Utopia, Limited, is one of the duo’s rarest and most ambitious operettas. First performed in 1893, Utopia, Limited tells the story of a secluded island kingdom determined to transform itself by adopting the institutions, fashions, and foibles of Victorian England. The result… Read More ›
Gilbert and Sullivan
Gilbert and Sullivan’s oldest opera ‘The Sorcerer’comes back to life in the Pittsburgh Savoyard’s current revival
By MAC Hoover Although the Sorcerer is not as well known as some of their other works, it’s a comical delight. Where would we be if we had no reference from where we were before? That sentence may be confusing… Read More ›
Review: The Pittsburgh Savoyards Present “The Pirates of Penzance”
Gilbert & Sullivan Classic Gets a Truly Grand Opening By George B. Parous With a stage full of talent, and a good sized, well rehearsed orchestra below, The Pittsburgh Savoyards last night gave the opening performance of Gilbert & Sullivan’s… Read More ›
“Ruddigore” Raises Spirits at Pittsburgh Savoyards
It’s an operetta. It’s a ghost story. And it is a comedic romance about conditional love and legacy. Ruddigore, or the Witch’s Curse is appropriately staged by the Pittsburgh Savoyards in their 82nd season under the harvest moon in… Read More ›
Savoyards’ “Gondoliers” Sails Splendidly
An essential Gilbert and Sullivan for newbies and long-time fans alike, the Pittsburgh Savoyards’ Spring production The Gondoliers or, the King of Barataria, deserves your attention. Superbly sung and thoughtfully directed by Andy Hickly, this version of Gondoliers sparkles under… Read More ›
