2026 Gala Sponsorship Opportunities


SHINING STAR $10,000

  • Full-page color ad in 2026 Gala Online Program Book (qty 500) AND 2026-2027 Theatre Online Program (circ 10,000)

  • Logo displayed on the following: Event Signage, Save the Date, 2026 Gala Invitation, 2026 Gala Web Page, Citadel Theatre Facebook and Instagram Page, Theatre Foyer Banner, and in constant contact e-mailings (circ 40,000/month)

  • Special Theatre Privileges: Behind the Scenes Tour, Rehearsals, Designer Presentation, First Read Throughs/Meet the Cast, Preview Nights

  • Includes 10 pre-reception VIP tickets


CELEBRATE $5,000

  • Half-page 4/color ad in 2026 Online Gala Program Book (qty 500) AND 2026-2027 Theatre Online Program (circ 10,000)

  • Logo displayed on the following: Event Signage, Save the Date, 2026 Gala Invitation, 2026 Gala Web Page, Citadel Theatre Facebook and Instagram Page, Theatre Foyer Banner, and in constant contact e-mailings (circ 40,000/month)

  • Includes 4 pre-reception VIP tickets

  • Four premier seats to Opening Night of four shows (16 tickets total)


GET THE PARTY STARTED $2,500

  • Quarter-page 4/color ad in 2026 Gala Online Program Book (qty 500) AND 2026-2027 Theatre Online Program (circ 10,000)

  • Logo displayed on the following: Event Signage, Save the Date, 2026 Gala Invitation, 2026 Gala Web Page, Citadel Theatre Facebook and Instagram Page, Theatre Foyer Banner, and in constant contact e-mailings (circ 40,000/month)

  • Includes 2 pre-reception VIP tickets

  • 2 premier seats to Opening Night of four shows (8 tickets total)


UPTOWN FUNK $1,000

  • Quarter-page color ad in 2026 Gala Online Program Book

  • Logo displayed on the following: Save the Date, 2026 Gala Invitation; 2026 Gala Web Page; Citadel Theatre Facebook and Instagram Page, Theatre Foyer Banner, and in constant contact e-mailings (circ 40,000/month)

  • 2 premier seats to Opening Night of two shows (4 tickets total)


 Please mail to 825 S Waukegan Rd. A8, PMB 123, Lake Forest, IL 60045;

or sign up online at the links above. Email ellenp@citadeltheatre.org for any questions