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The Weight of Light
Saturday, April 27, 2024 @ 7:30PM
Vanguard Opera | Concert Premiere
Before It All Goes Dark
Saturday, May 25, 2024 @ 7:30PM
Sunday, May 26, 2024 @ 3PM
COT premieres its fifth full-length opera developed and commissioned as part of its industry-leading Vanguard Initiative. When a child inherits a magical ability which allows them to speak with objects, it opens up a whole new world of possibilities. Their mother, who shares the same ability, does not see it as a gift but as a source of shame. Both child and parent learn to navigate their powers and the responsibilities that come with them in this heartwarming original coming-of-age story.
This world premiere, commissioned and produced by Music of Remembrance, is based on the true story reported by Chicago Tribune columnist Howard Reich about an ailing Vietnam war veteran who learns he is the heir to a priceless art collection stolen by Nazis. His arduous voyage to Prague in search of his inheritance leads him to embrace an identity that had been hidden from him, and through art he discovers a deeper truth in his life.
2024/25 Season Reveal Party
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 @ 6PM
Join us at the Haymarket Pub & Brewery on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 6PM where we will toast to the past and unveil the future! As Chicago Opera Theater looks ahead to the next 50 years, we're thrilled to reveal our 2024/25 Season—an innovative lineup that promises to entertain and inspire you! The evening will be packed with opera trivia, chances to win fantastic prizes, and of course, great food and beer will be available. Admission is free, but we encourage you to RSVP, as space is limited! Come share in the excitement as we continue to expand the tradition of opera as a living art form at COT!