Welcome to the 20-40 Club

LINCOLN CENTER THEATER YOUNG PATRONS

Meet interesting people...be a Lincoln Center Theater Young Patron!
LCT's Young Patron's are theater-lovers in their 20s and 30s who get invited to plays, parties and more.

Young Patron: $350 ($120 is tax-deductible)

• An invitation for two to a Young Patron Performance and Party with the cast after the show OR a pair of free tickets to one LCT play.
  
• Opportunity to purchase tickets to additional Young Patron Performances and Parties during the season.
  
• Admission for two to the Annual Kick-Off Party.
  
• Invitation to annual Midsummer Night Swing Party and behind-the-scenes events.
  
• Telephone service to purchase best available seats at a special discount price for selected LCT plays, when available.
  
• Advance notice of plays and Young Patron events in Lincoln Center Theater News.
  
• Listing in Playbill.
  

• An invitation for two to a second Young Patron Performance OR a pair of free tickets to a second LCT production, for a total of TWO pairs of free tickets.
  
• Opportunity to invite two friends to the Annual Kick-Off Party.
  
• Priority seating at Young Patron Performances.
  

Young Benefactor Patron $1200 ($738 is tax-deductible)
ALL PREVIOUS BENEFITS, PLUS...

• An invitation for two to all Young Patron Night Performances and Parties OR a pair of free tickets to all LCT shows throughout the year.
  
• Additional pair of tickets to annual Midsummer Night Swing Party.
  
• Telephone service to buy best orchestra seats for any LCT play at regular box office prices.
  
• Private backstage tour of Lincoln Center Theater, to be arranged with LCT Young Patron office.
  
• Top priority seating at Young Patron Performances.
  

YOUNG PATRON STEERING COMMITTEE
Joy Newman Schumeister, Chairman
Cristina Abella
Bryan Andes
Violetta Bitici
Frank Bua
Jenny Buccos
Dana Zucker Cramer
Susan Dahl
Gina Dona
Rachel Falk
Sharon and Richard Hurowitz
Kimberly Karpf
Sara Katz
Andrea Lefkovits
Joanna Metz
Krishna Nadella
Zibby Right
Jordan Roth
Anne and Andrew Shiva
Amanda Woods

YOUNG PATRON ARTISTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Lauren Ambrose
Jon Robin Baitz
Jason Robert Brown
Kristin Chenoweth
Billy Crudup
Hope Davis
Katie Finneran
Dan Futterman
Adam Guettel
Ethan Hawke
Michael Hayden
LaChanze
Michael John LaChiusa
Robert Sean Leonard
Norm Lewis
Joe Mantello Audra McDonald
Matthew Morrison
Kelli O'Hara
Sarah Jessica Parker
Jason Ritter
Daphne Rubin-Vega
Paul Rudd
Mark Ruffalo
Pablo Schreiber
Kyra Sedgwick
Eric Stoltz
Michael Stuhlbarg
CLICK HERE and Become a Young Patron Today!
Simply fill out the following form and print it. Mail it back to us, and we'll process your contribution right away. Questions? Call Karin Schall at (212) 501-3251 or Nicole Lindenbaum at (212) 501-3292.

LCT's Young Patron Program is sponsored by 96.3FM WQXR and WQXR.com.

A copy of the organization's most recent annual report is available from the Vivian Beaumont Theater, Inc., 150 West 65th St, New York NY 10023, or from the NY State Dept of Law, Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York NY, 10271.


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NEW YORK CITY OPERA

THE ULTIMATE CULTURAL EXPERIENCE
Fun, accessible, affordable....a big deal
21 – 39 years of age? City Opera tickets only $30!

A Big Deal! membership offers anyone 21 to 39 years old 3 affordable ways to experience the original multimedia art form. With three different membership tiers to choose from in the 2006-2007 season, don’t miss this opportunity to see world class opera at a fraction of the price! No other arts organization in the city offers young people this kind of accessibility or convenience.

SAVE THE DATE Big Deal! Mezzo and Maestro members are invited to more exciting events in the spring. Celebrate the opening of our season at the kick off party on March 7, get more out of La traviata at our Big Mouth talk on April 11, and join us for an after party on the Promenade on April 18. Details for all of these events will be sent via email so please make sure your email address is up to date by following this link.

MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS

NEW! Big Deal! Basso
Sign up for a Big Deal! Basso membership and receive select special offers for $30 tickets to a limited number of City Opera performances. $30 tickets are not guaranteed to all productions and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Invitations to parties and events are not included at this level. To join, just click below and register for an online account. Be sure to check the box marked "Big Deal! Basso." Click here.

Big Deal! Mezzo
Purchase a Big Deal! Mezzo membership for a fee of only $50 and have full access to $30 opera tickets and Big Deal! social events throughout the spring season! A Mezzo membership guarantees you the ability to purchase two $30 tickets to any City Opera performance up to two weeks in advance. Even better, these tickets are often in the orchestra level, saving you $85 per ticket. Enjoy these added benefits as a Mezzo member:

• Invitations to fall and spring kick-off parties
  
• Post-opera parties on the Grand Promenade of the New York State Theater
  
• Exclusive Big Mouth talks where you can learn about opera in a fun, informal environment
  
• Two free tickets when you get a friend to purchase a Mezzo or Maestro membership
  
• Included with your purchase is a subscription to Time Out New York (a $39.95 value)
  

NEW! Big Deal! Maestro
Big Deal! Maestro is a select group of young professionals who actively support the performances and programs of City Opera with an annual contribution of $200* (1 person) or $350* (2 people). Maestro members engage in the vibrant social and intellectual life of City Opera and meet others who share a love of music and the classical performing arts at a variety of receptions, networking events, and educational activities created just for donors. Proceeds from Maestro memberships support City Opera's ongoing commitment to nurturing the careers of emerging American singers. Become a Big Deal! Maestro member and receive all the benefits that come along with a Mezzo membership, plus:

• Guaranteed $30 orchestra seats** to all City Opera productions
  
• Complimentary wine and refreshments in City Opera's Green Room Patrons' Lounge during intermissions
  
• Exclusive parties for Maestro members during the fall and spring seasons
  
• Access to City Opera's Patron Services phone line to purchase or exchange house seats
  
• Entry into a fall and a spring dress rehearsal
  
• A complimentary backstage tour
  
• Name recognition in City Opera's Playbill
  

*A portion of this fee is tax deductible.
**Tickets must be purchased at least 48 hours in advance of the performance you wish to see in order to obtain the orchestra level. Subject to availability.


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YOUNG NEW YORKERS FOR THE PHILHARMONIC

Young New Yorkers for the Philharmonic is a vibrant group of 21- to 40-year-olds who share an interest in meeting other lovers of symphonic music and expanding their knowledge and appreciation of classical music, while playing a vital role in shaping the Orchestra's future. With four ways to participate there is certainly one that is just right for you or for a young person in your life!

Young New Yorker (YNY) Patrons of the Philharmonic
Become a future leader of the New York Philharmonic by joining the Young New Yorker (YNY) Patron program with a minimum gift of $1,500. As a YNY Patron you receive the benefits enjoyed by all Philharmonic Patrons, plus access to special events and privileges designed just for the Philharmonic's Young New Yorker Patrons, including:

• Invitations to exclusive YNY Patron events
  
  
• Reserved VIP seating and pre-concert supper at New York Philharmonic Time Warner Concerts in the Parks in Central Park
• Reserved VIP seating and pre-concert supper at the free Memorial Day Concert at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
  
• Listing in the Philharmonic’s Playbill program book
  
• Post-concert YNY Patron reception with guest artists
  
• Dedication of one concert per season to the Young New Yorker Patrons
  
• Invitations to Philharmonic gala benefit evenings
  

Become a Young New Yorker Patron online or simply download the application and mail or fax it to:

Young New Yorker Patrons
Elizabeth McColgan
Associate Director of Patron and Major Gifts
Avery Fisher Hall
New York Philharmonic
10 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York, NY 10023-6970
Telephone: (212) 875-5682
Fax: (212) 875-5716

E-mail: patrons@nyphil.org

Young New Yorker (YNY) Friends of the Philharmonic
This special Friends category welcomes young professionals, ages 21-40. Our Young New Yorker Friends enjoy the benefits offered to all Friends as well as exclusive opportunities available only to these members. Our program is an excellent way for Young New Yorkers at the Friends level to become more involved with our Orchestra. Throughout the season, Young New Yorker Friends will be presented with valuable opportunities that will enhance their Philharmonic experience. Unique lectures and post-concert receptions with our musicians will allow Young New Yorker Friends to mingle with their peers while increasing their knowledge and appreciation of classical music.

We invite you to become a member of our Young New Yorker Friends program with a gift of $150 or more. In addition to enjoying the benefits available exclusively to Young New Yorker Friends, you will also receive Open Rehearsal tickets, email discount ticket offers, and ticketing priority during our "Friends Priority Week." Gifts at a higher level will provide you with increased benefits such as Continental Airlines OnePass miles, invitations to our Patron Lounge, complimentary wine or champagne, and an invitation to a special preview of the next season with our President and Executive Director, Zarin Mehta.

Young New Yorker Friends Membership Levels and Benefits View all membership level details.

Tax deductibility for each level is listed below. If you wish your gift to be fully tax deductible, please indicate that you decline benefits.

Affiliate $150 or more ($60 is non tax deductible)
Fellow $350 or more ($90 is non tax deductible)
Associate $600 or more ($120 is non tax deductible)
Benefactor $1,000 or more ($120 is non tax deductible)
Join this good company of Young New Yorker Friends.

Join the Young New Yorker Friends program online. Or simply download the application and mail or fax it to:

Young New Yorker Friends
Lauren Hersh
Friends Program Manager
Avery Fisher Hall
New York Philharmonic
10 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York, NY 10023-6970
Telephone: (212) 875-5683
Fax: (212) 875-5716
E-mail: friends@nyphil.org

Young New Yorkers for the Philharmonic 2006–07 Subscription Series
Join other Young New Yorkers for a concert series specially selected from the New York Philharmonic's 2006-07 season. You'll share the music, performed by the New York Philharmonic and some of today's hottest soloists and conductors, from seats in a section reserved just for Young New Yorkers. If you wish, you can keep the fun going after the concert with dinner at a Lincoln Center area restaurant. Choose to attend one or both of our exciting series: the Evening Series, with concerts starting at 7:30 p.m., or Inside the Music, with concerts starting at 6:45 p.m. The innovative Inside the Music series is hosted by the irrepressible radio personality Peter Schickele (a.k.a. P.D.Q. Bach), who offers a refreshing and irreverent look at a symphonic masterpiece at each concert.

Evening Series

Remaining Dates:
Thursday, April 19, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Lorin Maazel, conductor
Julia Fischer, violin
BRAHMS Academic Festival Overture
BRAHMS Violin Concerto
BRAHMS Symphony No. 1

Music Director Lorin Maazel leads an all-Brahms program — part of a season-long Brahms Focus — including the Violin Concerto whose technical challenges have inspired the admiration and awe of concert audiences for well over a century. The soloist, Julia Fischer, is one of music's rising stars.

Remaining Dates:
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
6:45 p.m.
Sakari Oramo, conductor
Lisa Batiashvili, violin
SHOSTAKOVICH Violin Concerto No. 1

It was a dangerous time for music in 1948 when Shostakovich was completing his First Violin Concerto -- during Stalin's regime, a month after the notorious Zhdanov Decrees had censured the composer for "bourgeois, formalist deviations." From ominous Nocturne to spectacular Burlesque, the work by a master has transcended political shifts to become a beloved virtuoso vehicle for the soloist and a masterpiece for all time.

Young New Yorkers for the Philharmonic Galas & Special Events
Each year the Young New Yorkers participate in two fundraisers. The sold-out "A Mid-Winter’s Eve" took place on Thursday, February 2, 2006. The evening, which raised over $90,000, began with a New York Philharmonic concert conducted by Jeffrey Kahane. Maestro Kahane also played and conducted Mozart's Piano Concerto in G major and Piano Concerto in D minor. Also featured were Philharmonic Assistant Concertmaster Michelle Kim and Associate Principal Viola Rebecca Young. A gala dinner dance at the Racquet & Tennis Club followed. The evening was made possible by the generous support of Mikimoto, who also donated an Akoya cultured pearl necklace for the raffle prize. Each guest went home with a black crystal tote bag compliments of Target.

Contact:
Georgia Petritsis
Special Events Coordinator
New York Philharmonic
Avery Fisher Hall
10 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York, NY 10023-6970
Telephone: (212) 875-5760
Fax: (212) 875-5716
E-mail: petritsisg@nyphil.org

For additional information, please download the Young New Yorkers for the Philharmonic brochure.