The Philadelphia Gilbert & Sullivan Union

There is no city in the world with the depth and breadth of G&S enthusiasm to rival Philadelphia. Period. Not only are there more groups dedicated wholly or partially to the performance of G&S here than anywhere else, but the tradition of performing G&S has been here longer than any city in the world other than London.

Below are links to the web sites of the currently active G&S societies throughout greater Philadelphia.

Ardensingers
Based in Arden, Delaware.

The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Chester County
Based in West Chester, PA, produces a fall mainstage production every year, plus Trial By Jury at Chester County courthouse every December.

The Penn Singers
The University of Pennsylvania's undergraduate light opera company.

Princeton Society for Musical Amateurs
Extending the Messiah Sing-in concept to other major works, PSMA includes a G&S production in their season every winter.

Rose Valley Chorus & Orchestra
Amateur musical theatre society based in Delaware Co., PA.

The Savoy Company
The "grand dame" of American G&S societies.

Thespis, Etc.
Amateur society based in Media, PA, affiliated with the Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware Co.

Here are some links to some of the current goings-on of the societies listed above.

Rose Valley 100th Anniversary Calendar
In commemoration of their 100th anniversary, RVCO has published this lovely and witty item as a fund-raiser.