The Pittsburgh Savoyards are continuing their 88th season with a 'forgotten' Gilbert and Sullivan's show Utopia, Limited.

Stage Director Robert Hockenberry, and Production Manager Lynette Garlan, talk about the upcoming show. Utopia, Limited is Gilbert and Sullivan's 13th operetta, their second to last one. It is about a small island that decides to copy Victorian England to ensure the greatness of their civilization. Comedy, political satire, and hijinks ensue! Though it wasn't considered a success at the time, its become a modern gem.

Rob talks about his role putting stage directions to a large cast. He also had to trim this monster of a show from 4 hours to roughly 2 1/2 hours. Rob also highlights why the show wasn't quite a success when it first ran in 1893.  

The rest of the season includes "It's a Wonderful Life" in December, and the 14th Gilbert and Sullivan operetta in the spring.

You can see Utopia, Limited or The Flowers of Progress at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library from October 10th-12th and 17th-19th. Livestreams are available on the 11th and 18th.

Visit https://pittsburghsavoyards.org/utopia-limited-fall-2025/ to learn more and find tickets!

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