Feel the music with SoundShirt at Lyric Opera of Chicago

Lyric Opera of Chicago is proud to be the first opera company in the world to bring SoundShirt to audiences. Worn like a jacket, this innovative technology translates sound into physical vibrations allowing deaf and hard of hearing patrons to feel every thrilling high note in real-time. Learn more about this fully immersive touch sensation, designed and built by London-based fashion company CuteCircuit at For more information on accessibility at Lyric – including audio-described and ASL-interpreted performances, assistive listening devices, braille programs, and more – visit The Soundshirt program is made possible by the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Innovation Initiative, League of Chicago Theatres and ComEd, an Exelon Company.