Washington Savoyards

The Washington Savoyards is the professional light opera company of Washington. It performs comic and light opera and musical theatre.

The Savoyards seeks to make light opera and musical theatre accessible and enjoyable to all in the Washington metropolitan area. The Company holds a unique place in the Washington area’s cultural scene as the only professional performing arts organization strictly devoted to the performance of comic and light opera and musical theatre. Remembering its roots as a Gilbert and Sullivan company, it mounts at least one of their popular light operas each season.

Committed to non-traditional casting, the Washington Savoyards focuses on the many talented opera, musical theatre, and theatre professionals resident in the Washington metropolitan area. The Company provides paid employment, training, performance experience, and artistic support to its performers and crew members.

The Washington Savoyards performs at the Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H Street, NE, in the H Street Atlas District. The Company is proud to be an active participant in the revitalization of this historic and lively neighborhood.