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Theatre Week, Drama, Music
Champion
- Presented By
- Lyric Opera of Chicago
- Location
- Lyric Opera of Chicago
- 20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606
Chicago,60606+ Google Map
Lyric Opera of Chicago welcomes Champion, the first opera written by composer Terence Blanchard. Based on a true story and featuring a libretto by Michael Cristofer; the drama unfolds in what composer Terence Blanchard calls “an opera in jazz.” Welterweight boxer Emile Griffith is tortured by the complex realities of his life: decades-long guilt from defeating a challenger in the ring, who died from Griffith’s blows; and desperately conflicted feelings regarding his own sexuality.
Content advisory: Champion addresses adult themes and includes adult language.
Theatre Week Performances:
Friday, February 9 – 7:00PM
Sunday, February 11 – 2:00PM
Or call the box office at (312) 827-5600
Or visit the box office in-person at 20 N. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL
Use promo code: CTW30
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Venue
Music, Comedy, and Nightlife, Live Music/Blues/Jazz, Theater & Performing Arts
Lyric Opera of Chicago
Lyric Opera of Chicago is one of the world’s great opera companies, presenting a fusion of spectacular music and riveting theater. Lyric also offers exclusive,…
Neighborhood
Loop
This city center is home to some of Chicago’s most iconic attractions and architecture.
Learn more about the area
Venue
Music, Comedy, and Nightlife, Live Music/Blues/Jazz, Theater & Performing Arts
Lyric Opera of Chicago
Lyric Opera of Chicago is one of the world’s great opera companies, presenting a fusion of spectacular music and riveting theater. Lyric also offers exclusive,…
Neighborhood
Loop
This city center is home to some of Chicago’s most iconic attractions and architecture.
Chicago Theatre Week is a program of the League of Chicago Theatres in partnership with Choose Chicago.
