Lyric Opera 2019-2020 Issue 8 Madama Butterfly

LAUTER MCDOUGAL CHARITABLE FUND Nancy and her late husband Alfred have provided longstanding, vital support to the Annual Campaign as well as The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center, including Rising Stars in Concert. This season, Nancy generously gave additional support to cosponsor Madama Butterfly , Lyric Unlimited’s Chicago premiere of Blue , and the Chicago Urban League arts immersion partnership Empower Youth . THE MONUMENT TRUST (UK) Lyric is grateful for the generosity of The Monument Trust and its Chairman of trustees Stewart Grimshaw, who initiated their support for the cosponsorship of Rusalka in 2013|14 and five productions since, including last season's Ariodante. The Monument Trust is a passionate supporter of the arts in the U.K. and U.S. 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. The Morrisons have generously supported the Opera Ball and Wine Auction as well as the Annual Campaign for many years. They provided a substantial gift to the Breaking New Ground Campaign and supported the Renee Fleming 25th Anniversary Gala. Proud sponsors of Lyric’s Musical Theatre Initiative, Susan and Bob have cosponsored many of Lyric's musicals including last season's West Side Story. “Lyric reaches patrons at every level. People are here because they love it. They’re welcomed, embraced, and made to feel part of a family.” THE ELIZABETH MORSE CHARITABLE TRUST Lyric sincerely appreciates the tremendous ongoing support of The 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, The Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust supports non-profit organizations that reflect the values of thrift, humility, industry, self-sufficiency, and self-sacrifice, such as Lyric. The 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 The Trust’s generous gift to the Breaking New Ground Campaign, as well as to recognize The Trust’s commitment for more than fifteen years helping build the company’s core capacities and institutional infrastructure, Lyric named one of its key meeting rooms in its executive offices the Elizabeth Morse Conference Room. ALLAN AND ELAINE MUCHIN Allan and Elaine Muchin are longtime, valued members of the Lyric family. Allan served as President and CEO of Lyric from 2001 to 2006 and is currently Co-Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Directors and serves on the Executive Committee. The 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. Allan and Elaine recently became members of Lyric's production sponsorship family with their cosponsorship of this season's Barber of Seville . Lyric is extremely grateful for Allan and Elaine Muchin’s munificent 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. Through production and program funding as well as a major challenge grant, awards from the NEA have nurtured Lyric’s world-class artistic achievements. The Endowment has funded important artistic initiatives at Lyric such as American Horizons, Great American Voices, and Toward the 21st Century. The NEA has provided vital support for numerous Lyric Opera premieres, new productions, and revivals, most recently last season’s Siegfried and this season’s Ring cycle. THE NEGAUNEE FOUNDATION The founder of The Negaunee Foundation has great affection for music, the performing arts, and Mozart. These interests, combined with a strong admiration of Lyric, have been instrumental in bringing operas to Lyric’s mainstage. The Negaunee Foundation has cosponsored many productions, most recently last season’s productions of Idomeneo and West Side Story . This season the foundation is the lead sponsor of both Don Giovanni and 42 nd Street . The 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 benefiting from The Negaunee Foundation’s leadership and financial commitment. Lyric is honored to have The Negaunee Foundation’s president serve as a member of its Board of Directors and Audit Committee. Fred and Nancy McDougal Lyric Opera of Chicago | 53 Elizabeth Morse Genius