A cultural capital of the world, Chicago is home to the finest in classical music, opera, ballet and almost every genre of modern dance.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Located in the Daniel Burnham-designed Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center, the CSO is a musical force in Chicago and around the world Principal conductor Riccardo Muti, named Musical America’s 2007 Musician of the Year, has an international career spanning more than five decades; Muti conducts over 150 concerts a year. 220 S. Michigan
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago - Known for its technical brilliance, innovative movement and fluid elegance, the Hubbard Street company is one of the most original forces in contemporary dance. The company’s varied repertoire is performed with understated virtuosity. 1147 W. Jackson
Joffrey Ballet - With Chicago as the Joffrey’s permanent home, founder and artistic director emeritus Gerald Arpino brings the company’s uniquely American style of dance to the magnificent Auditorium Theatre. 70 E. Lake
Lyric Opera - The world-renowned Lyric Opera of Chicago performs in the spectacular Art Deco auditorium of the Civic Opera House. Built in 1929 and recently restored to its original splendour, the Civic Opera House also hosts a variety of nationally touring operettas and vocal concerts. 20 N. Wacker
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