About COT

Who is Chicago Opera Theater?

A perfect marriage of music and theatre.
A provider of first class productions of operatic repertoire that specializes in the greatest works of the 17th, 18th, and 20th centuries.
A producer of intimate and innovative productions presented by top-tier, internationally renowned conductors, directors, and designers.
A developer of the most talented young artists in the world.
A founding company of the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park.
An integral part of Chicago's cultural landscape.

Founded in 1974 by Alan Stone, Chicago Opera Theater (COT) has carved a significant place for itself in the operatic life of Chicago and has reached an audience of hundreds of thousands through its mainstage performances, community engagement, education programs in Chicago Public Schools, as well as its renowned Young Artist Program.

Since Brian Dickie’s appointment as General Director in 1999, COT has evolved as an opera company that is young, fresh, and critically acclaimed. The Chicago Tribune says “Chicago Opera Theater is on a roll. The company's splendid, adventuresome shows continue to prove that the spirit of operatic adventure is alive and well at the Harris Theater." The Chicago Reader calls COT “Chicago’s most interesting opera company.”

Chicago Opera Theater’s 2012 Season opens at the Harris Theater on April 14 and runs through September 23, 2012. The Season includes Shostakovich's Moscow, Cheryomushki, Handel's Teseo and Mozart's The Magic Flute.

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