2022 Lyric Opera Ball
With the city of Rome in mind, the Lyric Opera Circle cordially invites you to the 2022 Lyric Opera Ball, Una Notte a Roma (One Night in Rome), on Saturday, April 9, at the Loews Kansas City Hotel. This black-tie ball to benefit Lyric Opera of Kansas City will feature a silent auction, a gourmet multi-course dinner, vocal entertainment, and dancing to the band Lost Wax. From elegant ambience reminiscent of ancient Roman architecture to the sounds of beautiful Italian music, the evening promises to be a night
to remember.
The Lyric Opera Ball supports the mission of the Lyric to bring high-quality live operatic performances to the Kansas City area and five-state region. In addition, the Lyric offers innovative programs designed to further music and arts education in schools, area neighborhoods, and underserved communities.
Various sponsorship levels and tickets are available for purchase below, reserve your table or tickets today. Ball guests who contribute at the Virtuoso Benefactor Level or above will receive exclusive invitations to the ball Benefactor Party at the stunning home of Dan Meiners and David Brinkerhoff.
The Lyric Opera Ball will also feature its own Fontana di Trevi, Trevi Fountain. According to legend, throwing a coin in the Trevi Fountain will bring you back to Rome in the future. The Circle invites you to share in this mythos by purchasing a commemorative Una Notte a Roma coin to throw and wish, not for a return to Rome, but for the Lyric’s triumphant return to the stage after a two-year intermission. Or, to keep as a memento. Coins are $25 each or five for $100 and can be purchased below.
Lyric Opera Ball
Saturday, April 9, 2022
6:00 pm to Midnight
City Beautiful Ballroom
Loews Kansas City Hotel
6:00 pm – Arrival, Cocktails, Silent Auction, & Wine Pull
7:30 pm – Dinner, Entertainment
9:30 pm – Dancing
Black Tie Attire | Valet Parking
Tickets start at $300
Lyric Opera Ball Chairman: Gigi Rose
Lyric Opera Circle President: Mary Leonida
2022 Sponsorship Levels & Benefits
$75,000 Producer
Benefits Include:
- Premier ball table for 10
- Eight invitations to Benefactor Party
- Featured in ball invitation, program and signage
- Announced at ball
Lyric Opera Season Benefits:
RICHARD J. STERN SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP
- Customized opportunities
- All benefits of the levels below
$73,340 is tax deductible
$50,000 Composer
Benefits Include:
- Premier ball table for 10
- Eight invitations to Benefactor Party
- Featured in ball invitation, program and signage
- Announced at ball
Lyric Opera Season Benefits:
RICHARD J. STERN SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP:
- Customized opportunities.
- All benefits of the levels below
$48,340 is tax deductible
$25,000 Maestro
Benefits Include
- Premier ball table for 10
- Six invitations to Benefactor Party
- Featured in ball invitation, program and signage
Lyric Opera Season Benefits:
MAESTRO’S CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP:
- Sponsorship of a Principal Artist, Conductor or Director and special recognition*
- Meal with sponsored artist*
- Unlimited Angel Reception Suite guest passes+
- 50% discount on venue rental at Lyric Opera facility^
- All benefits of the levels below
$23,420 is tax deductible
$10,000 Star
Benefits Include:
- Premier ball table for 10
- Four invitations to Benefactor Party
- Featured in ball invitation, program and signage
Lyric Opera Season Benefits:
BEL CANTO MEMBERSHIP:
- Sponsorship of an artist or production element and special recognition*
- Backstage meet and greet with sponsored artist
- Eight Angel Reception Suite guest passes+
- All benefits of the levels below
$8,500 is tax deductible
$5,000 Impresario
Benefits Include:
- Premier ball table for 10
- Four invitations to Benefactor Party
- Featured in ball invitation, program and signage
Lyric Opera Season Benefits:
IMPRESARIO MEMBERSHIP:
- Invitation to private events
- Six Angel Reception Suite guest passes+
- One valet parking pass per household for each production
- All benefits of the levels below
$3,500 is tax deductible
$3,500 Prima
Benefits Include:
- Preferred ball table for 10
- Two invitations to Benefactor Party
- Featured in ball invitation, program and signage
Lyric Opera Season Benefits:
ANGELS MEMBERSHIP:
- Invitations to Opening Night Parties
- Complimentary refreshments in the Angel Reception Suite
- Four Angel Reception Suite guest passes+
- One garage parking pass per household for each production*
- Invitation to the annual Lyric Opera Angel Dinner
- Exclusive Angel-only opportunities throughout the season
- Concierge service
- Annual Fund benefits including artist talks, open rehearsals, program listing, and backstage tour
$2,096 is tax deductible
$2,500 Lead
Benefits Include:
- Four ball tickets
- Two invitations to Benefactor Party
- Featured in ball invitation, program and signage
Lyric Opera Season Benefits:
ARIA SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP:
- Invitation to experience one pre-show chorus warm-up, followed by a glass of bubbly
- Annual Fund benefits including artist talks, open rehearsals, program listing, and backstage tour
$1,866 is tax deductible
$1,500 Virtuoso
Benefits Include:
- Two ball tickets
- Two invitations to Benefactor Party
- Featured in ball invitation, program and signage
- Recognition in opera performance program
$1,170 is tax deductible
$750 Single Virtuoso
Benefits Include:
- Single ball ticket
- One invitation to Benefactor Party
- Featured in ball invitation, program and signage
- Recognition in opera performance program
$620 is tax deductible
* Exclusive to contribution level.
+ One pass will be mailed with benefits; please call for extras.
^ Subject to availability. Food and beverage not included.
1 Benefits are applicable for one year from February 2022 or from when the gift is received, whichever is later. Benefits are subject to change based on safety guidelines.
