The Opera Festival of Chicago’s 2021 season stands as the company’s first live season, following its founding in 2019, establishing the Festival’s presence on Chicago’s live operatic stage with two stellar productions, Il Segreto di Susanna & Il Tabarro.
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Festival Mainstage
July 24, 2021
A husband’s growing jealousy and suspicion threaten marital harmony, as misunderstandings and hidden habits turn a quiet household into a stage for playful intrigue and emotional misfires.
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Festival Mainstage
August 5, 2021
Set on a working barge along the Seine, Il tabarro is a dark, emotionally charged drama where love, loneliness, and unspoken desire simmer beneath the surface, drawing its characters toward a powerful and unsettling confrontation.
Festival Artist Concert
July 28, 29, 2021
A concert of Italian opera favorites featuring Opera Festival of Chicago company artists.