Donate to Skylight
Your gift helps support artists, productions, education programs, and accessible theatre experiences throughout the season.
Support Skylight
We invite you to become part of Skylight Music Theatre’s legacy as a friend and donor throughout the year. Skylight showcases exciting and captivating music theatre productions with 100+ performances during our 5-production season, and yet subscriptions and ticket sales cover just 52% of the costs incurred to operate Milwaukee’s home for music theatre all year long.
Photo By: Mark Frohna
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, every donation matters. Each patron, new friend, fellow artist, community and corporate leader who makes a gift to support our productions, restoration of our venue, or our education programs demonstrates their sustaining commitment to the arts as a central part of Milwaukee. Join us today to make a difference through the power of art, leave your mark in the city of Milwaukee, and make history with Skylight Music Theatre.
Donations are tax-deductible as permitted by the Internal Revenue Service. Skylight Music Theatre’s Federal Identification Number (EIN) is 39-0975374
Our Mission
Our mission at Skylight Music Theatre is to celebrate the transformative power of the musical and theatrical arts through innovation, education, and entertainment for Milwaukee’s diverse community.
Our vision is to become a nationally recognized, premiere destination for music theater where new and reimagined musicals are created and thrive, innovative education programs flourish, and community gathers to be inspired by passion, creativity, and commitment to artistic excellence.
Our Supporters
Join a community of supporters whose generosity helps keep music theatre thriving in Milwaukee.
Volunteer
Become part of the guest experience, assist with seating, and support front-of-house while enjoying performances at Skylight.
Make A Donation
Your gift helps sustain professional music theatre, arts education, community engagement, and the preservation of one of Milwaukee’s most treasured performing arts venues.
General Operating Support
Support the productions, artists, staff, and day-to-day operations that bring Skylight’s season to life and allow us to invest where funding is needed most.
Restoration & Preservation Efforts
Help preserve and enhance the historic Broadway Theatre Center through ongoing restoration projects, facility improvements, and long-term stewardship.
Educational Programs
Expand access to arts education opportunities like our KidsWrites, SongBook, and Student Matinee programs that inspire creativity, build confidence, and connect students of all ages to the power of music theatre.
Sponsor a Production
Demonstrate your commitment to keeping live music theatre onstage through individual, corporate, or community sponsorship of a season production.
Join us Behind the Curtain
Make a gift to Skylight and join the Skylight Circle. As a community that cares deeply about the arts in Milwaukee, we are proud to invite you to special donor and subscriber-only events, one of which is our Behind the Curtain event. Prior to opening night of each production, Behind the Curtain offers an intimate gathering to hear from Artistic Director Michael Unger and special guests from the production. The night offers a community-friendly atmosphere with refreshments and a cash bar, and concludes with sneak peeks of live rehearsals in the Cabot Theatre. Our supporters witness the professionalism of our creative teams and gather together with like-minded community members.
Other Ways to Give
Sponsor A Production
Connect your business or organization with thousands of engaged audience members while directly supporting a Skylight production. Sponsorship opportunities include recognition, hospitality benefits, and customized partnership packages.
Employer Match
Many employers match charitable contributions made by their employees. Check with your Human Resources department to see whether your gift to Skylight can be doubled or even tripled.
Tax-Advantaged Gifting – Donor-Advised Fund
Recommend a grant from your donor-advised fund to support Skylight Music Theatre. Donor-advised funds provide a simple and tax-efficient way to make charitable gifts.
Make a Tribute Gift
Honor a loved one, celebrate a special occasion, or recognize someone who has made a difference in your life with a tribute gift to Skylight Music Theatre.
Our Legacy Society
Leave a lasting impact through a planned gift. Legacy Society members help ensure that future generations can experience professional music theatre, arts education, and community engagement at Skylight.
Gift Stock
If you are planning to give electronic stock, please share the following information with your broker:
Brokerage: Robert W. Baird
DTC #: 0547
Acct #: 7476-1679
Acct Name: Skylight Music Theatre Corp. PAM Ultra Short
EIN: 39-0975374
Have Questions About Donating?
Our Development team is happy to discuss giving opportunities, donor benefits, planned giving options, and ways to maximize your impact.
Interested in Viewing our Financial Statements?
We are committed to transparency and responsible stewardship. Review our annual financial reports and organizational documents to learn more about Skylight’s impact and operations.
Need to Request Donated Tickets from Skylight?
Skylight supports schools, nonprofits, and community organizations through donated ticket opportunities when available. Requests are reviewed based on availability and organizational need.
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Become a Skylight subscriber and enjoy flexible access to the season while helping bring bold, live theatre to our community. Your subscription supports artists, productions and the future of Skylight.