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BUILDING A MODERN

These images from Popular Mechanics in 1929 demonstrate how the Civic Opera House was vastly ahead of its time when it was built.

OPERA HOUSE

PH: ANDREW ECCLES„DECCA

A thriving future for Lyric Opera of Chicago relies on the support of our steadfast subscribers, enthusiastic audiences, and generous donors. Please contact Leslie Mastroianni at 312-827-5723 or lmastroianni@lyricopera.org for more information on how you can support Breaking New Ground.

After a year-long strategic planning process led by Lyric’s board and management, the Breaking New Ground campaign has been launched to implement the company’s blueprint for a world-class, 21st century opera company. Breaking New Ground is allowing Lyric to continue to produce major productions of the highest caliber while also modernizing the stage of the Civic Opera House with state-of-the-art equipment. e campaign will also contribute towards updated media, marketing and audience development programs, and plans to strengthen the company’s financial position, including continued efforts to build Lyric’s endowment.