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Living & Giving | Dec. 2024

LYRIC OPENING GALA

By Dustin O’Regan

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JACYLN SIMPSON AND KYLE FLUBACKER

Joseph Thalken, Patti LuPone, Brad Phillips

109 Sr2025 01 059 25. Joseph Thalken, Patti Lupone, And Brad Phillips Bows C. Kyle Flubacker

Lyric Opera of Chicago hosted its spectacular Lyric Opening Gala in partnership with the Lyric Women’s Board. Chaired by Ann Jones of Lake Forest alongside Women’s Board President Karen Z. Gray-Krehbiel of Chicago, this black-tie affair welcomed more than 300 guests. Patti LuPone headlined the night with her show Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes. Directed by Scott Wittman and written by Jeffrey Richman, this two-hour concert, featuring her longtime musical director Joseph Thalken, mesmerized the sold-out crowd. The concert included personal reflections and iconic songs spanning her legendary career on stage and screen. The proceeds from the gala will support Lyric Opera of Chicago, ensuring that the company continues to create new work, reach diverse audiences, and maintain its commitment to artistic excellence. lyricopera.org

109 Sr2025 01 060 10. Women's Board Member And Board Of Directors Member Nancy Santi, Board Of Directors Member Scott Santi, And Emily Keiser C. Kyle Flubacker
Nancy and Scott Santi, Emily Keiser
109 Sr2025 01 055 1. Red Carpet Crowd C. Kyle Flubacker
109 Sr2025 01 058 37. Board Of Directors Member Penelope Steiner, Nicole Steiner, Sara Steiner, Robert Steiner C. Kyle Flubacker
Penelope Steiner, Nicole Steiner, Sara Steiner, Robert Steiner
109 Sr2025 01 057 12. Women's Board Member Caroline Huebner And Charlie Huebner C. Kyle Flubacker
Caroline and Charlie Huebner
109 Sr2025 01 061 11. Antonietta Colasanto And Board Of Directors Member Santino Bibbo C. Kyle Flubacker
Antonietta Colasanto and Santino Bibbo
109 Sr2025 01 056 6. Enrique Mazzola C. Kyle Flubacker
Enrique Mazzola
109 Sr2025 01 054 35. Sylvia Neil + John Mangum C. Kyle Flubacker
Sylvia Neil, John Mangum
109 Sr2025 01 053 2. Women's Board Gala Chair Ann Jones And Women's Board President Karen Z. Gray Krehbiel C. Jacyln Simpson
Ann Jones, Karen Z. Gray-Krehbiel

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