JoffreyNext: Supporting the Artists of Tomorrow
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
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