Valhalla Circle | Lyric Opera of Chicago

Valhalla Circle

Claim Your Place Amongst the Gods!

“For now, the saga is off to a shining start, modern Wagnerian music theater at its most compelling.” – Chicago Tribune (on Lyric’s 2016 Das Rheingold)

We are once again offering the opportunity to delve deeper into the Ring by joining the Valhalla Circle—a giving society designed specifically for fans who wish to learn more from Lyric's artistic staff while mingling with fellow "Ringheads."

Sign on at the Siegfried level or higher and receive early access to purchase subscriptions for the 2020 Ring cycles when they go on sale this season. Take advantage of this limited-time offer!

If you have questions, or if you would prefer to give by phone, please contact 312.827.3500.

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Claim Your Place Amongst the Gods!

“For now, the saga is off to a shining start, modern Wagnerian music theater at its most compelling.” – Chicago Tribune (on Lyric’s 2016 Das Rheingold)

We are once again offering the opportunity to delve deeper into the Ring by joining the Valhalla Circle—a giving society designed specifically for fans who wish to learn more from Lyric's artistic staff while mingling with fellow "Ringheads."

Sign on at the Siegfried level or higher and receive early access to purchase subscriptions for the 2020 Ring cycles when they go on sale this season. Take advantage of this limited-time offer!

If you have questions, or if you would prefer to give by phone, please contact 312.827.3500.

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Membership Levels

Rhinemaiden

$100-$249

 Person iconExclusive Benefits

  • Exclusive Valhalla Circle Membership Card
  • Discount on Ring merchandise at the OperaShop kiosk
Select This Level

Valkyrie

$250-$499

 Person iconExclusive Benefits

  • A "members-only" Valhalla Circle lapel pin from the OperaShop kiosk
  • Discount on Ring merchandise at the OperaShop kiosk
  • Exclusive Valhalla Circle Membership Card

Diamond iconPriority Seating

  • Exclusive presale access to the purchase tickets for each Ring opera one week before general audiences
Select This Level

Fricka

$500-$1,999

Diamond iconInvitations

  • NEW Enjoy complimentary coffee, cookies, and conversation with fellow "Ringheads" at the First First reception during the first intermission of your Die Walküre performance in the Malott Room of the American Airlines Mezzanine level

 Person iconExclusive Benefits

  • Listing in a featured Valhalla Circle section of the performance program
  • Discount on Ring merchandise at the OperaShop kiosk
  • Exclusive Valhalla Circle Membership Card

Diamond iconPriority Seating

  • Exclusive presale access to the purchase tickets for each Ring opera one week before general audiences
Select This Level

Siegfried

$2,000-$4,999

Diamond iconPriority Seating

  • NEW First access to purchase subscriptions for the 2020 Ring cyles when they go on sale this season. This is a limited-time offer.
  • Exclusive presale access to the purchase tickets for each Ring opera one week before general audiences

Ticket iconExclusive Dress Rehearsals

  • Two (2) passes to the Final Dress Rehearsal of the annual Ring opera

Parking

  • A valet parking voucher for the annual Ring opera 

 Person iconExclusive Benefits

  • Access to Friends First reception during the first intermission of Die Walküre
  • Listing in a featured Valhalla Circle section of the performance program
  • Discount on Ring merchandise at the OperaShop kiosk
  • Exclusive Valhalla Circle Membership Card
Select This Level

Wotan

$5,000-$9,999

Person iconDining

  • Dining privileges in the exclusive William B. and Catherine Graham Room for the annual Ring opera

Ticket iconExclusive Dress Rehearsals

  • Four (4) passes to the Final Dress Rehearsal of the annual Ring opera

Parking

  • A valet parking voucher for the annual Ring opera 

 Person iconExclusive Benefits

  • Listing in a featured Valhalla Circle section of the performance program
  • Discount on Ring merchandise at the OperaShop kiosk
  • Exclusive Valhalla Circle Membership Card

Invitations

  • Access to Friends First reception during your performance of Die Walküre.

Diamond iconPriority Seating

  • Exclusive presale access to the purchase tickets for each Ring opera one week before general audiences
Select This Level

Brünnhilde

$10,000+

Invitations

  • Inside the Ring: a personal tour of the set with your guests just moments before the curtain rises.
  • Access to Friends First reception during your performance of Die Walküre

Person iconDining

  • Dining privileges in the exclusive William B. and Catherine Graham Room for the annual Ring opera

Ticket iconExclusive Dress Rehearsals

  • Premium Reserved Seating for Six for the private dress rehearsal of the annual Ring opera

Parking

  • A valet parking voucher for the annual Ring opera 

 Person iconExclusive Benefits

  • Listing in a featured Valhalla Circle section of the performance program
  • Discount on Ring merchandise at the OperaShop kiosk
  • Exclusive Valhalla Circle Membership Card

Diamond iconPriority Seating

  • Exclusive presale access to the purchase tickets for each Ring opera one week before general audiences
Select This Level