Pittsburgh Opera presents Fellow Travelers

Fellow Travelers

Join us for our first-ever performances of Fellow Travelers, a contemporary opera based on the acclaimed novel by Thomas Mallon (which also inspired the Paramount+ Limited TV Series of the same name).

At the height of the McCarthy era, naïve college graduate Timothy Laughlin comes to Washington eager to join the crusade against communism. But a chance encounter with a handsome State Department official, Hawkins Fuller, leads to Tim’s first job—and his first relationship with a man.

Under the threat of increased government scrutiny, this complicated and clandestine affair will put both men’s loyalties and convictions to the ultimate test. As the poisonous political climate pollutes their relationship, love becomes a casualty of what it takes to “play the game” in Washington.

Don't miss this timely opera that The New York Times praised as “a near-perfect example of fast-flowing musical drama.” Coming to the Byham Theater, November 14-16 (one weekend only)!

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(photo credit: Dave Pearson)

Muted Voices, Resonant Songs:

A panel discussion

You're invited to a special discussion Tuesday, October 28th (tomorrow) about the impact of the Lavender Scare and the historical context surrounding our upcoming production of Fellow Travelers.

Muted Voices, Resonant Songs will explore the intense historical events that inspired Fellow Travelers highlighted by excerpts from the opera sung by Pittsburgh Opera Resident Artists.

Our distinguished panelists include:

Billy Hileman (Queer Activist)
Gina Winstead (Vice President, Culture and Community at Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh)
Jason Shavers (author at QBurgh)
Steve Hough
The Reverend Deryck Tines

Join us at the Bitz Opera Factory on Tuesday, October 28th at 7:00 PM. Presented in partnership with the Persad Center, this event is free and open to everyone. Light snacks will be provided. Please register in advance.

REGISTER HERE

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(photo credit: Dave Pearson)

Fellow Travelers Preview on WQED- FM

Learn more about this fresh and timely production of Fellow Travelers as Anna Singer interviews the artists that make this show happen between clips from this stirring score.

Get the scoop from our Resident Artist performers who star in the show as well as others close to the production at 12:30 PM on Saturday, November 8th.

Listen to WQED-FM

Support Fellow Travelers with Compass Point Coffee

Compass Point Coffee Company believes in being kind to your fellow traveler, so they are being kind to Pittsburgh Opera in support of Fellow Travelers by hosting a coffee fundraising sale!

Purchase delicious coffee and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Pittsburgh Opera. Different ground options plus delivery and pickup available!

Sales will run through November 22 and be sure not to miss Fellow Travelers running November 14, 15, and 16.

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