Chicago Opera Theater

Mission Statement

Chicago Opera Theater engages curious audiences through adventurous opera experiences of new and rarely performed works.  

We create the future of opera through innovative theatrical productions of new and rarely performed works. 

We inspire people to explore fundamental human experiences through arts. 

We build new audiences through intimate performances and by taking opera into the community. 

We bridge wide and diverse audiences be offering affordable performances. 

We collaborate with the Chicago community and Long Beach Opera to advance artistic value. 

We educate future opera lovers through imaginative arts programming in Chicago public schools.