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Civic Opera House

20 N Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 419-0033
civicoperahouse.com
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Box Office: Mon-Sat 12n-6pm, or until showtime on performance nights    
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tel: (312) 419-0033

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tel: (312) 332-8120

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Samuel Insull built this palace of a building in 1929 as a throne to himself - literally. When the design began for this building that would contain both an opera house and dozens of offices, Insull allegedly asked the architect to make the building in the shape of a throne that faced west. According to local legend, Insull claimed that upon his death his spirit would sit in his "throne" where... more
Posted by wcities on May 21, 2008

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Located in the heart of downtown Chicago, the Civic Opera House is a hybrid of Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles and is considered to be one of the world's most beautiful. Built in 1929 and restored to its original splendor, it not only boasts gracious surroundings, but excellent sight lines and premium acoustics. Home to the world renowned Lyric Opera of Chicago , the Civic Opera House has... more
Posted by gocitykids on June 14, 2007

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Chicago takes pride in calling itself the home of the Civic Opera House. Built in 1929, its imposing décor is a fantastic fusion of contemporary and art deco styles. Equipped with a state-of-the-art audio system and an excellent seating arrangement, this grand venue plays host to numerous Broadway shows, theatrical events and musicals among others. It is also home to the famous Lyric Opera of... more
Posted by wcities on April 12, 2007
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The steady stream of intermittent coughing with the odd throat-clearing and high-pitched hearing-aid buzz can make Symphony Center's coughing explosions seem trivial by comparison.
Posted by Citysearch on May 18, 2009

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The steady stream of intermittent coughing with the odd throat-clearing and high-pitched hearing-aid buzz can make Symphony Center's coughing explosions seem trivial by comparison.
Posted by Citysearch on January 19, 2007

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The most elegant arts venue in the city is home to the world-renowned Lyric Opera of Chicago.

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The Venue A blend of art deco and art nouveau elements dominate the huge theater, with its commedia dell'arte masks and instrument cornucopia around the entrances. It is a massive, space that boasts fine acoustics, penetrating even to the farthest reaches of the vertigo-inducing upper balcony. The majestic grand foyer is an elegant space for pre-performance promenading. Sightlines are... more
Posted by Contributor on January 08, 2004

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The Civic Opera Building, on the east bank of the Chicago River between Washington and Madison streets, is the permanent home of Lyric Opera of Chicago. Its 3,563-seat capacity makes it the second-largest opera auditorium in North America. The season runs from mid-September until late February, as well as a few other large-scale performances. From its opening on Nov. 4, 1929 (just six days... more
Posted by centerstagechicago on April 05, 2007

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The Civic Opera House's splendid Art Deco surroundings recently have been restored and acoustically improved. Restrooms have also been added and enlarged.
Posted by chicagotribune on April 05, 2007

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Lyric Opera of Chicago rates among the top opera houses INTERNATIONALLY! It is always a great show, we go three - four times a year, and the performances always ROCK!
Posted by Jennifer on November 25, 2004

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Are you saying that you don't have the current program schedule for the Luric Opera?
Posted by Wil on January 30, 2004
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