Patrons

Want the Best Seats in the House? Call 212.763.1257 or email Patrons@NYCityCenter.org to secure access to premium house seats when you become a Patron starting at $2,500. Already a Patron? Renew Now

Patrons: Be Front & Center

BE FRONT AND CENTER

Patrons play a critical role in advancing City Center’s mission by supporting our world-class artistic programming, affordable ticket initiatives, Administrative and Artistic Apprenticeships, and community engagement programs. As a Patron, you will enjoy guaranteed access to the best seats for sold-out shows, year-round personalized concierge service, and invitations to special events like Encores! dress rehearsals and Grand Tier Dinners.

$2,500 – $4,999

Access to the best seats in the house for sold-out shows, and a VIP theater experience

Fully tax deductible

  • Access to house seats for all City Center mainstage and studio events with waived handling fees and free ticket exchanges

  • Year-round personalized customer service

  • No-line, no-wait ticket pick-up at the Patrons Desk

  • Access to Shuman Patrons Lounge for complimentary refreshments pre-show and during intermission

  • Access to your choice of four musical theater dress rehearsals (6 passes total; max 2 passes per rehearsal)

  • Invitations to daytime dance dress rehearsals

  • Exclusive backstage tour of New York City Center

  • Invitation to Encores! Kick-Off event

  • Access to house seats for Manhattan Theatre Club productions

  • Discounts at neighborhood businesses

  • Recognition in Program and on website

$5,000 – $9,999

Invitation to a Grand Tier Dinner and Opening/Closing Night Parties

Non-deductible goods and services: $441

All benefits above plus:

  • Invitation to a Grand Tier Dinner and performance
  • Exclusive access to opening/closing night parties with performers and artistic staff
  • Six additional passes to your choice of four musical theater dress rehearsals (12 passes total; max 4 passes per rehearsal)

$10,000 – $24,999

Behind-the-scenes access to private rehearsals and opportunities to engage with artists

Non-deductible goods and services: $871

All benefits above plus: 

  • Additional Grand Tier Dinner and performance
  • Opportunity to engage with City Center artists at a lunch and conversation event
  • Private viewings of tech and studio dance rehearsals
  • Exclusive access to an Encores! tech rehearsal
  • Six additional passes to your choice of four musical theater dress rehearsals (18 passes total; max 6 passes per rehearsal)

For a $15,000 contribution, you and a guest are invited to attend an Encores! sitzprobe: the first fully sung-through rehearsal with the cast and The Encores! Orchestra.

$25,000+

Invitation to an exclusive event with City Center leadership and artists

Non-deductible goods and services: $971

All benefits above plus:

  • Invitation to an exclusive event with City Center’s President & CEO, Board, artistic leadership, and artists
  • Invitation to an additional Encores! sitzprobe

Calendar of Patron Events

For more information or to discuss higher level giving opportunities, including underwriting a musical theater or dance production/season, please contact Patrons@NYCityCenter.org or 212.763.1257.