Enjoy “Madama Butterfly” once more at Lyric Opera
Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2025/26 Season continues with the Puccini classic “Madama Butterfly” on stage through April 12, offering a unique glimpse into the history of opera.
One of opera’s most beloved works returns to Lyric in a bold reimagining by director Matthew Ozawa that asks: What if everything we think we know about this opera is only half the story? Ozawa’s production is grand and visually stunning while revealing new and unexplored layers of meaning.
This production not only celebrates the art form but also reflects on the history that shaped it.
Soprano Karah Son makes her Lyric debut in the tragic title role, joined by tenor Evan LeRoy Johnson in his Lyric debut as the dastardly Pinkerton, mezzo-soprano Nozomi Kato in her Lyric debut as the faithful Suzuki, baritone Zachary Nelson as the compassionate Sharpless, and Lyric favorite Rodell Rosel as the scheming Goro.
Conductor Domingo Hindoyan leads the Lyric Opera Orchestra through Puccini’s immortal score. An all-Japanese, all-female design team — set designer dots, costume designer Maiko Matsushima, and lighting designer Yuki Nakase Link— brings unprecedented perspective to this iconic work.
We hope audiences can join Lyric for this groundbreaking production — where tradition meets innovation, where familiar melodies reveal new truths and where Butterfly’s story finally gets the lens it deserves.
Performance dates for “Madama Butterfly” are March 28 at 7:30 p.m.; March 31 and April 6 at 7:00 p.m.; and April 9 and 12 at 2:00 p.m. All performances take place at the Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive.
“Madama Butterfly” is performed in Italian, with easy-to-follow projected English titles above the stage.
For information and tickets, call 312.827.5600 or go to lyricopera.org.
An exciting new view of the Titanic
“Titanic: A Voyage Through Time” docks in Chicago this March for an immersive dive into history
Step aboard the world’s most famous ship through a breathtaking interactive virtual reality adventure.
History comes to life like never before with “Titanic: A Voyage Through Time,” a groundbreaking immersive virtual reality experience set at Germania Place (108 W. Germania Place in Chicago’s Old Town neighborhood), inviting audiences to step aboard the legendary ship and relive its story from an unprecedented perspective.
Developed in collaboration with Musealia experts to ensure the highest level of historical accuracy, “Titanic: A Voyage Through Time” begins nearly 3.8 kilometers beneath the ocean’s surface, where guests encounter the Titanic’s wreckage as it rests today. From there, visitors travel back in time to 1912, where they will experience the ship in all its grandeur at the height of its maiden voyage.
Guests will walk the iconic Grand Staircase, explore lavish dining rooms and private cabins, and encounter historical figures who shaped the Titanic’s legacy. Through cinematic storytelling and meticulously detailed reconstruction, the experience offers a powerful and deeply human journey through one of history´s most compelling maritime stories.
“Titanic: A Voyage Through Time” is uniquely defined by its interactive design, allowing visitors to not only witness history, but actively participate in it. Throughout their visit, guests will receive a personalized boarding pass, mail a letter from the ship’s mailbox, unpack luggage in a first-class cabin, and help fuel the engines by tossing coal in the engine room. Every hands-on moment is designed to make visitors feel as though they are truly aboard the legendary vessel.
Designed for families, history enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike, “Titanic: A Voyage Through Time” offers a moving, educational and unforgettable exploration through one of the most enduring stories ever told. It also marks the latest addition to Fevers growing portfolio of immersive experiences worldwide. This expanding lineup reinforces the company´s mission to democratize access to the extraordinary and make history accessible through technology, transforming the way people learn, connect, and engage with the past.
For more information and ticket details, visit titanicexperiencevr.com/chicago.