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Patrons

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
  • 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

$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)

$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.

$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

Calendar of Patron Events

To discuss higher level giving opportunities, including underwriting a musical theater or dance production/season, please contact Jessica McEwen at Patrons@NYCityCenter.org or 212.763.1257.