Baltimore Lyric Opera
A Baltimore icon, the Lyric Opera House opened in 1894 with a performance by the Boston Symphony Orchestra. It has enjoyed an illustrious and varied career, hosting everything from boxing matches to cooking shows on its stage. The Lyric's excellent acoustics and ability to change with the times has kept the space alive.
A $14 million renovation was completed in 1982 to expand the lobby and exterior of the facility, while the interior auditorium is registered in the National Register of Historic Places. Today, the building is the home of the Baltimore Opera Company and is also host to plays, touring entertainers and Broadway musicals. Popular entertainers that have performed in the Lyric include George Carlin, David Copperfield, Whitney Houston, Bobby Rait, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Jay Leno, Tori Amos and many others.
The Main Lobby can host events up to 250 guests for a seated dinner and 750 guests for a reception. The Grand Tier Lobby can accommodate up to 125 guests for a seated dinner and 225 guests for a reception. The Lyric is accessible by car, by the adjacent University of Baltimore/Mount Royal Light Rail Station, and by Baltimore's Penn Station, which is located two blocks northeast. For more information: 410-625-1600
