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Opera

Susannah

Every day from Apr. 11 to Apr. 23, closed on Sundays

At Lyric Opera of Chicago

Chicago Loop,聽Chicago

馃幁Carlisle Floyd's most performed opera
馃搮Last performed at Lyric in 2002

Carlisle Floyd's American opera retells the biblical tale of Susannah and the Elders, now set in 1950s Appalachia with soaring vocals and simmering moral drama. It's been over two decades since the Lyric last staged this powerful revival.

American opera
Biblical retelling
1950s Appalachia
Moral drama

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Sunday, April 11

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  • Moral drama
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