Third Coast Symphony to Stage Handel's Messiah in Chicago

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Conductor Victor Muenzer leads soloists Gabrielle Haigh, Anna Therese George, Gabriel Muenzer, and Chiemerie Obianom with the Roosevelt University/CCPA Chorus.

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This December, the Third Coast Symphony will present two performances of Handel's Messiah at two Chicago landmark venues.

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'We're thrilled to present Handel's Messiah, a cherished holiday tradition, at these two beautiful historic venues in Chicago,' said Music Director Victor Muenzer. 'It's an honor to be part of the Studebaker Theater's popular Second Fridays open studios event and performing at the South Shore Cultural Center is a special treat for the orchestra.'

Thursday, December 10, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. South Shore Cultural Center 7059 S. South Shore Dr., Chicago, IL General Admission tickets: Adults $25; Children/Students $10 (plus fees)

Friday, December 11, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. Studebaker Theater, Fine Arts Building 410 South Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL Part of the Studebaker's Second Fridays open studios event General Admission tickets: Adults $45; Children/Students $18 (includes fees)

Third Coast Symphony Victor Muenzer, conductor Gabrielle Haigh, soprano Anna Therese George, mezzo-soprano Gabriel Muenzer, tenor Chiemerie Obianom, bass Roosevelt University/CCPA Chorus, Charles Taylor , director

Messiah tickets range from $10-$45. For details and tickets, visit thirdcoastsymphony.org .

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_Originally reported by [BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/chicago/article/HANDELS-MESSIAH-to-be-Presented-by-Third-Coast-Symphony-20261020)._