Lyric Opera of Chicago expands 2026-27 season with six productions, hires Sondra Radvanovsky as artistic advisor
The Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced significant changes for its 2026-27 season, expanding programming despite not fully returning to pre-pandemic schedules. Six full productions will be presented alongside one opera-in-concert performance, featuring longer runs than previous seasons. A Haydn oratorio and the return of summer Broadway musicals are included, with Guys and Dolls scheduled for this year. Soprano Sondra Radvanovsky has been appointed as artistic advisor, committing to a five-year term with the company. These developments mark continued recovery efforts for the opera company following COVID-19 disruptions.
Key facts
- Lyric Opera of Chicago expanding 2026-27 season
- Six full productions planned plus one opera-in-concert
- Longer runs scheduled compared to previous seasons
- Haydn oratorio included in programming
- Summer Broadway musicals returning with Guys and Dolls
- Sondra Radvanovsky hired as artistic advisor
- Radvanovsky signed five-year contract
- Season not fully returning to pre-COVID schedule
Entities
Artists
- Sondra Radvanovsky
Institutions
- Lyric Opera of Chicago
- Chicago Tribune
Locations
- Chicago
- United States