2936 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 The Athenaeum was originally founded by the Redemptorist Fathers of St. Alphonsus, as “a home for the intellectual, physical, and social intercourse” of their parishioners. Since its opening in 1911, the Athenaeum has continually served as a place for beauty, community, and the arts. It is Chicago’s oldest … Read more
Thank you for joining us for our 2024 Festival Season! hese productions were only made possible thanks to the hard work, leadership, and generosity of so many. We thank the over 150 principal artists, choristers, orchestra musicians, directors, designers, artistic staff, and production crew who have worked tirelessly on stage and off to bring these … Read more
Synopsis Monica, the daughter of the medium “Madame Flora” (in reality named Baba) and Toby, a mute boy who lives in the same household, play dress-up. When Baba returns, violently drunk, she is angry that they have not gotten ready for her séance later that night. Once they prepare, three guests arrive: The Gobineaus, who … Read more
Zaragoza, in the 16th century. In the prologue, The Mother arrives to visit her imprisoned son. She is worried about his safety because of a nightmare she has had in which the foreboding figure of King Phillip II appears and morphs into Death. When she comes to meet him in prison, the Prisoner tells his … Read more
Synopsis The later 18th century. In a square in Amiens, students gather to sing and flirt with girls. Edmondo, their charismatic leader, tries to get his reserved friend Des Grieux to open up. A coach arrives, and the crowd gathers around to see who is inside: out comes an elderly treasurer, Geronte; the soldier Lescaut, … Read more
Featuring arias and scenes from all of Puccini’s Operas! with Special Guest Star Jonathan Tetelman Starring Eric Dubin, Reuben Lillie, Christopher Filipowicz, Laura McCauley, Maria Natale, Franco Pomponi, Jessica Sandidge, Viktoria Vizen, Benjamin Werley, and Matthew White. With OFC Emerging Artists, Vera Schmitz, Aurelien Mangwa, Gisella Milla, Lauryn Nelson, Jonathan Wilson Concert Program O mio … Read more