$2,500
Ryan Opera Center 50th Anniversary Golden Celebrations
February 11, 2025 & April 25, 2025
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February 11, 2025 & April 25, 2025
The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center 50th Anniversary Golden Celebrations
The 2024/25 Season marks the 50th Anniversary of the Ryan Opera Center, Lyric's world-renowned artist-development program. Commemorating the occasion are two Golden Celebrations: the Golden Gala in February and Rising Stars in Concert in April. 50th Anniversary sponsors receive benefits for both events.
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
5:30 PM
The Casino Club
195 E Delaware Place
Chicago, IL 60611
The Golden Gala will feature a fabulously entertaining performance of operatic and popular music by Ryan Opera Center Ensemble Members, Music Director Craig Terry, and alum star tenor Matthew Polenzani.
The performance will be followed by an elegant seated dinner with artists and special guests.
Co-chaired by the 50th Anniversary Presenting and Lead Sponsors.
Golden Gala dress code: Cocktail attire. Guests are encouraged to wear gold in celebration of the Ryan Opera Center's 50th Anniversary.
Friday, April 25, 2025
7:00 PM
Lyric Opera House
20 N Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
This special edition annual showcase features the 2024/25 Ensemble performing with the Lyric Opera Orchestra, conducted by Music Director Enrique Mazzola and directed by Lyric's own Matthew Ozawa. More details will be announced at a later date.
Sponsorships
$15,000
50th Anniversary Silver Sponsor - SOLD OUT
50th Anniversary Silver Sponsor - SOLD OUT
$25,000
50th Anniversary Golden Sponsor - SOLD OUT
50th Anniversary Golden Sponsor - SOLD OUT
$50,000
50th Anniversary Lead Sponsor - SOLD OUT
50th Anniversary Lead Sponsor - SOLD OUT
$125,000
50th Anniversary Presenting Sponsor - SOLD OUT
50th Anniversary Presenting Sponsor - SOLD OUT
We are no longer taking RSVPs at this time. If interested in attending the Ryan Opera Center 50th Anniversary Golden Gala, please reach out to [email protected] or call 312.827.5676.
Lyric expresses deep gratitude to the sponsors of the Ryan Opera Center 50th Anniversary Golden Celebrations.
$125,000 50th Anniversary Presenting Sponsors
Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan
Lisbeth Stiffel
Donna Van Eekeren Foundation
$50,000 50th Anniversary Lead Sponsors
Amy & Paul Carbone
Nancy Dehmlow
Patricia Frank
Lori Julian for the Julian Family Foundation
Philip G. Lumpkin
Frank B. Modruson & Lynne C. Shigley
Dr. Scholl Foundation
Robert and Penelope Steiner Family Foundation
Nasrin & Mark Thierer
Cynthia Vahlkamp & Robert Kenyon
$25,000 50th Anniversary Golden Sponsors
Patricia A. Kenney & Gregory J. O’Leary
Jean McLaren & John Nitschke
Ted Reichardt & Emilysue Pinnell Reichardt
Richard O. Ryan
Ms. Gay K. Stanek
$15,000 50th Anniversary Silver Sponsors
Cartier
Pamela Crutchfield
Mike & Margo Oberman
Julian Oettinger
Michael & Salme Harju Steinberg
$2,500 50th Anniversary Bronze Sponsors
Anonymous
Robert & Isabelle Bass Foundation, Inc.
Queta Bauer Rodriguez & Ron Bauer
Ron & Peggy Beata
Jonathan Becker
Fred & Phoebe Boelter
Margarita Chavez & Mark Tatro
Erika Erich
Lafayette J. Ford/Northern Trust
David & Janet Fox
Erika Gross
Mary Houston
Caroline & Charlie Huebner in honor of Liz Stiffel
Beatriz Iorgulescu
Dr. Nora Jaskowiak & Mr. Matthew Hinerfield
Mark and Gale Kozloff
Mrs. Catherine Kranz
Dr. Jennifer J. Malpass
Mayer Brown LLP
Sylvia Neil & Dan Fischel
Phyllis Neiman
Nichols Family Foundation
Dr. Ross Slotten & Ted A. Grady
Roberta L. Washlow & Robert J. Washlow
Dr. David H. Whitney & Dr. Juliana Chyu
Debbie K. Wright
Drs. Joan & Russ Zajtchuk
The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center
The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center
