - IL tickets December 21st, 2024 at 2:00pm

TicketSmarter has 0 Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker tickets listed from $0 - $0 with the average ticket price of $0.

Joffrey Ballet Lyric Opera House - IL tickets June 15th, 2025 at 2:00pm

Tickets to attend this exciting event average at $174.29, but range between $116.10 - $252.54. Place your order now because there are only 113 Joffrey Ballet tickets still available for this event.

What time does Lyric Opera House - IL open?

Lyric Opera House - IL doors typically open an hour before performances for scheduled events like the one on December 21st, 2024 at 2:00pm. Guest will want to arrive at the venue 30 - 60 minutes early to find parking.