premiere of George Benjamin’s Lessons in Love and Violence.

Zeroing out the entire autumn lineup of Lyric Opera’s 2020-21 season through December 31 means cancelling half of the eight mainstage productions: Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci, Tosca, Attila and the U.S. Operating on anything close to a normal basis until that phase is reached is simply not possible.” As we move through our state’s five-phase plan of reopening, performing arts companies on Lyric’s scale are still slated to be part of the final phase. “In this uncertain environment, we must put the safety of our guests, artists, and company first, respecting the policies implemented by the City of Chicago and the State of Illinois. “We have come to this decision based on the best information currently available,” said Freud in a released statement. President and CEO Anthony Freud cited “public health policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic” as the primary reason for cancelling the fall productions. Pritzker’s five-phase strictures that would allow large theaters to reopen for rehearsals in time for the fall season. Lyric Opera has cancelled all of its fall performances due to lingering public health concerns due to the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as the impossibility of meeting Gov. premiere of George Benjamin’s Lessons in Love and Violence has fallen victim to Lyric Opera’s cancelled fall season.

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