2011-2012 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.
NEW! $35–$74 MEMBER
-Invitation for two to the Season Preview Concert*
-Advance notice of special events
-Lyric Season Bookmark
NEW! $75–$99 NATIONAL MEMBER
-Invitation for two to Rising Stars in Concert*
-Increased Ticket Priority for all ticket purchases
-Lyric Opera membership card
-Radio Broadcast Schedule and Guide
-All other benefits listed above
$100–$249 PATRON
-NEW! Two complimentary passes to the designated Chapter’s Working Rehearsal*
-NEW! $10 off coupon at Lyric’s OperaShop
-All other benefits listed above
$250–$499 ASSOCIATE
-NEW! Exclusive Gift of your choice. Redeem online or in person! (Mug/Poster/Reusable Tote – redeem online for $8 shipping fee, or visit Lyric's administrative offices, 20 N. Wacker Dr., 8th floor)
-Back by popular demand! TWO open dress rehearsal passes per season*
-All other benefits listed above (Benefits valued at $20)
$500–$999 SUSTAINER
-Listing in the Season Program
-Lyric Opera voting membership and invitation to the Annual Meeting
-Priority seating at the Opening Night Gala performance, Season Preview Concert, and Rising Stars in Concert
-All other unrelated benefits listed above (Benefits valued at $20)
$1,000–$1,999 FRIEND
-NEW! Friends First Reception. During first intermissions of selected performances, enjoy free coffee and conversation with Lyric Opera Friends (and above) in the Malott Room.
-Four open dress rehearsal passes per season*
-One free Season Companion study guide per season
-One complimentary copy of Lyric Opera’s Annual Report
-All other unrelated benefits listed above (Benefits valued at $57)
$2,000–$3,499 IMPRESARIO
-Invitation to one Donor Appreciation Event (your choice of donor luncheon or cocktail reception) per season with artists and behind-the-scenes stars
-All other unrelated benefits listed above (Benefits valued at $120)
$3,500–$4,999 BRAVO CIRCLE
-Bravo Circle Premium Ticket Service: No exchange fees, access to the best tickets Lyric has available, and a personal representative to handle your needs
-Invitation to a Bravo Circle Appreciation Event with the General Director and artists from the current season
-NEW! Invitation to observe one Ryan Opera Center Master Class
-Listing in the Annual Report
-All other unrelated benefits listed above (Benefits valued at $171)
$5,000–$7,499 BENEFACTOR
-NEW! Reserved seating for two at Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park*
-NEW! Invitation for two to the Ryan Opera Center Workshop Performance*
-Complimentary admission for two to a Lyric Opera Backstage Tour
-All other unrelated benefits listed above (Benefits valued at $241)
$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 Expedited Valet Parking located at the front door of the Opera House
-Eight complimentary valet parking vouchers per season
-All other unrelated benefits listed above (Benefits valued at $377)
$10,000–$24,999 SILVER GRAND BENEFACTOR
-Invitation for two to a Grand Benefactor Appreciation Dinner hosted by the General Director and a guest artist from the current season
-NEW! Complimentary flash drive of Lyric Opera Commentaries
-NEW! Invitation for two to the Ryan Opera Center Final Auditions
-Invitation to observe two Ryan Opera Center Master Classes
-All other unrelated benefits listed above (Benefits valued at $523)
$25,000–$49,999 GOLDEN GRAND BENEFACTOR
-NEW! Invitation for two to the Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park Cast Party
-NEW! Customized benefits related to selected sponsorship of Special Events and Education and Community-Engagement Programs.
-Reserved special seating for two at each of three open dress rehearsals*
-Expanded listing in the Season Program and on Lyric’s website, if desired
-All other unrelated benefits listed above (Benefits valued at $543)
$50,000–$99,999 PLATINUM GRAND BENEFACTOR
-NEW! Complimentary invitation to Champagne Onstage event for up to four guests
-NEW! Personalized benefits related to selected sponsorship of Special Events and Education and Community-Engagement Programs. Exclusive client entertaining benefits available.
-All other unrelated benefits listed above (Benefits valued at $583)
$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 benefits listed above (Benefits valued at $645)
*Limited Seating
** As of May 1, 2012, Graham Room membership will be increasing to a minimum contribution of $10,000 for the 2012/13 season.