Lyric Opera of Chicago

Performing ArtsIllinois, United States501-1000 Employees

Lyric Opera of Chicago is a major opera company within the performing arts sector, based in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1954, it has earned international recognition for artistic excellence and financial strength. The organization has reported strong ticket sales over the past two decades, including an average attendance rate of 100% from 1988 to 2002. It has operated in the black for 20 of the past 21 years.

Its offerings target opera audiences and patrons of the performing arts seeking high-quality productions. A recent development involves an initiative to expand educational programming and to establish Mozart more permanently on the downtown stage, supported by a foundation.

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