10 classical music tickets to grab before they’re gone
Not a lot of classical music performances sell out nowadays. The time when Lyric Opera of Chicago could sell 103 percent of its capacity (because of people handing back tickets they couldn’t use as a donation) is nearly 30 years in the past. Green Room Newsletter You’re subscribed!Please check your inbox for your confirmation. Stay ahead of what’s hitting Chicago stages, galleries, museums and more with Green Room, WBEZ’s weekly arts & culture newsletter! Sorry, there was an error registering…
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