fall2014-LON-digital

SPOTLIGHTS

e Lyric Family in action— and how you can participate

On November 1, Lyric’s first 60 years will be marked with laughter and fun, as the most beloved artists of Lyric’s past, present, and future come together in one magical evening.

Illinois native Jane Lynch , an Emmy and Golden Globe winner for her role as the scheming Sue Sylvester on Glee , “cut her theatrical teeth at e Second City, Steppenwolf eatre, and in many church basements all over the greater Chicagoland area.” She will emcee, alongside Music Director Sir Andrew Davis , who will lead the Lyric Opera Orchestra and Chorus, members of the Ryan Opera Center, and a luminary cast. World-renowned improv comedy troupe e Second City will perform, in homage to their smash success here early last year. Renée Fleming and jazz legend Ramsey Lewis will perform together for the first time. And Lyric favorites Susan Graham, Stephanie Blythe, Johan Botha, Christine Goerke, Quinn Kelsey, Mariusz Kwiecień, Ana María Martínez, Eric Owens, Marina Rebeka, Amber Wagner, and the incomparable Samuel Ramey will delight the audience with excerpts from opera, Broadway, and beyond. So to our past, present, and future… and to yours! Let’s laugh together! LEFT: After redefining the Chicago skyline, world- renowned architect Jeanne Gang designed Lyric Opera’s brand-new concert shell, a rendering of which is shown here. It will first be seen onstage at the 60 th Anniversary Concert.

RENÉE FLEMING

JANE LYNCH PH: JAKE BAILEY

PH: ANDREW ECCLES „DECCA…

A Grand Night for Singing! And Laughing! Lyric’s 60 th Anniversary Concert comes to life

PH: DARIO ACOSTA

SIR ANDREW DAVIS

NEW CONCERT SHELL

Don’t miss this one-night-only event! Tickets are available now at lyricopera.org/AnniversaryConcert

The Anniversary Concert is made possible by the generous support of lead sponsor Kirkland & Ellis, LLP. Diamond Ball sponsors: ITW and Northern Trust PH: COURTESY STUDIO GANG ARCHITECTS, JON MILLER, HEDRICH BLESSING ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPHERS