BENEFITS
Membership Benefits
Whether you choose a Standard or Deluxe membership, you'll enjoy exciting perks designed to connect you with the art and community you love:
- Complimentary Tickets
Enjoy 2 free tickets with a Standard membership or 4 free tickets with a Deluxe membership to any upcoming Pittsburgh Opera performance of your choice—best available seating, subject to availability.
(Please allow a few days for processing after you select your performance.) - Discounted Access to Special Events
Receive exclusive member pricing for Pittsburgh Opera special events throughout the season. - Invitations to Collaborative Events
Invitations and special access to fun and engaging events co-hosted with other Pittsburgh professional groups. - Networking Opportunities
Connect with fellow members, arts supporters, and creative professionals in a welcoming, social setting. - New Guard E-Newsletter
Stay in the know with our New Guard newsletter—your source for upcoming events, insider updates, and more.
PURCHASE A MEMBERSHIP
Standard Annual Membership
Replaces a single membership
$100/year
- 2 complimentary tickets to any performance(s) of your choice
- 20% off additional ticket purchases
- Valid for 1 person or 2 people in the same household
Deluxe Annual Membership
Replaces a dual membership
$150/year
- 4 complimentary tickets to any performance(s) of your choice
- 30% off additional ticket purchases
- Valid for 1 person or 2 people in the same household
Purchase a membership online.
For more information, contact Katie Sabo.
NEW GUARD + GALAXY SOCIETY
This season, New Guard members can join Pittsburgh Opera’s Galaxy Society at a reduced rate. Enjoy networking and complimentary hospitality in the donor lounge, white glove ticket service, special behind-the-scenes invitations and more.
Benefits:
- Donor Lounge networking and hospitality at the Benedum Center and other select venues for you and a guest, including complimentary drinks and light bites
- Ticket concierge service and access to the best seats in the house
- Complimentary VIP parking for Benedum Center performances
- Invitations to all Sitzprobe rehearsals with a reception featuring wine, cheese, and socializing
- Admission to all Dress Rehearsals
- Access to exclusive backstage experiences and select artist receptions
- Opportunities to network and learn more about social impact, philanthropic giving, and what it means to ensure your legacy
- Name recognition in Pittsburgh Opera program books
Galaxy Society membership is regularly priced at $3,500, but New Guard members can join with a gift of just $2,000.
Questions? Contact Katie Sabo.
RECURRING NEW GUARD EVENTS
Recurring New Guard Events
- Summer Salon Happy Hour – Join us on Thursday, September 25! Get a jump on the new opera season with all your New Guard friends! The Summer Salon features a live performance from our Resident Artists, free food, plus a free drink ticket for pre-registration. Pre-register here!
- LGBTQ+/Ally Night – Join us every year to raise a glass to a good cause. With your discounted ticket, enjoy pre-show and intermission drinks and light bites in a private lounge near the Byham. *A portion of each ticket sale for this event supports a local LGBTQ+ organization.
This season's LGBTQ+/Ally Night will be held on the Saturday performance of Fellow Travelers, November 15, 2025 at the Byham Theater.
NEW GUARD EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
The Pittsburgh Opera New Guard Executive Council helps strategize, plan, organize, and promote New Guard events, activities, and more. These dedicated volunteers are crucial to the New Guard's continued success.
Current Council members are:
- Kristin Taucher, President
- Rebecca Dyas, President Emeritus
- Beth Pindilli, Membership Engagement
- Elizabeth Groch, Membership Engagement
- Tylar Zamary, Social Chair & FPO Liaison
- Mary Davis, Communications
- Sally Neidhard, Communications
- Danielle Katz, Member at Large
Please contact Katie Sabo if you are interested in joining!
