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 ›
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 is a sparkling satire of politics, monarchy, and the follies of… Read More ›
The Pittsburgh Savoyards concludes its 87th season with H.M.S. Pinafore, the operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan, running March 14th to 23rd at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall in Carnegie. Under the stage direction of Melissa Grande and the musical direction of Guy Russo,… Read More ›
The Pittsburgh Savoyards are ringing in the holiday season with a double-feature presentation of two classic one-act holiday stories. Amahl and the Night Visitors, a beloved opera classic, will be paired with the world premiere of The Gift of the Magi, adapted by Robert Hockenberry with music… Read More ›
The Pittsburgh Savoyards 86th season continues from October 13th to 22nd. It only takes one fairy to shake up the world of men. Imagine what can happen when you have a whole flock of fairies! Find out this month when… Read More ›
Thespis Beautifully Personifies the Pittsburgh Savoyards’ Tradition of Gilbert & Sullivan By Yvonne Hudson Bringing the works of Gilbert and Sullivan to life with passion and regularity, The Pittsburgh Savoyards are always about making history, so rarely are some of… Read More ›
The Pittsburgh Savoyards make Pittsburgh history this spring as they conclude their 85th season with the Pittsburgh Premiere of Gilbert and Sullivan’s Thespis, OR: The Gods Grown Old stage directed by Robert Hockenberry and music directed by Guy Russo. Audiences will be… Read More ›
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 ›
The Pittsburgh Savoyards continue their 85th season this fall with The Sorcerer, stage directed by newcomer Brady Collins, a stage director, classically-trained soprano, and producer, who you may have seen in her smash hit, The Wild Stage, earlier this year. One of Gilbert and… Read More ›
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 ›
