40th Anniversary Gala

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JUNE 12, 2026

For 40 years, Chicago Shakespeare Theater has brought stories to life in Chicago and beyond: illuminating imaginations, welcoming new audiences, and inspiring generations of artists and students across our city.

This season, we celebrate a momentous milestone: our ruby anniversary.

Join us as we Revel in Ruby, an evening honoring four decades of powerful theater making and propelling CST into its bold future.

Sponsorship Available Now

Honor 40 years of powerful storytelling and help propel Chicago Shakespeare Theater into its future.

DIAMOND 40th Season Sponsor $100,000

Premiere ticket package to the Gala for 10
Includes pre- and post-show festivities
Prominent recognition in all Gala materials, advertising & lobby signage
Premiere recognition in full-page Gala ad in program for the first show of the 40th year
40 complimentary tickets to 2025/26 Season
Year-long recognition in donor listings as a Season Sponsor
Opportunity to host a private pre-show reception during the 2026/27 Season
Opportunity to attend opening nights throughout the 2026/2027 Season

RUBY Sponsor $50,000

Premiere ticket package to the Gala for 10
Includes pre- and post-show festivities
Prominent recognition in all Gala materials, advertising, & lobby signage
Premiere recognition in full-page Gala ad in program for the first show of the 40th year
20 complimentary tickets to 2025/26 Season
Year-long recognition in donor listings
Opportunity to host a private pre-show reception during the 2025/26 Season

EMERALD Sponsor $25,000

VIP ticket package to the Gala for 10
Includes pre- and post-show festivities
Recognition in all Gala materials & lobby signage
Prominent recognition in full-page Gala ad in program for the first show of the 40th year
Year-long recognition in donor listings

SAPPHIRE Sponsor $10,000

Ticket package to the Gala for 10
Includes pre- and post-show festivities
Recognition in full-page Gala ad in program for the first show of the 40th year
Year-long recognition in donor listings

OPAL Sponsor $5,000

Ticket package to the Gala for 5
Includes pre- and post-show festivities
Recognition in full-page Gala ad in program for the first show of the 40th year
Year-long recognition in donor listings

To secure an individual sponsorship, contact our Chief Development Officer, Stacy Shafer Peterson

To secure a corporate sponsorship, contact our Associate Director of Development, Institutional Giving, Elizabeth Aranza

Please consider making a donation if you are unable to attend.

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Co-Chairs: Carole Segal & Steve Brodsky

Committee:

Donna Welch
Judy Loseff
Jamie Stone O’Brien
Richard Porter
Steve Solomon

Jillisa Brittan
Liz Brodsky
Aaron Hoffman
Kate Blomgren
Lance Richards