Called "the unmissable opera of the season" by The New York Times, Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek’s The Listeners takes the Lyric stage beginning March 30 for a limited run of 5 performances. This is only the second U.S. opportunity to see this new work, a gripping exploration of human connection and belief.
The Listeners follows the story of Claire, who is driven nearly mad by an unending, low-frequency hum that she constantly hears. She becomes drawn into the influence of a mysterious leader, blurring the lines between faith and fear. With Mazzoli’s mesmerizing score and a story that unfolds like a contemporary thriller, this compelling new opera delivers an unforgettable theatrical experience.
Join us on the cutting edge of opera with this Chicago premiere. Tickets start at just $42. Secure your seats today!
Watch the preview
Expected to be one of the most significant operatic events of the 2024/25 Season, The Listeners brings a thrilling intrigue to Chicago’s biggest stage. Take a peek at what to expect from this teaser trailer.
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Lyric’s 2024/25 Season is sponsored by Erika Gross in loving memory of Dietrich Gross; and Julie & Roger Baskes.
Lyric’s presentation of Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek's The Listeners is generously made possible by the Robert and Penelope Steiner Family Foundation, the Zell Family Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Maestro Enrique Mazzola is generously sponsored by Alice & John Butler, H. Gael Neeson, Sylvia Neil & Daniel Fischel, the Robert and Penelope Steiner Family Foundation, Mary Stowell, and the Zell Family Foundation as members of the Enrique Circle.
Major support for The New Work Fund provided by the Robert and Penelope Steiner Family Foundation and Virginia Tobiason.
Lyric Opera of Chicago thanks its Official Airline, American Airlines, and acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
Co-commissioned and co-produced by Lyric Opera of Chicago, Norwegian National Opera, and Opera Philadelphia.
Photos: Erik Berg/Norwegian National Opera & Ballet, Caroline Tompkins, Ricardo Beas