Spotlight: Der Rosenkavalier
Opening today, Chicago City Opera's Der Rosenkavalier is a dense melodrama. The piece has been trimmed and condensed
In the Wings - June 2026
Hope everyone got some sun Memorial Day weekend. Chicago City Opera starts June off with a bang, and Chicago Fringe
Spotlight: Here Be Sirens
Here Be Sirens, Kate Soper’s groundbreaking opera, reimagines the myth of the Sirens to explore the archetypes society assigns to women.
In the Wings - May 2026
Fourth winter has arrived in Chicago, as is tradition. Think fast, Chicago Fringe Opera has a show opening this weekend,
In the Wings - April 2026
It's almost Spring - right? April brings a few events from Great Lakes Operetta and Chicago Fringe Opera.
What is storefront opera?
Storefront opera is a community in which smaller organizations and individuals produce and share operatic works. Similar to the storefront
What should I expect to see?
Storefront opera companies are part of the same scene, but operate completely independently from each other. Some may focus on
Why should I care?
The companies and individuals producing storefront opera and other smaller-scale concerts, song cycles, and events are all part of a
