Safronia Tickets

Safronia is a landmark world-premiere opera from avant-garde creator Avery R. Young, debuting at the Lyric Opera of Chicago on April 17–18, 2026. Grounded in vibrant storytelling, Safronia blends contemporary composition with rich theatrical tradition, reflecting Young’s enduring voice as a writer, performer, and cultural advocate. This page provides a detailed biography of the artist behind the work, highlights from Young’s discography, and up-to-date information on Safronia’s upcoming performances and touring activities. Secure your seats and experience a production described as essential viewing in Chicago’s 2026 arts calendar.

About the artist: Avery R. Young is a trailblazing Chicago-based creator named the inaugural Chicago Poet Laureate in 2023 and inducted into the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame the same year. Young’s music and theatre work spans multiple media, with two studio albums on FPE Records: booker t. soltreyne: a race rekkid (2013) and tubman. (2019). The 2019 single Sit Down Job is closely associated with the tubman. project and has been highlighted in press as a pivotal track. Learn more about Young’s social channels and official site for updates and exclusive content: averyryoung.com, with links to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.