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2007-2008 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.
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$50 - $99
MEMBER
 
  • Invitation for two complimentary tickets to the Ryan Opera Center's "Rising Stars in Concert." º
  • Priority single ticket brochure.
  • Free subscription to Lyric Opera News.
  • Discounts on Lyric Opera libretti, Discovery Series, and Education Publications.
  • Eligibility to join a Lyric Opera Chapter.
  • Advance notice of special events.
$100 - $249
PATRON
 
  • Special Donor Gift of Lyric Opera 07-08 Season Postcards.
  • 10% discount coupon at Lyric's OperaShop merchandise boutique.
  • All other unrelated benefits listed above.
$250 - $499
ASSOCIATE
 
  • Two open dress rehearsal passes.
  • Invitation to Lyric's Opening Night Gala and Opera Ball.
  • All other unrelated benefits listed above. (Benefits valued at $20)
$500 - $999
SUSTAINER
 
  • Invitation for two to the Season Preview Concert. º
  • Listing in the Season program.
  • Invitation and donor voting membership at the Annual Meeting.
  • One complimentary copy of Lyric Opera's Annual Report.
  • All other unrelated benefits listed above. (Benefits valued at $20)
1,000 - $1,999
FRIEND
  Graham Room
  • Four open dress rehearsal passes per season.
  • Priority seating at the Opening Night benefit performance.
  • One free designated libretto 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.
  • One free Season Companion study guide per season.
  • All other unrelated benefits listed above. (Benefits valued at $136)
$3,500 - $4,999
BRAVO CIRCLE
  Bravo Circle
  • Bravo Circle Premium Ticket Service; priority VIP ticketing with your own personal representative.
  • Invitation to a special cocktail reception with the General Director and artists.
  • Listing in the Annual Report.
  • All other unrelated benefits listed above.
    (Benefits valued at $187)
$5,000 - $7,499
BENEFACTOR
  Master Class
  • Invitation for two to a Lyric Opera Backstage Tour on a designated date.
  • Invitation for two to a closed dress rehearsal in the opera house.
  • Invitation to observe one Ryan Opera Center Master Class per season.
  • All other unrelated benefits listed above.
    (Benefits valued at $277)
$7,500 - $9,999
PREMIERE BENEFACTOR
 
  • Use of Lyric Opera's private dining room, the William B. and Catherine Graham Room.
  • Eight free valet parking vouchers per season.
  • All other unrelated benefits listed above. (Benefits valued $413)
$10,000 - $24,999
SILVER GRAND BENEFACTOR
 
  • Invitation for you and a guest to dinner hosted by the General Director in the Malott Room.
  • Invitation to one intermezzo luncheon with an artist from the current season.
  • Invitation to observe two Ryan Opera Center Master Classes per season
  • All other unrelated benefits listed above. (Benefits valued at $633)
$25,000 - $49,999
GOLDEN GRAND BENEFACTOR
 
  • Golden Grand Benefactor reception and dinner hosted by the General Director.
  • Reserved special seating for two at each of three open dress rehearsals.
  • Reserved seating at the Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park.
  • Expanded listing in the Season Program and on Lyric's website.
  • All other unrelated benefits listed above. (Benefits valued at $653)
$50,000 - $99,999
PLATINUM GRAND BENEFACTOR
 
  • Invitation for you and a guest to the Platinum Grand Benefactor Dinner hosted by the General Director with mainstage artists in attendance.
  • All other unrelated benefits listed above. (Benefits valued at $653)
$100,000 and above
ARIA SOCIETY
  Benefits include an invitation to the Aria Society Celebration dinner at an exclusive location, Sponsorship recognition and premiere listing in the Season Program, Lyric Opera's Annual Report, and at the Board of Director's Annual Meeting. All other unrelated donor benefits listed above are available to Aria Society donors.
(Benefits valued at $715)
 


New Benefit for 07-08 Season!
º  Limited Seating
 

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