The Pittsburgh Savoyards continue their 87th season this winter with Victor Herbert’s holiday operetta, Babes in Toyland. Performances will be held December 6-8, 13-15 and 20-21 2024 at the Margaret Partee Performing Arts Center in Pittsburgh Savoyards headquarters (directions and parking). Online livestreams are also available (see below)!
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Performance dates and times are as follows:
- Friday, December 6 at 7:30 pm
- Saturday, December 7 at 2:30 pm (Light Up Bellevue)
- Sunday, December 8 at 2:30 pm
- Friday, December 13 at 7:30 pm
- Saturday, December 14 at 7:30 pm
- Sunday, December 15 at 2:30 pm
- Friday, December 20 at 7:30 pm (Livestream)
- Saturday, December 21 at 7:30 pm (Livestream)
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Victor Herbert’s 1903 operetta Babes in Toyland is a whimsical musical journey that follows the adventures of siblings Alan and Jane, who find themselves lost in the fantastical Toyland after fleeing from their wicked Uncle Barnaby, who schemes to steal their inheritance after their parents meet an untimely end. As they navigate this magical realm filled with enchanting characters from Mother Goose nursery rhymes as well as the enigmatic Toymaker, the siblings face numerous challenges and mischief orchestrated by their villainous uncle and his henchmen. With a blend of captivating melodies and imaginative storytelling, this timeless story weaves a tale of bravery, friendship, and wonder. Will Alan and Jane be able to outsmart Barnaby and find their way back home?
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More Information
Preview: “In Toyland with the Pittsburgh Savoyards” – WQED-FM Voice of the Arts
Preview: “Youth Express: The Pittsburgh Savoyards, Babes in Toyland” – Saturday Light Brigade
Music Director – Guy Russo
Stage Director – Robert Hockenberry
Assistant Stage Director – Katie Kirby
Production Manager – Lynette Garlan
Stage Manager – Charlene Baker
| Role | Performer |
|---|---|
| Uncle Barnaby, a rich miser in love with Contrary Mary | Todd Foose |
| Alan, Barnaby's nephew | Stephen Wilson |
| Jane, Alan's sister and Barnaby's niece | Mary-Cait Cox (Dec 6, 8, 14, 20) Sydney Mannion (Dec 7, 13, 15, 21) |
| Contrary Mary, the Widow Piper's eldest daughter | Kaylee Allmond (Dec 6, 8, 14, 20) Katie Manukyan (Dec 7, 13, 15, 21) |
| The Widow Piper, a widow with many children | Michele Gray-Schaffer |
| Roderiga, Barnaby's hired ruffian | Jordan Hightower (Dec 6, 8, 14, 20) Sarah Deasy (Dec 7, 13, 15, 21) |
| Gonzorgo, Barnaby's hired ruffian | Phil Hayes |
| Inspector Delancey Marmaduke, Chief of the Toyland Police | Christopher Bartko (Dec 6, 8, 14, 20) Zhen Yu Ding (Dec 7, 13, 15, 21) |
| Grumio, apprentice to the Master Toymaker | Omar Tolentino |
| The Master Toymaker, designer of the toys of the world | Kathryn Morosky |
| Little Bo-Peep, a careless shepherdess | Suki Eggert (Dec 6, 8, 14, 20) Brienne Sharo (Dec 7, 13, 15, 21) |
| Jack, the Widow Piper's son | Veera Sinha |
| Jill, the Widow Piper's daughter | Meera Shah |
| Sally Waters, the Widow Piper's daughter | Lisa Dunlap |
| Little Boy Blue, the Widow Piper's son | Evan Hoffmann |
| Miss Muffett, the Widow Piper's daughter | Rosemary Becker |
| Fairy Queen | Emma Perman (Dec 6, 8, 14, 20) Erin McElhenny (Dec 7, 13, 15, 21) |
| Red Riding Hood, the Widow Piper's daughter | Kira Varela |
| Hilda, the mayor of Mother Gooseland | Tamara Marlise Manzetti (Dec 6, 8, 14, 20) Libby Larsen (Dec 7, 13, 15, 21) |
| Giant Spider | Angelica Badillo |
| Ensemble | Inara Manzetti Ashley Wood |