Lyric Opera 2018-2019 Issue 14 West Side Story

L Y R I C O P E R A O F C H I C A G O 42 | May 3 - June 2, 2019 Joseph O. Rubinelli, Jr., Mary Jane Rubinelli, Nicholas J. Lavezzorio, and Joan Lavezzorio Schniedwind MAZZA FOUNDATION Lyric deeply appreciates the abiding friendship and generosity of the Mazza Foundation. Under the guidance of its directors, Mary Jane Rubinelli, Nicholas J. Lavezzorio, Joseph O. Rubinelli, Jr., and Joan Lavezzorio Schniedwind, the Mazza Foundation provided major support for the Student Matinees for many years, helping Lyric introduce the majesty and grandeur of opera to thousands of young people each season. Since 2005, the Mazza Foundation has been part of the production sponsorship family, most recently cosponsoring last season’s new production of Die Walküre and this season’s production of Elektra . Fred and Nancy McDougal LAUTER McDOUGAL CHARITABLE FUND Nancy and her late husband Alfred have provided longstanding, vital support to the Annual Campaign as well as e Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center, including Rising Stars in Concert. is season, Nancy generously gave additional support as a cosponsor of La traviata, and Lyric Unlimited's second year of the Chicago Urban League arts immersion partnership Empower Youth! and An American Dream. THE ANDREW W. MELLON FOUNDATION Lyric is deeply grateful for e AndrewW.Mellon Foundation’s long and tremendous history of support. rough a multi-year commitment to Lyric’s American Horizons initiative in 2000, the Mellon Foundation encouraged presentation of American operas and expansion of the operatic repertory by providing major support for Lyric premieres. During the 2012/13 season, the Mellon Foundation provided leadership funding to launch Lyric’s visionary new Lyric Unlimited programming, which included the Chicago premiere of Cruzar la Cara de la Luna , the world’s rst Mariachi opera. e Andrew W. Mellon Foundation continued its generous partnership with Lyric Unlimited by providing outstanding support for Lyric’s world premiere mariachi opera El Pasado Nunca Se Termina , and continued its unparalleled legacy by cosponsoring Lyric’s world premiere of mainstage production Bel Canto . Most recently, the Mellon Foundation has provided generous leadership funding for Lyric’s Chicago Voices initiative, speci cally focused on the Community Created Performances component, which plays a vital role in bringing together Chicago’s diverse communities and vocal traditions in celebration of the human voice. THE MONUMENT TRUST (UK) Lyric is grateful for the generosity of e Monument Trust and its Chairman of trustees Stewart Grimshaw, who initiated their support for the cosponsorship of Rusalka (2013/14) and cosponsored Anna Bolena (2014/15), Wozzeck (2015/16), e Magic Flute (2016/17), and Orphée et Eurydice (2017/18). e Monument Trust is a passionate supporter of the arts in the U.K. and U.S. and cosponsors Lyric’s new coproduction of Ariodante this season. MR. and MRS. ROBERT S. MORRISON Susan and Bob Morrison are devoted members of the Lyric Opera family. Both are loyal subscribers and patrons who take an active role in nurturing Lyric’s success. Susan Morrison is a leading member of the Women’s Board. Lyric is fortunate to have Bob Morrison serve as a member of its Board of Directors. e Morrisons have generously supported the Opera Ball and Wine Auction as well as the Annual Campaign for many years. ey provided a substantial gift to the Breaking New Ground Campaign and were cosponsors of Lyric's production of Turandot last season. Proud supporters of Lyric’s Musical eatre Initiative, Susan and Bob have cosponsored many of Lyric's musicals including this season's West Side Story. “Lyric reaches patrons at every level. People are here because they love it. ey’re welcomed, embraced, and made to feel part of a family.” Elizabeth Morse Genius THE ELIZABETH MORSE CHARITABLE TRUST Lyric sincerely appreciates the tremendous ongoing support of e Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust, as well as the invaluable leadership of the Trust’s Co-Trustees JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and James L. Alexander. One of two trusts established in memory of Elizabeth Morse Genius, daughter of 19th-century industrialist Charles Hosmer Morse, e Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust supports non-pro t organizations that re ect the values of thrift, humility, industry, self-su ciency, and self-sacri ce, such as Lyric. e Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust, along with its sister trust, the Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust, has cosponsored many mainstage productions. To show its grateful appreciation for e Trust’s generous gift to the Breaking New Ground Campaign, as well as to recognize e Trust’s commitment for more than fteen years to helping build the company’s core capacities and institutional infrastructure, Lyric named one of its key meeting rooms in its executive o ces the Elizabeth Morse Conference Room. ALLAN and ELAINE MUCHIN Allan and Elaine Muchin are longtime, valued members of the Lyric Opera family. Allan served as President and CEO of the company from 2001 to 2006, and is currently Co-Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Directors and serves on the Executive Committee. e Muchins have staunchly supported the Annual Campaign, Operathon, and the Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park concert, and have committed leadership gifts to the Building on Greatness Capital Campaign, the Campaign for Excellence, and the Breaking New Ground Campaign. Lyric is extremely grateful for Allan and Elaine Muchin’s muni cent friendship. NATIONAL ENDOWMENT for the ARTS Our support from the National Endowment for the Arts: Grants awarded by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) have played a leading role in the advancement of Lyric’s programming and expansion of the operatic repertoire, serving the public good by fostering creativity and artistic excellence in America. rough production and program funding as well as a major challenge grant, awards from the NEA have nurtured Lyric’s world-class artistic achievements. e Endowment has funded important artistic initiatives at Lyric such as American Horizons, Great American Voices, and Toward the 21st Century. e NEA has provided vital support for numerous Lyric Opera premieres, new productions, and revivals, most recently last season’s I Puritani , and this season’s Siegfried . THE NEGAUNEE FOUNDATION e founder of e Negaunee Foundation has great a ection for music, the performing arts, and Mozart. ese interests, combined with a strong admiration of Lyric Opera, have been instrumental in bringing operas to Lyric’s mainstage. e Negaunee Foundation has cosponsored many productions, most recently last season’s productions of Così fan tutte and Jesus Christ Superstar . is season the foundation is the lead sponsor of both Idomeneo and West Side Story . e Negaunee Foundation has also made a generous gift to the Breaking New Ground Campaign. Lyric is very fortunate to be among the Chicago cultural institutions bene ting from e Negaunee Foundation’s leadership and nancial commitment. Lyric is honored to have e Negaunee Foundation’s president serve as a member of its Board of Directors and Audit Committee.