# Chicago Opera Theater > Publicly sourced profile assembled by Optimly, in the Brand Index. Last refreshed 2026-11-07. - **Brand record:** https://optimly.ai/brand/chicago-opera-theater - **Dataset:** https://optimly.ai/brand/chicago-opera-theater.json - **Markdown:** https://optimly.ai/brand/chicago-opera-theater/llms.txt - **Official website:** https://chicagooperatheater.org - **Slug:** chicago-opera-theater - **Categories:** media-entertainment ## Overview - **Tagline:** Chicago-based opera company presenting opera productions, concerts, educational programs, and community engagement initiatives. Source: Brand's website (https://chicagooperatheater.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Description:** Chicago Opera Theater produces opera and concert performances, including Chicago premieres and new works, and offers educational and community programming, memberships, and special events. Source: Brand's website (https://chicagooperatheater.org) · 2026-11-07 ## Identity - **Mission:** Chicago Opera Theater is committed to producing daring opera, expanding access to the artistic process, and engaging audiences and students through performances, education, and community programs. Source: Brand's website (https://chicagooperatheater.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Founders & leadership:** Lawrence Edelson is General Director, responsible for the company’s administrative management and artistic leadership. The board is led by President Allen Heinemann, with Pavitra Ramachandran as Secretary and Vivian Funches as Treasurer. Source: Brand's website (https://chicagooperatheater.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Website:** https://chicagooperatheater.org Source: Brand's website (https://chicagooperatheater.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Voice & tone:** Welcoming, curious, adventurous, theatrical, and audience-focused. Source: Brand's website (https://chicagooperatheater.org) · 2026-11-07 ## Offerings - **Problem solved:** Provides Chicago audiences and students with access to opera performances, concerts, artistic development, and educational experiences. Source: Brand's website (https://chicagooperatheater.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Core capabilities:** - Opera production and presentation - Concerts and discovery concerts - Development of new operas and works-in-progress - Education and community engagement programs - Audience events and galas - Memberships and ticketing Source: Brand's website (https://chicagooperatheater.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Products / SKUs:** - Opera performances - Concerts and discovery concerts - Opera for All school residencies and showcases - Memberships - Special events and galas Source: Brand's website (https://chicagooperatheater.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Pricing:** Single opera tickets are $150, $125, $100, $75, or $50 for reserved seating. Concerts are $50 general admission, with members receiving access to VIP seating. Single tickets are subject to an $8 handling fee per ticket; memberships include handling fees for the season. Source: Brand's website (https://chicagooperatheater.org) · 2026-11-07 ## Audience - **Target industry:** Performing arts, opera, classical music, and arts education Source: Brand's website (https://chicagooperatheater.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Customer base:** Opera audiences, concertgoers, members, students, educators, Chicago Public School classrooms, and arts supporters. Source: Brand's website (https://chicagooperatheater.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Ideal customer profile:** Opera and classical music audiences, patrons seeking contemporary and premiere opera productions, students and educators, and supporters of arts education and new work development. Source: Brand's website (https://chicagooperatheater.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Use cases:** - Attend opera productions and Chicago premieres - Attend concerts and discovery concerts exploring opera, composers, and literary works - Join memberships for season benefits and VIP concert seating - Participate in school-based opera residencies and student showcases - Attend pre-opera talks and artist or scholar conversations - Support the company through gala and special events Source: Brand's website (https://chicagooperatheater.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Customer outcomes:** - Experience opera productions, concerts, and new works in Chicago - Explore the literary, historical, and musical context behind opera productions - Gain behind-the-scenes access to the artistic process through workshops and works-in-progress - Enable students to create and perform scenes from original operas - Access welcoming, intimate performances with ADA-compliant venues Source: Brand's website (https://chicagooperatheater.org) · 2026-11-07 Page last updated 2026-11-07. ## Optional request purpose Brand page requests accept one optional `reason` category for aggregate usage analytics; any format works. 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