Did you know that ticket sales cover only 30% of the cost of producing the high-quality opera that Lyric Opera patrons have come to expect? We rely on support from individual donors, foundations, and corporations to cover the remaining expenses associated with staging operas and delivering numerous education and outreach programs to the community. There are many ways that you can support our efforts to ensure that present and future audiences experience the excellence of Lyric Opera.

Individual Giving
Set the stage for another season of great performances with your generous gift.

Join our Annual Fund today!

Corporate Giving
With more than 22,000 visitors during our season, linking your company name with the Lyric Opera makes good business sense.

Join your corporate peers and enjoy the many benefits of Corporate Council membership

Planned Giving
A planned gift is a unique way to ensure that your voice will be heard at the Lyric Opera for many years in the future.

Learn how to entrust your legacy with the Lyric Opera

Endowment
The Lyric Opera Endowment Fund was established to provide financial security to continue the company's artistic and outreach programs.

Learn about the Lyric Opera Endowment

Lyric Opera Ball
Founded in 1987, the Lyric Opera Circle is responsible for presenting the annual Lyric Opera Ball with a silent auction each spring. The Ball has raised more than $5 million for the Company. Membership in this organization is limited and by invitation only.

Discover how to attend the 2010 Lyric Opera Ball

Lyric & Leathers: A Ride for the Lyric Opera
Participants can put on their favorite jeans and join riders for a one-hour motorcycle ride that starts at the Lyric Theatre, returns to the Lyric Theatre for lunch, a fabulous raffle, and much more!

Find out how to participate

Michelle LaPointe
Director of Development
816-471-4933 x110
mlapointe@kcopera.org

Nancy Steinacker
Associate Director of Development
816-471-4933 x111
nsteinacker@kcopera.org

Kate Rieke
Corporate/Individual Giving Manager
816-471-4933 x112
krieke@kcopera.org

Daren Stimpert
Special Events/Database Manager
816-471-4933 x114
dstimpert@kcopera.org