Category Archives: Performances
H.M.S. Pinafore Special Guest Joseph Porter Identity Revealed! Guy Russo Returns to the Savoyard Stage, Performing Oct. 19, 20
By Mark Harris On Oct. 14, the first Saturday performance of the Pittsburgh Savoyards production of H.M.S. Pinafore at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall, resident Music Director Guy Russo has revealed the identity of the secret special … Continue reading
Pittsburgh Savoyards President Teases Special Guest in H.M.S. Pinafore President Hints about Actor Playing Sir Joseph Porter on Oct. 14, 19 and 20
By Mark Harris The Pittsburgh Savoyards have a special guest performing the iconic role of Sir Joseph Porter in Gilbert and Sullivan’s classic H.M.S. Pinafore, opening this Friday. The special guest joins the cast onboard the Pinafore on the Oct. … Continue reading
Pittsburgh Savoyards at RADical Days!
Come and experience a live orchestra rehearsal with some cast members of HMS Pinafore. Guy Russo conducts the orchestra and vocal rehearsals and fills in any missing parts with his own wonderful singing. Enjoy the lovely music of Gilbert … Continue reading
Congratulations to Our New Officers and Board of Trustee Members!
This past Saturday on June 24th was our annual summer meeting where we hold elections for specific officer positions and for open spots on the company Board of Trustees. Congratulations to Andrea Carriker for her election to president of the … Continue reading
Savoyards Now a Member of Britsburgh
We are proud to announce that we are now a part of Britsburgh, an organization whose mission is “building bridges across communities by driving growth in British- American culture, history, education, tradition and trade in Pittsburgh.” We’re looking forward to … Continue reading
Stage and Vocal Auditions for H.M.S. Pinafore
Audition to be a part of our Spring 2017 production – Gilbert & Sullivan’s H.M.S. Pinafore. With music director Guy Russo and stage director Shane Valenzi. We will be auditioning for lead and ensemble roles. Wednesday, May 31, 2017 from 7:30 … Continue reading
Announcing Stage Directors for Our 80th Season!
We are pleased to announce our stage directors for both of our productions next season! H.M.S Pinafore (Oct. 13-15 & 19-22, 2017) Music Director: Guy Russo Stage Director: Shane Valenzi H.M.S. Pinafore audition dates are Wed. May 31 and Mon. … Continue reading
Reviews of the First Weekend Are In!
We had a successful opening weekend of “Patience” a few days ago! We had some press from Popular Pittsburgh and Pgh in the Round in attendance, and both wrote positive reviews about what they saw onstage! “Presented in the intimate … Continue reading
Thurs. March 9 Performance Supertitles for Hearing Impaired
Our Thursday night performance of “Patience” will cater to hearing impaired theatergoers who wish to attend our show! Above the stage will be supertitles that will allow people to follow the story by reading them above the stage!
Savoyards At the Saturday Light Brigade!
On Saturday Feb. 25 Director Rob Hockenberry, Assistant Director Andy Hickly, and Production Manager Lynette Garlan went on air with some of the “Patience” cast to talk with Larry Berger from the Saturday Light Brigade. Cast members gave a live … Continue reading