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A horror opera delayed by COVID-19 gets its local premiere, courtesy of some students.

A horror opera delayed by COVID-19 gets its local premiere, courtesy of some students.

Update: 2025-11-11
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The modern opera “Proving Up” was supposed to premiere in Chicago three years ago.

But it was lost to COVID-19 and the omicron surge.

Now the opera finally makes its debut—in a school production.

HOST: LANE
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A horror opera delayed by COVID-19 gets its local premiere, courtesy of some students.

A horror opera delayed by COVID-19 gets its local premiere, courtesy of some students.