Chicago Summer Opera

Chicago Summer Opera Opera Training Program This year, in addition to the main stage productions, the program will offer weekly staged scenes program with piano.

At Chicago Summer Opera, we offer training in role preparation, vocal technique, dramatic preparation, audition technique, stage movement and diction. The session culminates with two concert/semi-staged performances with orchestra. This combination of training helps developing singers grow immensely in a short period of time. In the past 3 seasons we’ve had the privilege of having several leading world class voice teachers, coaches, performers, directors and conductors join us as faculty and/or conducted guest master classes. They've include: Emanuele Andrizzi, Lloyd Arriola, Anthony Barrese, Codrut Birsan, Elizabeth Byrne, Nicole Cabell, George Cederquist, John Demain, Julia Faulkner, Rod Gomez, Bruce Hall, Amy Hutchison, Quinn Kelsey, Sunny Joy Langton, Francesco Milioto, Andreas Mitisek, Yasuko Oura, Matthew Ozawa, Susanna Phillips, W. Stephen Smith and Michael Sylvester.

A little glimpse into Summer 2027… 👀We're setting the mood for Session 2 of Summer 2027, with 4 exciting productions and...
10/09/2026

A little glimpse into Summer 2027… 👀
We're setting the mood for Session 2 of Summer 2027, with 4 exciting productions and a world of music to look forward to! 🎶🎉

New stories, new characters, new worlds, and plenty of drama. Swipe through our Summer 2027 moodboards for a first look at what’s coming to Chicago Summer Opera. ✨

Which production are you most excited to see...or be a part of?

Session 2 Dates: July 12 - August 8, 2027

Be a part of one, or all, of these exciting productions!
Applications are open for:
- Singers
- Orchestra
- Production
- Pre-College Singers
Apply at the link in our bio.

A little glimpse into Summer 2027… 👀We're setting the mood for Session 1 of Summer 2027, with 3 exciting productions, 6 ...
10/03/2026

A little glimpse into Summer 2027… 👀
We're setting the mood for Session 1 of Summer 2027, with 3 exciting productions, 6 performances, and a world of music to look forward to! 🎶🎉

New stories, new characters, new worlds, and plenty of drama. Swipe through our Summer 2027 moodboards for a first look at what’s coming to Chicago Summer Opera. ✨

Which production are you most excited to see...or be a part of?

Images pictured in slides 2 and 3 are from CSO's very own 2024 productions of Albert Herring and Don Giovanni! 🎭 We had so much fun, we had to do it again!
📸: W. Biederman Photography

Session 1 Dates: June 18-July 11, 2027

Be a part of one, or all, of these exciting productions!
Applications are open for:
- Singers
- Orchestra
- Production
- Pre-College Singers
Apply at the link in our bio.

You've got mail! 💌Greetings from Carmen!As we gear up for audition season for Summer 2027, we can't help but revisit thi...
09/19/2026

You've got mail! 💌
Greetings from Carmen!

As we gear up for audition season for Summer 2027, we can't help but revisit this unforgettable production! Sending a few snapshots, all the drama, and plenty of memories from this Summer's Carmen cast to you. Swipe to open! ✨



📸: W. Biederman Photography

You've got mail! 💌Greetings from Carmen!As we prepare for audition season for Summer 2027, we can't help but revisit thi...
09/19/2026

You've got mail! 💌
Greetings from Carmen!

As we prepare for audition season for Summer 2027, we can't help but revisit this unforgettable production. 🎭🌹💃 Sending a few snapshots, all the drama, and plenty of memories from this Summer's Carmen cast to you. Swipe to open! ✨



📸: W. Biederman Photography

Chicago Summer Opera’s 2027 Season is here and applications are officially open!We’re excited to welcome the next genera...
09/18/2026

Chicago Summer Opera’s 2027 Season is here and applications are officially open!

We’re excited to welcome the next generation of singers, instrumentalists, and theater artists to Chicago for our 2027 summer season.

Session 1 | June 18 – July 11, 2027
Agrippina, Handel
Albert Herring, Britten
Don Giovanni, Mozart

Session 2 | July 12 – August 8, 2027
Dido and Aeneas, Purcell + The R**e of Lucretia, Britten
The Crucible, Ward
La Rondine, Puccini

Applications are now open for Singers, Orchestra, Production, and Pre-College Singers.

Singer Auditions: Chicago — Nov. 14 | Bloomington — Nov. 16 | New York — Dec. 5 | Recorded Audition Deadline — Jan. 6

Production Deadline: Jan. 6
Orchestra Deadline: Jan. 15

Learn more about the season, programs, scholarships, and auditions and apply today!

2027 starts here. We can’t wait to see what you bring to the stage.

Links:
Singers: https://www.yaptracker.com/applications/chicago-summer-opera-2027
Orchestra : https://forms.gle/UKFbrwZYU8K1QVbF7
Pre-college: https://forms.gle/8FBvXgq3wt7jQ1Jj6
Production: https://www.yaptracker.com/applications/chicago-summer-opera-production-2027

You've got mail! 💌Greetings from Cendrillon!Sending a few snapshots, a little fairytale magic, and plenty of memories fr...
09/10/2026

You've got mail! 💌
Greetings from Cendrillon!

Sending a few snapshots, a little fairytale magic, and plenty of memories from this Summer's Cendrillon cast to you. Swipe to open! ✨



📸: W. Biederman Photography

You've got mail! 💌Greetings from L'incoronazione di Poppea!Sending a few snapshots, a little drama, and plenty of memori...
09/03/2026

You've got mail! 💌
Greetings from L'incoronazione di Poppea!

Sending a few snapshots, a little drama, and plenty of memories from our Poppea cast to you. Swipe to open! ✨



📸: W. Biederman Photography

Needless to say... we had a pretty chic summer here at Chicago Summer Opera! ✨🪄🎭❤️More production photos coming soon... ...
08/26/2026

Needless to say... we had a pretty chic summer here at Chicago Summer Opera! ✨🪄🎭❤️

More production photos coming soon... stayed tuned for more chic content, because although summer might be our signature season, we all need some opera magic, all year long!

🎉 SUNDAY’S CARMEN IS COMPLETELY SOLD OUT! 🎉A huge thank you to everyone who got their tickets, we can’t wait to see you ...
08/08/2026

🎉 SUNDAY’S CARMEN IS COMPLETELY SOLD OUT! 🎉

A huge thank you to everyone who got their tickets, we can’t wait to see you at Ganz Hall! We’re so grateful for all of your incredible support for our summer season. ❤️

Missed out on a ticket to Carmen? Don’t worry, we have TWO shows TODAY! 🎭
✨ L’incoronazione di Poppea — 12:00 PM
✨ Cendrillon — 7:30 PM

Come spend your Saturday with Chicago Summer Opera! There are still tickets available, so don’t miss your chance to experience these incredible productions live. 🎶

🎟️ Grab your tickets through the link in our bio and join us at Ganz Hall!

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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