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The Savoyaires

Bringing Gilbert and Sullivan to the North Shore of Chicago since 1965
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In Memory of Anthony Green
1930 - 2025

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​Named for London's famed Savoy Theatre, the Savoyaires were founded in 1964 by conductor Frank Miller (principal cellist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra) and writer Lilias Circle. The group's charter was to bring the Gilbert and Sullivan operettas to audiences on Chicago's North Shore, a mission that was pursued with intense dedication. By 1980, with a production of The Grand Duke (directed by Philip Kraus), the Savoyaires became the first U.S. company known to have produced the entire 14-operetta cycle, and Miller the first to have conducted them all. Since 1994 the Savoyaires’ productions have been presented in Evanston’s Chute Auditorium, marking a renewed dedication to bringing Gilbert & Sullivan to the community and introducing G&S to young audiences. In 2023 the company staged its 57th annual G & S production.  We welcome you to our website!
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 Everything that audiences have come to expect from this musical comedy, can be found in this very fine production. The show offers a full, accomplished orchestra, a large cast of talented actor/singers, a beautiful, well designed set and lovely period costumes.- Colin Douglas, Chicago Theater & Concert Reviews  & Concert Reviews
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  • Home
  • About
  • Tickets
  • History
  • JOIN US
    • Auditions
  • News
  • Contact
  • Gallery
    • Iolanthe (2024)
    • The Gondoliers (2023)
    • Trial by Jury (2022)
    • Six Characters in Search of Gilbert & Sullivan (2022)
    • Yeomen of the Guard (2019)
    • Ruddigore (2018)
    • Pirates of Penzance (2017)
    • Thespis (2016)
    • H.M.S. Pinafore (2015)
    • The Grand Duke (2014)
    • Mikado (2013)
    • Patience (2012)
    • Trial by Jury (2011)
    • Eyes and No Eyes (2011)
    • The Zoo (2011)
    • The Gondoliers (2010)
    • Utopia (2009)
    • Pirates of Penzance (2008)
    • Princess Ida (2007)
  • MEDIA
  • STORE