Lyric Opera 2019-2020 Issue 3 Luisa Miller

EAD MAN WALKING HEGGIE/MCNALLY LYRIC PREMIERE NOVEMBER 2 22 A New York Times best-selling book, nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. An Academy Award-nominated film. And one of the most celebrated contemporary operatic works of our time, staged in nearly 60 productions on five continents. This riveting story of a convicted criminal awaiting execution on Death Row and the nun, Sister Helen Prejean, who becomes his spiritual adviser is inspired by real-life events. It simply demands to be seen. Lyric premiere of Heggie’s Dead Man Walking generously made possible by Roberta L. and Robert J. Washlow MOZART 2019/20 SEASON The Barber of Seville Luisa Miller Dead Man Walking Don Giovanni Madama Butterfly The Queen of Spades Gotterdämmerung The Ring Cycle Blue The Three Queens starring Sondra Radvanovsky Sir Bryn Terfel In Recital 42nd Street What happens when a notorious womanizer goes too far? Don Giovanni meets his match in Lyric’s lavish production of Mozart’s masterpiece, which features a finale so powerful that it changed music forever. Packed with thrilling melodies that you know, high drama, and eye-popping costumes, don’t miss the passion and ultimate retribution of this iconic classic. Lyric production revival of Mozart’s Don Giovanni generously made possible by Lead Sponsor The Negaunee Foundation and cosponsors Howard L. Gottlieb and Barbara G. Greis, Nancy and Sanfred Koltun, and the Mazza Foundation. Lyric Opera of Chicago | 26 NOVEMBER 14 DECEMBER 8