Donor Benefits

Treat yourself to an abundance of magnificent donor benefits

Our menu of donors 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 Ardris 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.

Support Us

*

Funds

Gift Options

  • *
Should we send a letter to the honoree?

Matching Gift

Does your employer match your charitable contributions?

Thank you for your support!

Treat yourself to an abundance of magnificent donor benefits

Our menu of donors 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 Ardris 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.

Give Now

Membership Levels

Member

$50-$99 - Prelude Fund

Exclusive Benefits

  • NEW Receive Donor Serenade, Lyric's quarterly donor enewsletter, including advance notice of special events, concerts, and programs presented by Lyric Unlimited and the Ryan Opera Center
  • Exclusive gift of your choice from selected Lyric merchandise
  • Lyric membership card

Concerts and Rehearsals

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

Patron

$100-$249 - Prelude Fund

Ticketing 

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

Exclusive Benefits

  • $10 off coupon at Lyric's OperaShop
  • Receive Donor Serenade, Lyric's quarterly donor enewsletter
  • Exclusive gift of your choice from selected Lyric merchandise
  • Lyric membership card

Concerts and Rehearsals

  • Invitation to attend a 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
Select This Level

Associate

$250-$499 - Prelude Fund

Priority Seating

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

Ticketing 

  • Complimentary admission to a Lyric public Backstage Tour
  • Pre-sale access for purchasing single tickets to the upcoming season before the general public

Exclusive Benefits

  • $10 off coupon at Lyric's OperaShop
  • Receive Donor Serenade, Lyric's quarterly donor enewsletter
  • Exclusive gift of your choice from selected Lyric merchandise
  • Lyric membership card

Concerts and Rehearsals

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

Sustainer

$500-$999 - Prelude Fund

Concerts and Rehearsals

  • Two (2) passes to donor dress rehearsals per season
  • Invitation to the Ryan Opera Center's Final Auditions and Rising Stars in Concert

Invitations

  • Lyric voting membership and invitation to the Annual Meeting

Exclusive Benefits

  • Listing in Lyric's Program Book for one year
  • $10 off coupon at Lyric's OperaShop
  • Receive Donor Serenade, Lyric's quarterly donor enewsletter
  • Exclusive gift of your choice from selected Lyric merchandise
  • Lyric membership card

Ticketing 

  • Complimentary admission to a Lyric public Backstage Tour
  • 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
Select This Level

Friend

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

Concerts and Rehearsals

  • Four (4) passes to donor dress rehearsals per season
  • Invitation to the Ryan Opera Center's Final Auditions and Rising Stars in Concert

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).
  • Lyric voting membership and invitation to the Annual Meeting

Exclusive Benefits

  • NEW One (1) complimentary wine voucher for two to be enjoyed at a Friends First reception
  • Listing in Lyric's Program Book for one year
  • $10 off coupon at Lyric's OperaShop
  • Receive Donor Serenade, Lyric's quarterly donor e-newsletter
  • Exclusive gift of your choice from selected Lyric merchandise
  • Lyric membership card

Ticketing 

  • Complimentary admission to a Lyric public Backstage Tour
  • 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

(benefits valued at $50)

Select This Level

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
  • Attend in-studio recordings of the Ryan Opera Center's WFMT radio recitals
  • Access to Friends First Receptions
  • Lyric voting membership and invitation to the Annual Meeting

Parking

  • One (1) complimentary valet parking voucher

Concerts and Rehearsals

  • Four (4) passes to donor dress rehearsals per season
  • Invitation to the Ryan Opera Center's Final Auditions and Rising Stars in Concert

Exclusive Benefits

  • One (1) complimentary wine voucher for two to be enjoyed at a Friends First reception
  • Listing in Lyric's Program Book for one year
  • $10 off coupon at Lyric's OperaShop
  • Receive Donor Serenade, Lyric's quarterly donor enewsletter
  • Exclusive gift of your choice from selected Lyric merchandise
  • Lyric membership card

Ticketing 

  • Complimentary admission to a Lyric public Backstage Tour
  • 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

(benefits valued at $175)

Select This Level

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 as well as no exchange fees.
  • Complimentary admission to a Lyric public Backstage Tour
  • Pre-sale access for purchasing single tickets to the upcoming season before the general public

Invitations

  • Invitation to attend two (2) Lyric Signature Events 
  • Attend in-studio recordings of the Ryan Opera Center's WFMT radio recitals
  • Access to Friends First Receptions
  • Lyric voting membership and invitation to the Annual Meeting

Parking

  • Two (2) complimentary valet parking vouchers

Concerts and Rehearsals

  • Four (4) passes to donor dress rehearsals per season
  • Invitation to the Ryan Opera Center's Final Auditions and Rising Stars in Concert

Exclusive Benefits

  • One (1) complimentary wine voucher for two to be enjoyed at a Friends First reception
  • Listing in Lyric's Program Book for one year
  • $10 off coupon at Lyric's OperaShop
  • Receive Donor Serenade, Lyric's quarterly donor enewsletter
  • Exclusive gift of your choice from selected Lyric merchandise
  • Lyric membership card

Priority Seating

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

(benefits valued at $300)

Select This Level

Benefactor

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

Dining

  • One-time pass to enjoy drinks and dessert at intermission with a member of Lyric's Development team in the private William B. and Catherine Graham Room—an exclusive benefit of Benefactor membership

Exclusive Benefits

  • NEW Enjoy complimentary glasses of wine at Friends First receptions
  • NEW Major Contributor recognition in Lyric's Annual Report
  • Listing in Lyric's Program Book for one year
  • $10 off coupon at Lyric's OperaShop
  • Receive Donor Serenade, Lyric's quarterly donor enewsletter
  • Exclusive gift of your choice from selected Lyric merchandise
  • Lyric membership card

Invitations

  • Invitation to attend three (3) Lyric Signature Events 
  • Attend in-studio recordings of the Ryan Opera Center's WFMT radio recitals
  • Access to Friends First Receptions
  • Lyric voting membership and invitation to the Annual Meeting

Parking

  • Three (3) complimentary valet parking vouchers

Concerts and Rehearsals

  • Four (4) passes to donor dress rehearsals per season
  • Invitation to the Ryan Opera Center's Final Auditions and Rising Stars in Concert

Ticketing 

  • Bravo Circle Premium Ticket Services
  • Complimentary admission to a Lyric public Backstage Tour
  • Pre-sale access for purchasing single tickets to the upcoming season before the general public

Priority Seating

  • Reserved seating for two to Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park
  • Priority seating at the Ryan Opera Center's Final Auditions and Rising Stars in Concert

(benefits valued at $410)

Select This Level

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

Exclusive Benefits

  • Enjoy complimentary glasses of wine at Friends First receptions
  • Major Contributor recognition in Lyric's Annual Report
  • Listing in Lyric's Program Book for one year
  • $10 off coupon at Lyric's OperaShop
  • Receive Donor Serenade, Lyric's quarterly donor enewsletter
  • Exclusive gift of your choice from selected Lyric merchandise
  • Lyric membership card

Invitations

  • Invitation to attend three (3) Lyric Signature Events 
  • Attend in-studio recordings of the Ryan Opera Center's WFMT radio recitals
  • Access to Friends First Receptions
  • Lyric voting membership and invitation to the Annual Meeting

Concerts and Rehearsals

  • Four (4) passes to donor dress rehearsals per season
  • Invitation to the Ryan Opera Center's Final Auditions and Rising Stars in Concert

Ticketing 

  • Bravo Circle Premium Ticket Services
  • Complimentary admission to a Lyric public Backstage Tour
  • Pre-sale access for purchasing single tickets to the upcoming season before the general public

Priority Seating

  • Reserved seating for two to Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park
  • Priority seating at the Ryan Opera Center's Final Auditions and Rising Stars in Concert

(benefits valued at $670)

Select This Level

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 
  • Attend in-studio recordings of the Ryan Opera Center's WFMT radio recitals
  • Access to Friends First Receptions
  • Lyric voting membership and invitation to the Annual Meeting

Concerts and Rehearsals

  • NEW Six (6) passes to donor dress rehearsals per season
  • Invitation to the Ryan Opera Center's Final Auditions and Rising Stars in Concert

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

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

  • Enjoy complimentary glasses of wine at Friends First receptions
  • Major Contributor recognition in Lyric's Annual Report
  • Listing in Lyric's Program Book for one year
  • $10 off coupon at Lyric's OperaShop
  • Receive Donor Serenade, Lyric's quarterly donor enewsletter
  • Exclusive gift of your choice from selected Lyric merchandise
  • Lyric membership card

Ticketing 

  • Bravo Circle Premium Ticket Services
  • Complimentary admission to a Lyric public Backstage Tour
  • Pre-sale access for purchasing single tickets to the upcoming season before the general public

(benefits valued at $825)

Select This Level

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
  • Invitation for two to a Grand Benefactor Appreciation Dinner hosted by the General Director
  • Invitation to a master class led by Renée Fleming
  • Attend in-studio recordings of the Ryan Opera Center's WFMT radio recitals
  • Access to Friends First Receptions
  • Lyric voting membership and invitation to the Annual Meeting

Concerts and Rehearsals

  • Premium reserved seating for two to each of the three donor dress rehearsals
  • Invitation to the Ryan Opera Center's Final Auditions and Rising Stars in Concert

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

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

  • Enjoy complimentary glasses of wine at Friends First receptions
  • Major Contributor recognition in Lyric's Annual Report
  • Listing in Lyric's Program Book for one year
  • $10 off coupon at Lyric's OperaShop
  • Receive Donor Serenade, Lyric's quarterly donor enewsletter
  • Exclusive gift of your choice from selected Lyric merchandise
  • Lyric membership card

Ticketing 

  • Bravo Circle Premium Ticket Services
  • Complimentary admission to a Lyric public Backstage Tour
  • Pre-sale access for purchasing single tickets to the upcoming season before the general public

(benefits valued at $1,030)

Select This Level

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.
  • Customized benefits and recognition (name or logo opportunities) related to selected sponsorship of Lyric Unlimited, Ryan Opera Center, and Special Events. Exclusive client entertaining benefits available.
  • Enjoy complimentary glasses of wine at Friends First receptions
  • Major Contributor recognition in Lyric's Annual Report
  • Listing in Lyric's Program Book for one year
  • $10 off coupon at Lyric's OperaShop
  • Receive Donor Serenade, Lyric's quarterly donor enewsletter
  • Exclusive gift of your choice from selected Lyric merchandise
  • Lyric membership card

Invitations

  • 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
  • Invitation for two to a Grand Benefactor Appreciation Dinner hosted by the General Director
  • Invitation to a master class led by Renée Fleming
  • Attend in-studio recordings of the Ryan Opera Center's WFMT radio recitals
  • Access to Friends First Receptions
  • Lyric voting membership and invitation to the Annual Meeting

Concerts and Rehearsals

  • Premium reserved seating for two to each of the three donor dress rehearsals
  • Invitation to the Ryan Opera Center's Final Auditions and Rising Stars in Concert

Priority Seating and Reservations

  • Priority reservations for Lyric's travel program, Lyric on the Move
  • Reserved seating for two to Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park
  • Priority seating at the Ryan Opera Center's Final Auditions and Rising Stars in Concert

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

Ticketing 

  • Bravo Circle Premium Ticket Services
  • Complimentary admission to a Lyric public Backstage Tour
  • Pre-sale access for purchasing single tickets to the upcoming season before the general public

(benefits valued at $1,030)

Select This Level

Aria Society

$100,000+ - Ardis Krainik Council

Exclusive Benefits

  • Sponsorship 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
  • Customized benefits and recognition related to selected sponsorship of Lyric Unlimited, Ryan Opera Center, and Special Events. 
  • Backstage Access by Request
  • Enjoy complimentary glasses of wine at Friends First receptions
  • Major Contributor recognition in Lyric's Annual Report
  • Listing in Lyric's Program Book for one year
  • $10 off coupon at Lyric's OperaShop
  • Receive Donor Serenade, Lyric's quarterly donor enewsletter
  • Exclusive gift of your choice from selected Lyric merchandise
  • Lyric membership card

Ticketing 

  • Concierge service from Lyric staff in securing premium and exclusive tickets to national and international opera houses
  • Bravo Circle Premium Ticket Services
  • Complimentary admission to a Lyric public Backstage Tour
  • Pre-sale access for purchasing single tickets to the upcoming season before the general public

Invitations

  • Private Aria Society dinner at an exclusive location 
  • 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
  • Invitation for two to a Grand Benefactor Appreciation Dinner hosted by the General Director
  • Invitation to a master class led by Renée Fleming
  • Attend in-studio recordings of the Ryan Opera Center's WFMT radio recitals
  • Access to Friends First Receptions
  • Lyric voting membership and invitation to the Annual Meeting

Concerts and Rehearsals

  • Premium reserved seating for two to each of the three donor dress rehearsals
  • Invitation to the Ryan Opera Center's Final Auditions and Rising Stars in Concert

Priority Seating and Reservations

  • Priority reservations for Lyric's travel program, Lyric on the Move
  • Reserved seating for two to Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park
  • Priority seating at the Ryan Opera Center's Final Auditions and Rising Stars in Concert

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

(benefits valued at $1,230)

Select This Level