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A Raisin in the Sun at the Lyric Hammersmith review: a delight and a revelation

A revival of Lorraine Hansberry’s pioneering 1959 play has been a long time coming: this is magisterial

Evening Standard

‘It’s a tragedy because everyone dies – not because he’s disabled’: the creatives casting Richard III in a new light

‘It’s a tragedy because everyone dies – not because he’s disabled’: the creatives casting Richard III in a new light

The Lyric theatre Belfast’s new take on Richard III is produced by, and stars, disabled people. But bringing fresh authenticity to Shakespeare’s storied tragedy was not without its challenges

The Guardian - UK

Fangirls at Lyric Hammersmith review: raucous Aussie musical is a bittersweet celebration of fandom

The hit show from Australia raises sharp and sensitive observations, but never quite transcends its own daft plot

Evening Standard

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‘I loved every single word’: tributes to the blistering brilliance of Edward Bond

Marianne Faithfull, Simon Callow, Tanya Moodie, Richard McCabe and Sean Holmes remember working with the remarkable British playwright who died on Sunday

The Guardian - UK

Lyric Opera’s ‘Daughter of the Regiment’ a romp rich with laughs and some of Donizetti’s best music

Dandy cast and nimble chorus keep up with the exacting, energetic staging.

Chicago Sun-Times

Minority Report drama to feature in Lyric Hammersmith’s ‘really bold’ spring lineup

Tom Cruise’s character becomes Dame Julia in a new adaptation of Minority Report, kicking off a season that, the venue’s artistic director says, will focus on communal experience

The Guardian - UK

Lyric Opera’s SoundShirt — a new way deaf, hearing-impaired patrons can experience music

The technology is the first of its kind at any opera house in the world.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Anthony Freud, Lyric Opera president and CEO, to retire next year

Anthony Freud, Lyric Opera president and CEO, to retire next year

‘Working with Lyric has, for me, been the honor and thrill of a lifetime,’ the U.K. native says.

Chicago Sun-Times

Renata Scotto, world-renowned Italian soprano, dies at 89

Renata Scotto, world-renowned Italian soprano, dies at 89

Scotto made her U.S. debut at Lyric Opera of Chicago in 1960, followed by 314 appearances at the Metropolitan Opera in New York from her debut in 1965 to her finale in 1987.

Chicago Sun-Times

Douglas Heap obituary

Douglas Heap obituary

Other lives: Theatrical designer who created sets for theatres in the West End and on Broadway

The Guardian - UK

Grand ‘West Side Story’ revival proves there’s a place for musical theater at the opera house

Grand ‘West Side Story’ revival proves there’s a place for musical theater at the opera house

Propulsive Lyric Opera staging of the masterpiece pays careful attention to shaping the characters.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ayrshire burger chain closes all its restaurants as business collapses

Ayrshire burger chain closes all its restaurants as business collapses

BURGER chain Meat in the Middle have closed down their restaurants in Ardrossan, Ayr, Kilmarnock and Cumnock.

The National (Scotland)

Interwoven short operas in ‘Proximity’ inform and confound but ultimately astound at Lyric Opera

Interwoven short operas in ‘Proximity’ inform and confound but ultimately astound at Lyric Opera

Lyric deserves enormous credit for embracing this undertaking and going all in both in terms of scale and daring. It is, by any measure, a major event.

Chicago Sun-Times

At Lyric Opera, ‘Proximity’ is quite possibly an unprecedented approach to short opera trilogies

At Lyric Opera, ‘Proximity’ is quite possibly an unprecedented approach to short opera trilogies

In a radical departure, the three new operas featured in ‘Proximity’ are not being treated as stand-alone pieces presented in succession, but are interwoven.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Drama of the Good Friday Agreement discussions to take centre stage in new play

The play will focus on what went on away from the public eye during the negotiations

Chicago Sun-Times

Characters don’t always connect in Lyric’s straightforward and suitably grand ‘Carmen’ revival

Ryan Opera Center grad J’Nai Bridges brings fiery stage presence and a stunning voice to her signature role, but her performance does not completely click.

The Guardian - AU

‘I see the trees from Bluey everywhere’: Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda embraces Brisbane

Musical theatre impresario hails animated series during visit while saying Hamilton’s Australian-based cast gave it ‘local flavours’

Co Tyrone Marvel actor Fra Fee set to host unique night of stories and songs at Lyric Theatre

It is part of a special fundraising event to mark 70 years of the Belfast theatre

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Marty Whelan says he 'gets no grief' for Eurovision commentary gig and has no plans to retire

The Lyric FM host said he has no intention of hanging up the mic anytime soon.

Liam Neeson congratulates Belfast theatre after winning top UK stage award

"I, personally couldn’t be more proud of you all!"

Lyric Belfast wins 'Theatre of the Year' at prestigious national stage awards

"This is for every single person off and on stage, our staff, our artists, our audiences, our supporters"

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago’s South Side is heart — and soul — of Lyric Opera’s ‘Factotum’

The opera is among the first with an entirely Black and BIPOC cast and creative team, and it is the first to incorporate an onstage DJ as part of its 18-piece orchestration.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Hansel and Gretel’ lightens the gloom with beautiful music, eye-opening imagery

Lyric Opera reheats a fun, sometimes surreal production that skips the storybook quaintness.

Evening Standard

Othello at Lyric Hammersmith review: a powerful study in male brutality

This dynamic production moves the play to a spectacularly grim working-class pub

Chicago Sun-Times

Things to do in Chicago Jan. 19-25: The Mix

“Hansel at Gretel” at Lyric Opera, Chicago Restaurant Week, and Disney On Ice are among the entertainment highlights in the week ahead.

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