2009-10 Donor Benefits
A program of benefits designed to enhance your opera experience.
As per long standing Lyric Opera policy, ticket-order priority increases with level of giving.
$50–$99 Member
Invitation for two to The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center’s Rising Stars in Concert*
Eligibility to join a Lyric Opera Chapter
Advance notice of special events
$100–$249 Patron
Special gift for Lyric Opera donors
10% discount coupon at Lyric’s OperaShop
All other unrelated benefits listed above
$250–$499 Associate
Two open dress rehearsal passes per season
Invitation to Lyric’s Opening Night Gala and Opera Ball
All other unrelated benefits listed above (benefits valued at $20)
$500–$999 Sustainer
Listing in the Season Program
Invitation for two to the Season Preview Concert*
Lyric Opera voting membership and invitation to the Annual Meeting
All other unrelated benefits listed above (benefits valued at $20)
$1,000–$1,999 Friend
One free Season Companion study guide per season
One complimentary copy of Lyric Opera's Annual Report
Priority seating at the Opening Night Gala performance
Four open dress rehearsal passes per season
All other unrelated benefits listed above (benefits valued at $51)
$2,000–$3,499 Impresario
One complimentary luncheon per season with artists and behind-the-scenes stars
All other unrelated benefits listed above (benefits valued at $136)
$3,500–$4,999 Bravo Circle
Bravo Circle Premium Ticket Service, which includes ticket-order priority with assistance from a personal representative
Invitation to the Bravo Circle cocktail reception with the General Director and artists from the current season
Listing in the Annual Report
All other unrelated benefits listed above (benefits valued at $187)
$5,000–$7,499 Benefactor
Admission for two to a Lyric Opera Backstage Tour
Admission for two to one closed dress rehearsal per season
Invitation to observe one Ryan Opera Center Master Class
All other unrelated benefits listed above (benefits valued at $277)
$7,500–$9,999 Premier Benefactor
Use of Lyric Opera’s private dining room, the William B. and Catherine Graham Room
Graham Room Member Premier Valet Parking located at the front door of the Civic Opera House
Eight valet parking vouchers per season
All other unrelated benefits listed above (benefits valued at $413)
$10,000–$24,999 Silver Grand Benefactor
New! Invitation for two to a Ryan Opera Center Summer Workshop Performance
Invitation for two to a Silver Grand Benefactor dinner hosted by the General Director in the Malott Room
Invitation to the Intermezzo Luncheon featuring an artist from the current season
Invitation to observe two Ryan Opera Center Master Classes
All other unrelated benefits listed above (benefits valued at $633)
$25,000–$49,999 Golden Grand Benefactor
Invitation for two to the Golden Grand Benefactor reception and dinner hosted by the General Director in the Malott Room
Reserved special seating for two at each of three open dress rehearsals
Reserved seating at Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park
Expanded listing in the Season Program and on Lyric’s website, if desired
All other unrelated benefits listed above (benefits valued at $653)
$50,000–$99,999 Platinum Grand Benefactor
Invitation for two to the Platinum Grand Benefactor dinner hosted by the General Director with mainstage artists in the Malott Room
All other unrelated benefits listed above (benefits valued at $653)
$100,000 and above Aria Society
Private Aria Society dinner at an exclusive location. Sponsorship recognition and premier listing in the Season Program, Lyric Opera’s Annual Report, and at the Board of Directors’ Annual Meeting dinner. All other unrelated donor benefits listed above are available to Aria Society donors (benefits valued at $715)
*Limited Seating