Carol Fox founded the Lyric Opera of Chicago along with Nicola Rescigno and Lawrence Kelly in 1954, building it into one of America’s leading opera companies by recruiting top Italian stars as well as American voices such as Maria Callas who made her American debut singing Bellini’s Norma at this point in time.
The Lyric Opera of Chicago provides various discounts throughout its season, such as Goldstar, Student, Young Professional and Education tickets. In addition, day of rush tickets may also be purchased online or in person starting two hours before each performance; please check availability prior to purchasing them.
The Stratz Center in Tampa Bay provides educators with 50% off two tickets purchased for select shows through their Local Heroes program, when showing a valid ID (source). Packed Party offers teachers and school staff 15% off party supplies, office supplies and accessories if they sign up for their educator email address; this offer runs until December 2020 (source). ATG Tickets allows educators to purchase 2-for-1 tickets (with restrictions applying) through Ambassador Theatre Group while OTL Seat Filler Club also enables them to buy them (2 for 1 tickets). (source). ATG Tickets provides teachers and school staff a discount when purchasing 2 for 1 tickets (source). (source). ATG Tickets (source) allows teachers and school staff can purchase 2-for-1 tickets from ATG; restrictions apply depending on availability); additionally OTL Seat Filler Club allows educators purchasing two for 1. (Source).
