Hell hath no fury like a sorceress scorned.
Lyric Opera of Chicago presents Medea, a tale of infidelity and revenge like no other.
Join HCC at Lyric Opera of Chicago for a fun evening of behind-the-scenes, special pre-opera talk, the Opera, and MORE!
Lyric Opera of Chicago presents Medea, a tale of infidelity and revenge like no other. Euripides’s millennia-old tragedy comes to life — and gruesome death — in this presentation of acclaimed director Sir David McVicar’s iconic, grand-scale production.
Featuring Lyric’s own Music Director Enrique Mazzola on the podium, this intense spectacle stars international powerhouse soprano Sondra Radvanovsky in one of the fiercest, most demanding roles ever written. She shares the stage with equally formidable tenor — and Lyric favorite — Matthew Polenzani.
Medea dials the drama up to 11, bringing new meaning to “blood and thunder” as it tantalizes hardcore opera lovers and leaves new audiences glued to the edge of their seats.
Language: Sung in Italian with projected English titles
Running Time: 3 hours and 20 minutes, including 1 intermission
Location: Lyric Opera House
Composer: Luigi Cherubini
Experience the fiery power of Medea at Lyric Opera of Chicago, starring the incomparable Sondra Radvanovsky. Passion, revenge, and vocal fireworks ignite the stage in this must-see dramatic masterpiece.
Sondra Radvanovsky
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 11:00 PM
6:00 - 7:00 pre-show private discussion and opportunity to visit the stage of the Lyric Opera
7:30 - 11:00 Opening Night performance of Medea
Location: Lyric Opera House, 20 N Wacker Dr, Chicago IL 60606
Directions and Parking
TICKETS: TWO-PART REGISTRATION
Buy Tickets at Lyric Opera website with promo code MEDEAHCC for 20% discount