Lyric Opera 2022-2023 Issue 12 - West Side Story

Lyric Opera of Chicago | 2 6 WELCOME TO YOUR LYRIC 6 A letter from the Chair and the General Director 8 Board of Directors 10 On a grand scale: Previewing Lyric’s bravura 2023/24 Season 15 TONIGHT’S PERFORMANCE 16 Title page and cast 18 Orchestra 20 Musical Numbers 21 From the Director 22 Musical Notes: Latinx identity and the evolution of a classic 25 Artist pro les 36 RYAN OPERA CENTER 37 Ryan Opera Center alumni around the world 37 Program staff In this issue Maria (Mikaela Bennett) and Tony (Corey Cott) as the ill-fated couple in West Side Story (2018/19). | pp. 14-35 38 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT 38 Bravissimi 40 Production sponsors 43 Supporting our future— endowments at Lyric 44 Ardis Krainik Society 48 Corporate partnerships 50 Annual individual and foundation support 60 Commemorative gifts 61 Artistic roster 62 Lyric staff 64 People of Lyric: Meet the Senior Director of Learning Programs at Lyric The Daughter of the Regiment is among next season’s highlights. | pp. 10-13 On the cover: Photo © Lyric Opera of Chicago Anthony Freud General Director, President & CEO Enrique Mazzola Music Director Tristram Kenton/Royal Opera House Todd Rosenberg