Friends of City Center

Join as a Friend of City Center member today starting at $100 and your Encores! seats will be ready and waiting!

As a member, you’ll subscribe and secure your seats two weeks before the general public to our 2025 season of hidden musical theater gems: Urinetown, Love Life, and The Wild Party.

Our exclusive member presale period starts Tue Aug 6 at 12 noon, so join today for access!

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Friends of City Center

Advance Access. Dress Rehearsals. Special Events.
Find the membership level that’s right for you and help us do what ticket revenue alone cannot – bring the best of the performing arts to New York audiences all year long.

Enthusiast | $100

Fully tax deductible

  • Presale access for select New York City Center mainstage and studio events

  • Invitation to daytime dance rehearsals (4 passes)

  • Access to member-only premium digital content, including conversations with artists, behind-the-scenes videos, and an archive of the recent Studio 5 digital series

  • Membership Hotline

  • Member newsletter

  • Discounts at neighborhood businesses

  • Periodic ticket offers

Applause | $250

Fully tax deductible

All Enthusiast level benefits plus:

  • Two additional passes to daytime dance rehearsals (6 passes total)  

  • Invitation to evening Encores! dress rehearsals (2 passes)

  • Discount voucher at Jill Framer Cohen Boutique

Bravo | $500

Non-deductible goods and services: $40

All Applause level benefits plus:

  • Two additional passes to daytime dance rehearsals (8 passes total)  

  • Invitation to Encores! Kick-Off Event (+1 guest)

  • Invitation to exclusive backstage tour (+1 guest)

  • One free ticket exchange per production (based on availability)

Ovation | $1000

Non-deductible goods and services: $80

All Bravo level benefits plus:

  • Two additional passes to daytime dance rehearsals (10 passes total)  

  • Two additional passes to evening Encores! dress rehearsals (4 passes total)

  • Shuman Patrons Lounge access (2 times)

  • Voucher for two drinks in commemorative cups

  • Recognition in Program

Spotlight | $1500

Non-deductible goods and services: $80

All Ovation level benefits plus:

  • Two additional passes to daytime dance rehearsals (12 passes total)  

  • Two additional passes to evening Encores! dress rehearsals (6 passes total)

  • House seat access with waived handling fees (1 time)

  • Shuman Patrons Lounge access (Unlimited)

As a Patron, you’ll enjoy guaranteed access to the best seats for sold-out shows, year-round personalized concierge service, and invitations to special events and dress rehearsals. You’ll also play a critical role in City Center’s mission-driven programming, affordable access initiatives, and community engagement programs.
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Under 40? Circle members receive year-round invitations to artist conversations, dress rehearsals, and cocktail receptions alongside a season of world-class artistic programs.
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For more information, feel free to email us or give us a call at 212.763.1206.