Join the Pittsburgh Opera New Guard and experience everything Pittsburgh Opera has to offer! The New Guard is a community for young professionals, ages 21-40, who have a passion for Pittsburgh Opera. Don't forget to add yourself to the New Guard Facebook Group.
Want to be on the in for all of our New Guard perks and events? You'll be invited to exclusive events, have access to the New Guard Lounge at opening night performances at the Benedum, and more! Purchase your membership online today.
2021 New Guard Happy Hour at Scarpino (photo credit: David Bachman)
2021 New Guard Happy Hour at Scarpino (photo credit: David Bachman)
2021 New Guard Happy Hour at Scarpino (photo credit: David Bachman)
2021 New Guard Happy Hour at Scarpino (photo credit: David Bachman)
2021 New Guard Happy Hour at Scarpino (photo credit: David Bachman)
2021 New Guard Happy Hour at Scarpino (photo credit: David Bachman)
The benefits you'll receive with your yearly New Guard Membership are:
Two complimentary tickets (with an individual membership) or four complimentary tickets (with a dual membership) to an upcoming performance of your choice, seated at best availability subject to performance availability.
Upon choosing performance dates for comp tickets, allow a few days for processing.
You'll be added to our Pittsburgh Opera New Guard E-Newsletter to stay up to date on all New Guard happenings.
20% discount on additional tickets
Special rates to Pittsburgh Opera Special Events
Free admission to all New Guard Events
Admission and special promotions for collaborative events with other Pittsburgh young professional organizations
Summer Salon Happy Hour – 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 New Guard members.
Opening Night Happy Hours – Celebrate each opera’s opening night with a pre-show happy hour at local restaurants and watering holes, complete with food discounts and custom-cocktails created to tie into the production.
LGBTQ+/Ally Night – Join us every year on opening night of our first Benedum spring opera to raise a glass to a good cause. With your discounted ticket, enjoy pre-show drinks and intermissions in a private lounge at the Benedum. A portion of each ticket sale for this event supports a local LGBTQ+ organization.
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.
