2025-26

Harris Theater Presents Consortium

Members of the Harris Theater Presents Consortium believe deeply in the Theater's mission and appreciate the company of like-minded performing arts enthusiasts. The HTP Consortium supports the presentation of musicians and dancers who profoundly influence the landscapes of their respective art forms. They come together as donors to help ensure that the Theater can continue to present the very best of our city, our nation, and the world. Click here to join this wonderful community of Harris Theater Presents supporters.

Consortium members gain access to special events and exclusive benefits. Explore each level of Consortium Membership below and the associated benefits. For any questions about these benefits and how they are redeemed, please contact Cate Mascari, Director of Donor Relations at cmascari@harristheaterchicago.org.

Levels of Support

Intermission refreshments in the Donor Room every HTP performance
Invitations to VIP post-performance receptions
Invitations to special Consortium member events
Year-long recognition in HTP digital program books
Single ticket 40% off + waived handling fees until 10/1/25 (20% after Oct 1, 2025
Early access to 40% off subscription renewal for the 2026-27 season
Two (2) Access Tickets for Community Heroes Night personal invitations

Intermission refreshments in the Donor Room every HTP performance
Invitations to VIP post-performance receptions
Invitations to special Consortium member events
Year-long recognition in HTP digital program books
Single ticket 40% off + waived handling fees until 10/1/25 (20% after Oct 1, 2025
Early access to 40% off subscription renewal for the 2026-27 season
Two (2) Access Tickets for Community Heroes Night personal invitations
Two (2) complimentary tickets to the HTP performance of your choice

Intermission refreshments in the Donor Room every HTP performance
Invitations to VIP post-performance receptions
Invitations to special Consortium member events
Year-long recognition in HTP digital program books
Single ticket 40% off + waived handling fees until 10/1/25 (20% after Oct 1, 2025
Early access to 40% off subscription renewal for the 2026-27 season
Four (4) Access Tickets for Community Heroes Night personal invitations
Two (2) complimentary tickets to the HTP performance of your choice
Development Team concierge ticket assistance for highly sold performances

Intermission refreshments in the Donor Room every HTP performance
Invitations to VIP post-performance receptions
Invitations to special Consortium member events
Year-long recognition in HTP digital program books
Single ticket 40% off + waived handling fees until 10/1/25 (20% after Oct 1, 2025
Early access to 40% off subscription renewal for the 2026-27 season
Six (6) Access Tickets for Community Heroes Night personal invitations
Two (2) complimentary tickets to the HTP performance of your choice
Development Team concierge ticket assistance for highly sold performances
Option to designate support for HTP Community Engagement

Intermission refreshments in the Donor Room every HTP performance
Invitations to VIP post-performance receptions
Invitations to special Consortium member events
Year-long recognition in HTP digital program books
Single ticket 40% off + waived handling fees until 10/1/25 (20% after Oct 1, 2025
Early access to 40% off subscription renewal for the 2026-27 season
Ten (10) Access Tickets for Community Heroes Night personal invitations
Two (2) complimentary tickets to the HTP performance of your choice
Development Team concierge ticket assistance for highly sold performances
Option to designate support for HTP Community Engagement
Invitation to donor dinner with Wu Han

The following list is the events we are planning to host this upcoming season. Consortium Members will receive a special invite to join us leading up to each one. Please note that all programming and events are subject to change at the behest of the Harris Theater staff and artists.

Consortium Kick-off Reception
Mix at Six — Damon Locks's Black Monument Ensemble
Friday, October 24, 2025

Opening Night Reception
Joffrey at the Harris: Matters of the Heart
Thursday, November 6, 2025

Community Heroes Night
CMS I — Mozart’s Viola Quintet in C Major
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Post-performance reception in the Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Lower Lobby

Reception after Steve Hackman and Chicago Philharmonic's Performance
Beethoven X Beyoncé
Thursday, November 20, 2025

Holiday Reception and Toast
CMS II — Brandenburg Concertos
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Post-performance reception in the Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Lower Lobby

Community Engagement with Wu Han
Friday, December 5, 2025
Masterclass observation at the Music Institute of Chicago, Evanston, with a lunch following.

Consortium Night at the Newberry Library
January/February 2026 - Date TBD
Exclusive tour with special collection access

Backstage Tour prior to GALLIM's Performance
Bodies of Matter
Thursday, February 5, 2026 / 6:30 p.m. Tour
Backstage tour with HT President and CEO Lori Dimun prior to the 7:30PM performance

Reception after Silkroad Ensemble Performance
Sanctuary: The Power of Resonance and Ritual
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Post-performance reception in the Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Lower Lobby

Reception for Sidi Larbi and Eastman's Performance
Nomad
Thursday, April 23, 2026

3rd Annual HT Donor Appreciation Reception
CMS IV — Saint-Saëns, Vieuxtemps, and Fauré
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Reception celebrating Consortium members, Super Subscribers, Sponsors, and other HT donor groups

All programming and events are subject to change

The following are the current members of the 2025-26 HTP Consortium Cohort. Each of these individuals contributed $ 500+ to join the Harris Theater in its mission of being Chicago's home for music and dance, connecting diverse audiences with outstanding artists from across the city, the nation, and the world.

Abby McCormick O'Neil, Consortium Chair

Sandra P Guthman and Jack Guthman

Elizabeth Liebman

Nancy Dehmlow

Ted Grady and Dr. Ross Slotten

Dr. Lynn Hauser and Dr. Neil Ross

Susan G. Feibus and Tom Geoghegan

Pam Crutchfield

Simin and Quin Frazer

Franco La Marca

Michael McStraw and Andy Flaherty

Stella Greener

William Ziemann

Taylor and Carrie Olivia Adams

Thomas J. O'Keefe

Peter and Jill Litton

Arthur Frank

Donald A. Dome, Jr.

Michael C. Cleavenger

Bettylu and Dr. Paul Saltzman

Kevin McGirr

Shaun and Andrew K. Block

Leo and Cathy Miserendino

Dana and Dr. Michael Treister

Winifred Eggers

Dr. Michael Flores and Dr. Alan Grigg

Gary Johnson and Brenda Ashley

Queta and Ronald Bauer

Elizabeth W. McKenna

Dr. Zoe Quan and John Gable

Alisa Katzen and Gary Ramsay

Dale and David Ginsburg

Patti Eylar and Charles Gardner

Rebecca and Patrick Kempton

Kay and Michael Olthoff

Bernard Bartilad

Eric Jensen and Diane McKeever

James Peterson and Kathleen Beaulieu

Michael and Linda Welsh

Maecenas

Kristin Stewart and Matthew Hicks

Karen and Marvin Herman

Dr. Lynda Lane

William Bein

Caroline and Charles Huebner

Brandon Barton

Kathleen and Monte Lewis

Dr. Susan Bass Noel

Nancy L. Hess

Mark Kozloff

John and Jami Gekas

Sandra McNaughton