The NYGASP Guild
2022 Asimov Award Recital
The NYGASP Guild is open to patrons at the $350 level or higher. Members are invited to attend special events throughout the year where they may mingle with other Gilbert & Sullivan enthusiasts as well as with members of the professional Company. We’re a friendly crew, and happy to share our enthusiasm for both the material itself and our collegial approach to its presentation. To join the NYGASP Guild, click here to make a contribution of $350 or more.
2025-2026 Guild Events
Asimov Award Recital
Sunday, September 7, 2025 at 3 PM
Leonard Nimoy Thalia at symphony space
2537 broadway at 95th St.
The 2025 Asimov Award for Artistic Achievement was presented to NYGASP favorite, Cameron Smith. Cameron will bring together his love of G&S comic opera and Broadway musicals in a magical afternoon of music and nostalgia. “Come friends,” and join Cameron Smith, the exceptional singers of NYGASP, and find out the 2026-25 Asimov Awardee at this not-to-be-missed event!
FREE ADMISSION for Guild Members
$35 for general public CLICK HERE to purchase in advance only
NYGASP PATRON’s RECITAL
Sunday, December 7, 2025 3 PM
St. Michael’s Recital hall, 225 W 99th St. 2nd fl. New york, NY
Join us for a festive celebration of Gilbert, Sullivan, and the “most wonderful time of the year” at NYGASP’s Patron’s Recital and Open Mic on Sunday December 7th, 3pm at St. Michael’s Recital Hall! At this fun, friendly event, patrons and NYGASP artists take the stage with their best G&S. Participating patrons receive expert one-on-one coaching with company members to prepare for the big day. Audience singalongs may even include a carol or two as we gather ‘round the piano to ring in the holiday season. Don’t miss this chance to collaborate with NYGASP artists, bust out your favorite patter song, and spread some cheer with the joy of Gilbert & Sullivan! Contact sarah@nygasp.org to sign up.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
2:00 PM - An Intro to Utopia, Limited
Join Artistic Director James Mills for an exclusive look behind the scenes of NYGASP's brand new production of Utopia, Limited at the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College Learn more about the creative process of fully staging Gilbert & Sullivan's unjustly neglected penultimate work for the first time in NYGASP's 50 year history.
6:00 PM - Guild Reception
Join the Utopia, Limited cast and creative team for a closing reception following the matinee.
Isaac Asimov Award
The late Dr. Isaac Asimov is most notably recognized for his prolific literary contributions to popular science and science fiction. Incidentally, he was an outspoken fan of New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players, and his tremendous love for the works of Gilbert & Sullivan inspired him to publish his own annotated anthology. We remember Dr. Asimov's patronage annually by honoring a dedicated member of the company in his name.
Past Isaac Asimov Awardees
2011: Vicky Devany
2010: Bill Whitfield
2009: Angela Christine Smith
2008: Michael Galante
2007: Andrea-Stryker Rodda
2006: Laurelyn Watson Chase
2005: Louis Dall’Ava
2004: Alan Hill
2003: Susan Case
2002: Keith Jurosko
2001: Stephen Quint
2000: Richard Holmes
1999: Phil Reilly
2025: Laura Sudduth
2024: Cameron Smith
2023: Sarah Hutchison
2022: Matthew Wages
2021: Amy Maude Helfer
2019: James Mills
2018: Sarah Caldwell Smith
2017: Lance Olds
2016: Katie Hall
2015: David Auxier
2014: Erika Person
2013: David Macaluso
2012: Stephen O’Brien