Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Lyric Opera House | 20 North Wacker Drive
  • 5:30-6 PM | Cocktails and Registration
  • 6-7 PM | Performance and Conversation
  • 7-9 PM | Reception with Delicious Bites

Experience an unforgettable evening with the Joffrey Women's Board while championing the future of dance. Featuring inspiring performances, refreshing cocktails, and delectable bites, anticipate the extraordinary as we celebrate the Joffrey's education programs.

Individual Ticket | $350

  • Purchase Tickets
  • Seating is general admission. If you are interested in group seating, please contact the Events Office at [email protected] to learn about our sponsorship opportunities.
  • Tax-deductible portion - $200

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Sponsorships Start at $5,000

-Business sector exclusivity 

- Topline visual recognition on all digital and printed JoffreyNext materials – “COMPANY/INDIVIDUAL presents JoffreyNext” 

- Logo recognition on all night-of event materials, including step-and-repeat 

- Reserved performance seating for 20 guests 

- All benefits afforded previous levels

- Become a Presenting Sponsor

- Tax-deductible portion - $47,000

- Verbal recognition at JoffreyNext as Producing Sponsor 

- Reserved performance seating for 15 guests  

- Complimentary Valet

- All benefits afforded previous levels

- Become a Producing Sponsor

- Tax-deductible portion - $22,750

- Opportunity to “name” an element or space at the JoffreyNext event (LEVEL EXCLUSIVE)

- Logo recognition as “JoffreyNext Producing Sponsor in all marketing materials, including digital communications, website, and social media

- Reserved performance seating for 10 guests  

- All benefits afforded previous levels

- Become a Principal Sponsor

- Tax-deductible portion - $13,500

- Level-specific (with logo) recognition in all JoffreyNext event-related marketing materials

- Level-specific (with logo) visual recognition at JoffreyNext event  

- Level-specific Corporate Partner benefits for the 2024-2025 season

- Reserved performance seating for 10 guests  

- All benefits afforded previous levels

- Become a Lead Sponsor

Tax-deductible portion - $8,500

- Box Sponsor recognition in marketing materials including digital communications, and website 

- Box Sponsor recognition at JoffreyNext event  

- Reserved performance box seating for eight guests  

- Invitation to pre-event sponsor reception

- Become a Box Sponsor

Tax-deductible portion - $3,800

Honoring the Joffrey's Education Programs

Suzanne Lopez, Abbott Academy Director

Linda Swayze, Director of Community Engagement

Announcing the Conversation

Houston Thomas, 2024 Winning Works Choreographer

Ashley Wheater MBE, The Mary B. Galvin Artistic Director

Joffrey Women's Board President | Farissa Knox

JoffreyNext Co-Chairs | Anna Assenmacher and Kyoko Crawford

JoffreyNext Committee | Ms. Carolyn A. Blessing, Jaya Canaan, Jillian Cole, Ellen Distelheim, Ellie Forman, Sandi Hartstein, Joanna Hwu, Jessica Jecmen, Candace Collins Jordan, Sandy Mandel, Nicole Marie Pittmon, Nancy Sussman, Magnes Welsh

About the Joffrey Women's Board

Founded in 2002, the Women’s Board advances the activities and prominence of The Joffrey Ballet as a leading cultural and educational institution.

Members embrace the spirit of philanthropy, expressing their passion for the Joffrey through advocacy and support. The Women’s Board raises over $2 million annually for The Joffrey Ballet. Members promote special, mission-driven fundraising efforts, such as The Nutcracker Costume Maintenance Initiative and the Joffrey’s Community Engagement programs. 

Learn more here.

Event Inquiries

JoffreyNext Sponsors

JoffreyNext Sponsors

Producing Sponsors

  • Make It Better Foundation
  • D. Elizabeth Price
  • Robert's Pizza and Dough Co.

Lead Sponsors

  • Daniel and Pamella DeVos Foundation
  • Anne L. Kaplan
  • Liz Stiffel

Box Sponsors

  • Anna Assenmacher and Kyoko Crawford
  • Merritt and Adam DeWitt
  • Sandi and Barry Hartstein
  • Nathan Tannenbaum Foundation, Inc.
  • Taft