Lyric Opera Of Chicago

Biography:

The Lyric Opera of Chicago is an American opera company based in Chicago, Illinois. It was founded in 1954 by Carol Fox, Nicola Rescigno, and Lawrence Kelly as the Lyric Theatre of Chicago, and was reorganized under its current name in 1956. The company is housed in the Civic Opera House, which is part of the Civic Opera Building in Chicago. The Lyric Opera of Chicago is known for its high-quality productions and has been home to many famous opera singers throughout its history.