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 ›
By BOB HOOVER Head to the South Park Theatre and turn your watch back 60 years. It’s 1961, the Steelers practiced across the street at the South Park fairgrounds, boys rubbed Wildroot Cream Oil on their crew cuts, folks ate dinner at… Read More ›
The Pittsburgh Savoyards present The Woman in White, an original stage adaptation of Wilkie Collins’ iconic 19th-century mystery, adapted and directed by Robert Hockenberry, opening July 11th. Considered one of the earliest mystery novels in the English language, The Woman in White has captivated readers… 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 ›
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 ›
Performances are over three weekends: November 25, 26, 27, December 2, 3, 4, December 9, 10. This beloved Christmas ghost story by Charles Dickens is a holiday favorite sure to put you in the right mood for the season! Ebenezer Scrooge, a… 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 ›
The Pittsburgh Savoyards bring their 84th season to a close with a grand production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s most popular operetta, The Pirates of Penzance, or The Slave of Duty with their largest cast in decades! Brought to life by… Read More ›
Reviewed by George B. Parous The Pittsburgh Savoyards became the latest local troupe to return live theater to audiences last night, when the first performance of their current production of Princess Ida entertained a fair-sized crowd at the Carnegie Music Hall in Carnegie…. Read More ›
