Young Friends support Philadelphia Ballet by joining our engaging community with an annual contribution of $100. Benefits include:

• 30% discount on all single tickets for Philadelphia Ballet performances at the Academy of Music
• Access to the Supporter Lounge in the Academy of Music ballroom during preshow and intermission receptions for complimentary wine and treats
• 20% discount on all items at the Philadelphia Ballet boutique (both in the theater and online)
• Invitations to special events including our annual Gala and other behind-the-scenes opportunities specifically designed to bring Young Friends together

Young Friends with Curtain Pass support Philadelphia Ballet as season ticket subscribers at a discounted rate. Benefits include all those listed above, plus:

• Full-season subscription with option to add George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®
  • 2026/27 season performances include Stars and Stripes Forever!, Dance at Great Velocity, Cinderella, and Don Quixote
• George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® add-on tickets available for $55 each*
• Four (4) discounted add-on tickets per production for $45 each*
• Dedicated ticket assistance service from Philadelphia Ballet team members

*Discounted add-on tickets are subject to availability and exclude Parquet/Balcony Box seats. Please allow for a processing period of 24 hours after purchasing your Curtain Pass before purchasing your add-on tickets.

For more information about Curtain Pass subscriptions, contact Grace Acquilano, Major Gifts Associate, at [email protected].

Young Leaders create a huge impact at Philadelphia Ballet by contributing $1,200 each year (or monthly gifts of $100 from August-July). Benefits include all those listed above, plus:

• Four (4) complimentary tickets to each ballet repertoire in the 2026/27 season (including George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker)
  • You may move these tickets around at your leisure—adding or subtracting tickets for each repertoire except for The Nutcracker (you may not add, only subtract, from the four tickets you have available for this one).
  • Tickets will be available to select one (1) month prior to Opening Night.
  • You have access to any available seat in the house, except for Parquet and Balcony Boxes.
  • You may email us to ask to be upgraded to Parquet and Balcony Boxes for any performance you attend, and we will try to accommodate your request.
• 50% discount on all additional tickets for Philadelphia Ballet performances at the Academy of Music (simply coordinate with our team to make these purchases).
• Invitations to special events, including our annual Gala, with Leadership Barre Society members and other behind-the-scenes opportunities, including:
  • Select open dress, technical, and/or studio rehearsals
    • Thursday, October 8 – 1:00 PM – Stars and Stripes Forever! Dress Rehearsal
    • Wednesday, November 4 or Wednesday, November 18 – 3:00 PM – Company Rehearsal/Studio Visit
    • Tuesday, February 16 or Thursday, February 18 – 3:00 PM – Company Rehearsal/Studio Visit
    • Wednesday, March 3 – 5:30 PM – Cinderella Technical Rehearsal and Cocktail Reception
    • Thursday, March 4 – 1:00 PM – Cinderella Dress Rehearsal
    • Tuesday, April 13 or Thursday, April 15 – 3:00 PM – Company Rehearsal/Studio Visit
  • Donor Appreciation Dinners (choose one)
    • Thursday, October 15 – 5:00 PM – Dance at Great Velocity Donor Appreciation Dinner (at The Acorn Club)
    • Saturday, May 1 – 4:30 PM – Don Quixote Donor Appreciation Dinner (at Estia Restaurant)
• VIP concierge ticket assistance service from Philadelphia Ballet team members
• Advance notice of principal casting for all productions

Please note: Young Leaders contributions do not qualify for tax deduction as the value of benefits exceeds the total gift. 

Join Young Friends!

When making your gift, be sure to check the Young Friends option on our online form. For monthly and quarterly giving options, or any other questions, email Emily Kernan, Campaign Director, at [email protected] or Grace Acquilano, Major Gifts Associate, at [email protected].