Pittsburgh Opera presents 'Fellow Travelers'

Photo by Dave Pearson for Virginia Opera

October 22, 2025
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Pittsburgh Opera presents Fellow Travelers, based on the novel by Thomas Mallon, Nov. 14-16

• Friday, November 14, 2025 * 7:00 PM
• Saturday, November 15, 2025 * 7:00 PM
• Sunday, November 16, 2025 * 2:00 PM

• Location: Byham Theater in downtown Pittsburgh 
• Run time: approximately 2 hours
• Understand Every Word: Fellow Travelers is sung in English, and has supertitles projected above the stage
• Tickets start at just $20. Discounts available for children ages 6-18, students, seniors, members of the military, groups of 6+, and more. Full details are on our Ticketing webpage. 

Synopsis, Cast, and Artistic Team

• View our Fellow Travelers webpage for a synopsis of the plot, and complete cast and artistic team listings 

Related Events

Muted Voices, Resonant Songs (free)
Tuesday, October 28, 7:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Bitz Opera Factory (2425 Liberty Avenue)
Muted Voices, Resonant Songs will feature excerpts from Pittsburgh Opera's upcoming production of Fellow Travelers sung by Pittsburgh Opera Resident Artists paired with discussions of the intense historical events that inspired the piece. Presented in partnership with the Persad Center, this event is free and open to everyone. Light snacks will be provided. Please register in advance.

Fellow Travelers Preview Show on WQED-FM 89.3 and wqed.org/fm (free)
Saturday, November 8 at 12:30PM & Thursday, November 13, at 7:00PM
Hosted by WQED’s Anna Singer, this half-hour preview is broadcast twice before each production opens, giving listeners an in-depth introduction to the opera’s singers, music, and production.

Pre-Opera Talks (free)
Ticketholders are invited to attend a Pre-Opera Talk one hour before each performance’s start time. Learn about the composer, the story, and some juicy details about the opera. These talks are free to all ticketholders. 

Meet the Artists (free)
After the Saturday, Nov. 15th performance of Fellow Travelers, patrons are invited to join General Director Christopher Hahn as he interviews the stars of the production. 

Sponsorships

Pittsburgh Opera’s season is made possible, onstage and off, by support from all corners of the community. Pittsburgh Opera offers a range of flexible gift options and potential tax benefits for individuals, local businesses, and corporations. True to its mission of accessibility, Pittsburgh Opera has introduced Piece by Piece, a new mini-sponsorship program. Some of the most impactful parts of Fellow Travelers are its powerful moments of silence. For just $250, patrons can ‘sponsor a silence’, to honor the quiet courage of those who loved in secret. To learn more about becoming a sponsor, contact Pittsburgh Opera at 412-281-0912 x226 or via email.