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 Opera wraps things up with a concert.
Der Rosenkavalier
Chicago City Opera
June 5 - 7:00 - 10:00 pm
DANK Haus German American Cultural Center
4740 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
June 7 - 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Fulton Street Collective
1821 W. Hubbard Street, Suite 307, Chicago, Illinois 60622
Chicago City Opera invites you aboard for a sparkling new take on Der Rosenkavalier (The Rose Knight)! Richard Strauss’s beloved opera shimmers with lush melodies, mistaken identities, and romance that refuses to behave. Though treasured worldwide, this operatic gem is rarely staged, making this a can’t-miss event.
Set in an American yachting community of the 1980s, this stylish reimagining brings champagne-soaked parties, high society scandals, and a proposal that hilariously unravels. Beneath the elegance lies sharp wit and a story full of flirtation, mischief, and unexpected twists.
Sounds of Pride
Chicago Fringe Opera
June 26 - 6:00-8:00 PM
Rogers Park Social
6920 N Glenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
In a time when LGBTQ+ rights and expression are particularly under attack, Chicago Fringe Opera is proud to once again celebrate & uplift the immeasurable contributions of the LGBTQ+ community to the world of performing arts at its annual pride party, SOUNDS OF PRIDE! This year, we’re thrilled to be hosted by Roger’s Park Social! A percentage of all bar proceeds will benefit Chicago Fringe Opera. We’ll have small bites, cheeses curated by the inimitable Daniel Reid, and a brief musical program highlighting queer art & artists, including brand-new music by acclaimed Chicago composer Matthew Recio!
Our faithful sponsor from the beginning, Spice Note Tequila, has outdone itself and is donating BOTTLES of deliciously infused tequila for every purchaser of a Host Committee (one bottle) or Sponsor (two bottles) level ticket!
All ticket proceeds will go directly to support the mission of Chicago Fringe Opera.
Summers are an interesting time in the storefront opera scene - many companies operate on a season schedule that runs from the autumn through spring, leaving the summer open for other programming or regional work. Even so, with larger shows from Chicago City Opera this month and Great Lakes Operetta in July, there's plenty to enjoy. See you at the opera.
Photo by Christopher Alvarenga on Unsplash
Bird by Lee Mette from Noun Project (CC BY 3.0)
Storefront Opera Chicago logo by Ross Matsuda
