As their friends and family battle with one another, Tony and Maria long for “a place for us…somewhere.” Their songs illuminate every scene and permeate our culture, from the romance of “Maria” and “Tonight” to the exuberance of “America” and the humor of “Gee, Officer Krupke.” Add to that the bold, sexy, iconic choreography of Jerome Robbins that smolders and sizzles with energy, and you have a timeless musical theater experience you’ll never forget. The 3,563 seat theatre is the second-largest opera auditorium in North American and has the largest stage in downtown Chicago. Wacker Drive / Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 827-5600 Lyric is redefining what it means to experience great opera today. Each year features eight operatic productions and a spring musical, as well as a variety of concerts, recitals, family programming, and community performances. Lyric Theater, Norfork, Ark, JENKINS CELESTE WITH RESONATORS, only 5 months old. Tony and Maria are wide-eyed teenagers from two communities in conflict, who fall in love. Experience the world-renowned Lyric Opera of Chicago. In 2023, Leonard Bernstein’s music and Stephen Sondheim’s lyrics will once again transplant Romeo and Juliet to the backstreets of New York City in this timeless Broadway musical masterpiece. With the lush sound of the Lyric Orchestra playing the original orchestrations and a cast that was called “expansive” by the Chicago Tribune, seeing a Broadway classic this way is a rare treat. Restaurants near The Lyric Opera House, Chicago on Tripadvisor: Find traveller reviews and candid photos of dining near The Lyric Opera House in Chicago. Guests can enjoy the local specialties at the on-site bar. World-Class Theater in Chicago Lyric Opera of Chicago Joffrey Ballet Chicago Theatre Goodman Theatre Explore More of Chicago Lets Get Social Exclusive. In 2019, Lyric’s larger-than-life new production and company premiere of West Side Story took Chicago by storm with sold-out performances. Resembling a retro-fit modern field-house, FieldHouse Jones offers accommodation in downtown Chicago.