Opera in Focus

05/03/2026

Running thru May 23rd at the Puppet Opera, a captivating collection of some of the most beloved arias in operatic history (from CARMEN, GIANNI SCHICCHI, and THE BARBER OF SEVILLE), followed by Igor's haunting monologue from the 3rd act of Borodin's PRINCE IGOR, and an assortment of unforgettable songs from SHOWBOAT.

A special perk for our patrons here on Facebook: mention this post backstage to any of our puppeteers to receive a FREE Opera in Focus 68th Anniversary Season poster.

Season Subscriptions (including discounted subscriptions for seniors, Rolling Meadows residents, and Veterans) and Gift Certificates are available for our 68th Anniversary Season.

For more information, visit: www.operainfocus.com

03/30/2026

Running thru April 28th at the Puppet Opera: an unforgettable collection of scenes from Pagliacci, Turandot, The Wizard of Oz, West Side Story, and The Sound of Music.

Tickets for this production are selling out fast, so be sure to book your seats today! Reservations may be made via our 24/7 Reservation/Info hotline (773-809-3153) or on our website: www.operainfocus.com

Season Subscriptions (including discounted subscriptions for seniors, Rolling Meadows residents, and Veterans) and Gift Certificates are available for our 68th Anniversary Season.

For more information, visit: www.operainfocus.com

03/11/2026

Running thru March 28th at the Puppet Opera: a breathtaking collection of scenes from La Rondine, Tosca, and South Pacific.

Visit our website--www.operainfocus.com--or call our 24/7 Reservation & Info Hotline (773-809-3153) to reserve your seats today.

A special perk for our patrons here on Facebook: mention this post backstage to any of our puppeteers and receive a free limited edition Opera in Focus gift.

For more information, visit: www.operainfocus.com

02/22/2026

It's the final week of the opening production of our 68th Anniversary season (featuring an unforgettable collection of arias from Martha, Lakme, and Porgy & Bess)! Call our 24/7 Reservation & Info Hotline (773-809-3153) to reserve your seats today or book online at www.operainfocus.com

Our 68th Anniversary Season has officially commenced! 2026 is brimful with exciting new productions, special events, and premieres at the Puppet Opera.

Running thru February 28th, a collection of unforgettable scenes from Friedrich von Flotow's "Martha", Delibes' "Lakme", and George Gershwin's classic American Opera, "Porgy & Bess".

The Puppets & Puppeteers are awaiting your arrival! Visit our website to reserve your seats today:
www.operainfocus.com

2026 Season Subscriptions and Gift Certificates also available for purchase on our website. Purchase your Season Pass today and enjoy unlimited performances at the Puppet Opera for the entire year (discounted season subscriptions available for Veterans and Rolling Meadows residents), or send a Gift Certificate to a loved one to share the magic of the Puppet Opera with your family and friends.

So many exciting productions and special events lined up in 2026! We hope to see you backstage!

For more information, visit www.operainfocus.com or call our 24/7 Reservation and Info Line at: 773-809-3153

02/06/2026

Our 68th Anniversary Season has officially commenced! 2026 is brimful with exciting new productions, special events, and premieres at the Puppet Opera.

Running thru February 28th, a collection of unforgettable scenes from Friedrich von Flotow's "Martha", Delibes' "Lakme", and George Gershwin's classic American Opera, "Porgy & Bess".

The Puppets & Puppeteers are awaiting your arrival! Visit our website to reserve your seats today:
www.operainfocus.com

2026 Season Subscriptions and Gift Certificates also available for purchase on our website. Purchase your Season Pass today and enjoy unlimited performances at the Puppet Opera for the entire year (discounted season subscriptions available for Veterans and Rolling Meadows residents), or send a Gift Certificate to a loved one to share the magic of the Puppet Opera with your family and friends.

So many exciting productions and special events lined up in 2026! We hope to see you backstage!

For more information, visit www.operainfocus.com or call our 24/7 Reservation and Info Line at: 773-809-3153

10/10/2025

There are still seats available for tomorrow’s 1:30pm performance of Faust and Phantom of the Opera. We promise you the best view in the house!

🎟️ Call or text (773)809-3153 or email [email protected] to reserve!

10/01/2025

Kick off spooky season with our eeriest program of the year: Faust and Phantom of the Opera!

We gave ourselves goosebumps 👻 with today’s performance! Act fast to grab the last remaining seats for this Saturday’s show. Our cast of creatures is standing by to chill and thrill you... 😱

🎟️ Call or text our 24/7 Reservation & Info Line (773-898-3153) or email us ([email protected]) to reserve your seats today!

07/15/2025

We are heartbroken to announce the unexpected passing of one of our Principal Puppeteers, Beverly Snyder. In addition to being an invaluable performer and member of the Opera in Focus crew, Beverly was also the mother of Opera in Focus owners, Justin & Shayne Snyder, and a dear personal friend of Opera in Focus creator, Bill Fosser. Her presence will be forever missed backstage by our puppeteers and patrons alike.

The theatre will be dark for the rest of our current production as our crew mourns this devastating loss. Regularly scheduled performances will resume in 2 weeks.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Beverly's memory and words of remembrance may be sent to: Opera in Focus, 5620 North Nagle Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60646

Celebrate the life of Beverly Snyder, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Malec & Sons Funeral Home.

06/17/2025

"I came away charmed by the care and imagination that had gone into producing this delicately wrought entertainment" -- Richard Christiansen (Chicago Tribune)

Experience the magic and majesty of Grand Opera in miniature! Our 67th Anniversary Season is jam-packed with some of the finest Operas, Operettas, and Musicals ever composed!

🌟 Discover the full 2025 Repertoire: https://operainfocus.com/repertoire/

🎟️ Season passes and Puppet Opera merch available now!

Performances offered twice weekly. Special performances for groups may be reserved for any date or time.

Tickets are still available for the final 2 performances in our current production (featuring scenes from The Land of Smiles, Carmen, Gianni Schicchi, The Barber of Seville, and Oklahoma).

Call our 24/7 Reservation & Info Line (773-898-3153) or email us ([email protected]) to reserve your seats today!

05/28/2025

Running thru June 21st at the Puppet Opera: a breathtaking collection of scenes from The Land of Smiles, Carmen, Gianni Schicci, The Barber of Seville, and Oklahoma.

Performances are offered regularly every Wednesday at 4pm and every Saturday at 1:30. Groups of 20 or more may reserve special performances on any day/time of their choosing. Group discounts are available for schools and seniors.

As an exclusive perk for our patrons here on Facebook, mention this post to any of our puppeteers backstage and receive a FREE Limited Edition Opera in Focus 67th Anniversary poster!

For more information, visit www.operainfocus.com, call/text our 24/7 Reservation & Info line at 773-809-3153, or email us at: [email protected]