In the Wings - October 2026
Spooky season is upon us, pumpkin paraphernalia and all. Next up, Chicago City Opera presents the Chicago premiere of Der Vampyr, while Chicago Fringe Opera's Op*erratic continues its monthly performances.
Der Vampyr
October 7 – 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Colvin House
5940 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60660
October 9 - 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Fulton Street Collective
1821 W Hubbard St Unit 307, Chicago, IL 60622
October 11 - 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Skokie Theatre
7924 Lincoln Ave, Skokie, IL 60077
Chicago City Opera (CCO) presents the Chicago premiere of the gothic horror opera Der Vampyr. First performed in 1828, Marschner’s Der Vampyr is a thrilling predecessor to the vampire stories that have become a staple of popular culture - predating Bram Stoker’s Dracula by half a century. With mysterious characters, dramatic twists, and a richly atmospheric score, Der Vampyr captures the romance, suspense, and intrigue of the gothic tradition.
Op*erratic
Chicago Fringe Opera
October 21 - 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Borelli's Pizzeria
2124 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Op*erratic (presented by Chicago Fringe Opera) is a fully unscripted operatic improv spectacle, where the plot, music, and mayhem are created in real time. Armed with classical voices and a flair for the absurd, our cast transforms audience suggestions into spontaneous stories full of soaring arias, tragic misunderstandings, and unexpected finales.
Welcome to the '26-'27 season, folks - it's looking to be a good one. See you at the opera.
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