Lyric Opening Gala

October 10, 2025

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Friday
10/10/2025
6:00 PM

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October 10, 2025

- Friday, 10/10/2025, 6:00 PM
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Lyric Opening Gala

Join us on Friday, October 10, for Lyric Lights Up Broadway: A Night of Glamour and Music — a thrilling night of entertainment featuring Tony Award winners Brian Stokes Mitchell and Laura Benanti in concert. This year’s Lyric Opening Gala merges style and fashion with musical entertainment — every moment is sure to be a delight to the senses. From a red carpet welcome to the final dance at the after-party, this will be a glamorous and unforgettable night you won’t want to miss.

6:00 PM - Cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception

7:00 PM - Brian Stokes Mitchell & Laura Benanti in Concert with intermission reception

9:30 PM - Dinner in the Mezzanine theater boxes or in The William B. and Catherine Graham Room, followed by dancing in the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Grand Foyer

The Lyric Opening Gala is a project of the Women’s Board

President Karen Z. Gray-Krehbiel
Lyric Opening Gala Honorary Chair Shirley Welsh Ryan
Lyric Opening Gala Chair Suzanne Mulshine

Location: Lyric Opera of Chicago, 20 N. Wacker Drive
Dress code: Black tie

Artists

Brian Stokes Mitchell *

Brian Stokes Mitchell

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Laura Benanti *

Laura Benanti

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* Lyric debut

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Please fill out the form below if you are interested in attending the Lyric Opening Gala. You will be contacted to confirm your RSVP.

Full name *

Email *

Phone number

Ticket type *

Sponsorship recognition

Individual ticket

Guest names

If you or your guests have any dietary restrictions, please list them here:

Dietary restrictions

Preferred payment *

Due to IRS regulations, Lyric is unable to accept Donor Advised Fund grants as payments for any portion, including the charitable portion, of an event ticket. Grants from a Donor Advised Fund will be processed as a non-attending contribution to the Lyric Opening Gala. Sponsorships are tax-deductible less the fair market value of any benefits offered. If any benefits are utilized, then the full value of the benefits associated with your sponsorship level will be reflected on your receipt. Donations made in lieu of attendance are fully tax-deductible. Please call the Boards Office at 312.827.5676 or email [email protected] with any questions.

Sponsor levels and requirements

$100,000 Showstopper Sponsor

18 premium performance tickets to Brian Stokes Mitchell & Laura Benanti in Concert including:
- Pre-performance reception at the Lyric Opera House
- Mezzanine box seating with post-performance dinner (3 boxes with 6 seats each) or Steiner Parquet Select or Steiner Parquet Prime seating with post-performance dinner
- Dancing with a live band post-dinner
Valet parking for you and all your guests at the Lyric Opera House
Name or logo recognition on the invitation, printed materials, and website

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$75,000 Marquee Sponsor

12 premium performance tickets to Brian Stokes Mitchell & Laura Benanti in Concert including:
- Pre-performance reception at the Lyric Opera House
- Mezzanine box seating with post-performance dinner (2 boxes with 6 seats each) or Steiner Parquet Select or Steiner Parquet Prime seating with post-performance dinner
- Dancing with a live band post-dinner
Valet parking for you and all your guests at the Lyric Opera House
Name or logo recognition on printed materials and website

RSVP

$50,000 Spotlight Sponsor

10 premium performance tickets to Brian Stokes Mitchell & Laura Benanti in Concert including:
- Pre-performance reception at the Lyric Opera House
- Mezzanine box with post-performance dinner (2 boxes) or Steiner Parquet Select or Steiner Parquet Prime with post-performance dinner
- Dancing with a live band post-dinner
Valet parking for you and all your guests at the Lyric Opera House
Name recognition on printed materials and website

RSVP

$25,000 Limelight Sponsor

6 premium performance tickets to Brian Stokes Mitchell & Laura Benanti in Concert including:
- Pre-performance reception at the Lyric Opera House
- Mezzanine box with post-performance dinner (1 box) or Steiner Parquet Select or Steiner Parquet Prime with post-performance dinner
- Dancing with a live band post-dinner
Valet parking for you and all your guests at the Lyric Opera House
Name recognition on printed materials and website

RSVP

$10,000 Glow Sponsor

2 premium performance tickets to Brian Stokes Mitchell & Laura Benanti in Concert including:
- Pre-performance reception at the Lyric Opera House
- Mezzanine box with post-performance dinner or Steiner Parquet Select or Steiner Parquet Prime with post-performance dinner
- Dancing with a live band post-dinner
Valet parking for you and all your guests at the Lyric Opera House
Name recognition on printed materials and website

RSVP

$2,000 Individual Ticket

1 premium performance ticket to Brian Stokes Mitchell & Laura Benanti in Concert including:
- Pre-performance reception at the Lyric Opera House
- Steiner Parquet Prime with post-performance dinner
- Dancing with a live band post-dinner
Valet parking for you at the Lyric Opera House

RSVP

^{The deadline for sponsors to be featured on the printed invitation is July 18, 2025.}

^{Lyric’s 2025/26 Season is presented by the Robert and Penelope Steiner Family Foundation.}

^{Lyric Opera of Chicago acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.}

Lyric Opening Gala

Upcoming Dates

Lyric Opening Gala

Artists

Brian Stokes Mitchell *

Laura Benanti *

RSVP

Sponsor levels and requirements

$100,000 Showstopper Sponsor

$100,000 Showstopper Sponsor

$75,000 Marquee Sponsor

$75,000 Marquee Sponsor

$50,000 Spotlight Sponsor

$50,000 Spotlight Sponsor

$25,000 Limelight Sponsor

$25,000 Limelight Sponsor

$10,000 Glow Sponsor

$10,000 Glow Sponsor

$2,000 Individual Ticket

$2,000 Individual Ticket

A thank you to our sponsors

$100,000 Showstopper Sponsors

$75,000 Marquee Sponsors

$50,000 Spotlight Sponsors

$25,000 Limelight Sponsors

$10,000 Glow Sponsors