"Fellow Travelers" with 65% off discount tickets and Cast Q&A

Fellow Travelers
Music by Gregory Spears
Libretto by Greg Pierce
Based on the novel by Thomas Mallon
NOVEMBER 14, 15, 16, 2025 at the Byham Theater

The Red Scare, tinted lavender.

At the height of the McCarthy era, naive 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.

Based on Thomas Mallon’s 2007 gut-wrenching novel, Fellow Travelers was praised as “a near-perfect example of fast-flowing musical drama” by The New York Times and is already widely considered a contemporary classic.

Antony Walker conducts. Brian Staufenbiel directs.

This is also a unique opportunity to experience Pittsburgh Opera inside the Byham Theater.

Understand Every Word: Fellow Travelers is sung in English with English translations projected above the stage at all performances.

Meetup Ticket Discount Offer
With promo code “POMEETUP” Meetup members can purchase discounted tickets of $50 (regularly $143) or $17 (regularly $45) for the Friday, November 14th, 7 pm performance.

With this link the discount is pre-applied (where discount seats are shown the Orchestra Floor but if you click on the theater map, you can see discount seats in the Balcony as well) - http://www.culturaldistrict.org/promotion/apply?promotion_code=POMEETUP If you have any questions, please contact Wendy Parkulo, Group Services Manager, PITTSBURGH OPERA at 412-281-0912 x 213

There are a limited number of discounted seats. Tickets must be purchased online in advance and are not for sale at the box office.

This is a very generous offer and a wonderful opportunity to experience opera, especially for those that perhaps have never checked out classic opera before. Naturally, this offer is not intended to be a substitute for Pittsburgh Opera 2025-2026 subscriptions which have many benefits.

For more information about this production, including review articles, audio/video previews, cast info, etc., please visit FELLOW TRAVELERS | Pittsburgh Opera

PRE-SHOW DISCUSSION Tickets include a very interesting pre-show discussion (with colorful study guide) one hour before each performance. Thus, we can meet inside the Byham Theater at 6 PM (Friday, November 14) for this discussion.

AFTER-SHOW Cast Q&A Discussion After the show, please feel free to stay inside the Byham Theater where cast members will discuss their experiences along with some insight about their training, other performances they've been doing around the world, their fun experiences while visiting Pittsburgh, etc. These cast Q&A discussions are often very funny and engaging. This is also a chance to see these opera stars out of costume and actually being quite down-to-earth in addition to their remarkable talents. These Q&A discussions last 30-60 minutes, including a chance for photos and autographs if desired.
The Meetup ticket offer is a really good deal, so think about treating yourself and family/friends for a truly memorable evening.

For more information about this production, including review articles, audio/video previews, cast info, etc., please visit FELLOW TRAVELERS | Pittsburgh Opera

And if you can't make it on November 14 with the Meetup ticket offer, please consider attending one of the other performances.

Friday, November 14 at 7 PM
Saturday, November 15 at 7 PM
Sunday, November 16 at 2 PM

Normally priced tickets and ticket availability for all performances may be found at FELLOW TRAVELERS | Pittsburgh Opera or by calling (412) 456-6666 or stopping by the Theater Square/Byham Box Office. Please note there is a 50% discount for students 18 and under.

Parking Here is the ParkPGH website with real-time info on downtown parking garage availability or call 412-423-8980.

Please note that the next Gallery Crawl also takes place on Friday, November 14 from 5:30-10 PM. It is highly recommended people arrive early downtown (e.g., to find parking) and enjoy some of the Gallery Crawl festivities before or after the "Fellow Travelers" opera.