Donor Benefits

Treat yourself to an abundance of magnificent donor benefits

Our menu of donor benefits is meant to enhance your operagoing experience. Click through our membership levels to explore the opportunities and items you will receive for your generous support.

We are excited to introduce our four new giving "facets" for the season: the Prelude Fund, the Encore Circle, the Crescendo Society, and the Ardis Krainik Council. Each plays a crucial role in Lyric's continuing success. Click on your preferred giving level to learn more about the benefits can receive.

Have a question about your benefits? Please contact our Donor Benefits hotline at 312.827.5686 or email donorbenefits@lyricopera.org.

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Treat yourself to an abundance of magnificent donor benefits

Our menu of donor benefits is meant to enhance your operagoing experience. Click through our membership levels to explore the opportunities and items you will receive for your generous support.

We are excited to introduce our four new giving "facets" for the season: the Prelude Fund, the Encore Circle, the Crescendo Society, and the Ardis Krainik Council. Each plays a crucial role in Lyric's continuing success. Click on your preferred giving level to learn more about the benefits can receive.

Have a question about your benefits? Please contact our Donor Benefits hotline at 312.827.5686 or email donorbenefits@lyricopera.org.

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Membership Levels

Member

$50-$99 - Prelude Fund

Exclusive Benefits

  • NEW Lyric Opera membership card, granting you Member-level pricing on merchandise when you show your card at our OperaShop
  • Receive Donor Serenade, Lyric's quarterly donor enewsletter, with exclusive content showcasing how your support is used to elevate our productions and programming

Concerts and Rehearsals

  • Invitation to the Ryan Opera Center's Final Auditions and Rising Stars in Concert
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Patron

$100-$249 - Prelude Fund

Ticketing 

  • Pre-sale access for purchasing single tickets to the upcoming season before the general public

Exclusive Benefits

  • Receive Donor Serenade, Lyric's quarterly donor enewsletter
  • Lyric membership card for Member-level pricing at our OperaShop

Concerts and Rehearsals

  • Invitation to attend ONE private Working Rehearsal with performers and the magnificent Lyric Opera Orchestra—an exclusive benefit of Patron membership
  • Invitation to the Ryan Opera Center's Final Auditions and Rising Stars in Concert
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Associate

$250-$499 - Prelude Fund

Concerts and Rehearsals

  • NEW Invitation to attend TWO private Working Rehearsals with performers and the magnificent Lyric Opera Orchestra—an exclusive benefit of Associate membership
  • Invitation to the Ryan Opera Center's Final Auditions and Rising Stars in Concert

Priority Seating

  • Priority seating at the Ryan Opera Center's Rising Stars in Concert

Ticketing 

  • Pre-sale access for purchasing single tickets to the upcoming season before the general public

Exclusive Benefits

  • Lyric membership card for Member-level pricing at our OperaShop
  • Receive Donor Serenade, Lyric's quarterly donor enewsletter
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Sustainer

$500-$999 - Prelude Fund

Concerts and Rehearsals

  • Two (2) passes to redeem among three Donor Dress Rehearsals during the upcoming season
  • Invitation to the Ryan Opera Center's Final Auditions and Rising Stars in Concert

Invitations

  • Invitation to attend Lyric's Annual Meeting, scheduled at the end of our fiscal year

Exclusive Benefits

  • Listing in Lyric's Program Book for one year
  • Lyric membership card for Member-level pricing at our OperaShop
  • Receive Donor Serenade, Lyric's quarterly donor enewsletter

Ticketing 

  • Pre-sale access for purchasing single tickets to the upcoming season before the general public

Priority Seating

  • Priority seating at the Ryan Opera Center's Final Auditions and Rising Stars in Concert
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Friend

$1,000-$1,999 - Encore Circle

Concerts and Rehearsals

  • Four (4) passes to redeem among three Donor Dress Rehearsals

Invitations

  • Friends First Receptions: Mingle with fellow donors during the first intermission of select performances. Enjoy complimentary coffee, cookies, and conversation with Encore Circle donors (and above).

(benefits valued at $30)

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Impresario

$2,000-$3,499 - Encore Circle

Invitations

  • Invitation to attend one (1) Lyric Signature Event: Choose from an exciting menu of events to experience the inner workings of Lyric, including master classes, workshop performances, star-studded luncheons and receptions, and more
  • Access to Friends First Receptions

Parking

  • One (1) complimentary valet parking voucher

Concerts and Rehearsals

  • Four (4) passes to donor dress rehearsals per season

(benefits valued at $160)

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Bravo Circle

$3,500-$4,999 - Encore Circle

Ticketing 

  • Bravo Circle Premium Ticket Services: Enjoy the convenience of having a dedicated staff concierge to help you with your ticketing needs. You will receive access to the best tickets available.

Invitations

  • Invitation to attend two (2) Lyric Signature Events 
  • Access to Friends First Receptions

Parking

  • Two (2) complimentary valet parking vouchers

Concerts and Rehearsals

  • Four (4) passes to donor dress rehearsals per season

(benefits valued at $290)

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Benefactor

$5,000-$7,499 - Crescendo Society

Exclusive Benefits

  • Major Contributor recognition in Lyric's Annual Report

Invitations

  • Invitation to attend three (3) Lyric Signature Events 

Parking

  • Three (3) complimentary valet parking vouchers

Priority Seating

  • Reserved seating for two to Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park

(benefits valued at $420)

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Premier Benefactor

$7,500-$9,999 - Crescendo Society

Dining

  • Enjoy Lyric's private dining room, The William B. and Catherine Graham Room: The legendary Graham Room provides an elegant and exclusive environment for pre-opera cocktails and dining with unparalleled services, exponentially enhancing your opera season from start to finish. Reservations are required.

Parking

  • Ten (10) complimentary Graham Room Member Premier Expedited Valet Parking vouchers

Invitations

  • Invitation to attend three (3) Lyric Signature Events 

Exclusive Benefits

  • Major Contributor recognition in Lyric's Annual Report

Priority Seating

  • Reserved seating for two to Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park

(benefits valued at $665)

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Silver Grand Benefactor

$10,000-$24,999 - Crescendo Society

Invitations

  • Invitation for two to a Grand Benefactor Appreciation Dinner hosted by the General Director
  • Invitation to a master class led by Renée Fleming
  • Invitation to attend three (3) Lyric Signature Events 

Concerts and Rehearsals

  • Six (6) passes to redeem among three Donor Dress Rehearsals

Priority Seating and Reservations

  • NEW Priority reservations for Lyric's travel program, Lyric on the Move
  • Reserved seating for two to Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park

Dining

  • Enjoy Lyric's private dining room, The William B. and Catherine Graham Room

Parking

  • Ten (10) complimentary Graham Room Member Premier Expedited Valet Parking vouchers

Exclusive Benefits

  • Major Contributor recognition in Lyric's Annual Report

(benefits valued at $825)

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Golden Grand Benefactor

$25,000-$49,999 - Ardis Krainik Council

Invitations

  • NEW Invitation for two to attend ALL Lyric Signature Events and mingle with the stars
  • Invitation for two to the Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park cast party

Concerts and Rehearsals

  • Premium reserved seating for two to each of the three donor dress rehearsals

(benefits valued at $1,030)

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Platinum Grand Benefactor

$50,000-$99,999 - Ardis Krainik Council

Exclusive Benefits

  • Backstage Access by Request: An opportunity to explore a department, rehearsal space, or performance area of your choice. Subject to availability and rehearsal/performance schedules.
  • NEW Premier recognition in our Annual Report

Invitations

  • NEW Enjoy a champagne toast for you and your fabulous friends immediately following the performance of your choice (By appointment only with a maximum of eight members per toast, date restrictions may apply.)
  • Invitation for two to attend ALL Lyric Signature Events and mingle with the stars

Concerts and Rehearsals

  • Premium reserved seating for two to each of the three donor dress rehearsals

(benefits valued at $1,030)

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Aria Society

$100,000+ - Ardis Krainik Council

Exclusive Benefits

  • Recognition and premier listing in Lyric's Program Book, Annual Report, and at the Annual Meeting 
  • Premium name recognition in The William B. and Catherine Graham Room
  • Backstage Access by Request

Ticketing 

  • Concierge service from Lyric staff in securing premium and exclusive tickets to national and international opera houses

Invitations

  • Private Aria Society dinner at an exclusive location 
  • Champagne toast on stage
  • Invitation for two to attend ALL Lyric Signature Events and mingle with the stars

(benefits valued at $1,230)

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