The Lyric Opera's Civic Opera House is the second largest opera auditorium in North America. Built in 1929 and later restored in 1996, the Opera House's magnificent Art Deco interior is just as brilliant as its performances. The elegantly ornate interior decorated with dimly lit chandeliers in the lobby make you feel like you have entered a royal chamber. The gargantuan auditorium has fantastic acoustics, plush seats and friendly ushers. The Lyric Opera's impressive seasonal shows bring in Chicago locals as well as out of town guests, with their flawless performance of classic shows like Oklahoma and La Boheme.