Patrons
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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
- Priority 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 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 member-only Encores! Kick-Off event
- Access to house seats for Manhattan Theatre Club productions
- Discounts at neighborhood businesses
- Recognition in Playbill
To join or renew your current Patrons membership, please email Patrons@NYCityCenter.org or call 212.763.1257.
$5,000 – $9,999
Invitation to a Grand Tier Dinner and opening/closing night parties
Tax deductible amount $4,559
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)
To join or renew your current Patrons membership, please email Patrons@NYCityCenter.org or call 212.763.1257.
$10,000 – $24,999
Behind-the-scenes access to private rehearsals and opportunities to engage with artists
Tax deductible amount $9,129
All benefits above plus:
- Additional Grand Tier Dinner and performance
- Opportunity to engage with City Center artists at a lunch & 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.
To join or renew your current Patrons membership, please email Patrons@NYCityCenter.org or call 212.763.1257.
$25,000+
Invitation to an exclusive event with City Center leadership and artists
Tax deductible amount $24,029
All benefits listed above plus:
- Invitation to an intimate event with City Center’s President & CEO, Board, artistic leadership, and artists
- Invitation to an additional Encores! sitzprobe
To join or renew your current Patrons membership, please email Patrons@NYCityCenter.org or call 212.763.1257.
To join or renew your current Patrons membership, please email Patrons@NYCityCenter.org or call 212.763.1257.
City Center Circle Member Events | Neighborhood Membership Benefits
To discuss higher level giving opportunities, including underwriting a musical theater or dance production/season, please contact Jessica McEwen at JMcewen@NYCityCenter.org or 212.763.1294.
Calendar of Member Events | Neighborhood Membership Benefits
For more information, feel free to email us or give us a call at 212.763.1257.