Pittsburgh Festival Opera celebrates Mister Rogers with gala, stage premiere
The Pittsburgh Festival Opera’s annual gala will honor the late Fred Rogers and his work as both television producer and composer, according to a news release.
The event “A Beautiful Night in the Neighborhood” will be held May 11 at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh on the North Side. The theme is a nod to Rogers’ long-running PBS program “Mister Rogers Neighborhood” filmed at WQED studios on Oakland, according to the release.
Guests can enjoy some of the original puppets from the show that are housed at the museum.
Rogers also composed several short operas, two of which will receive their stage premiere at Pittsburgh Festival Opera’s Festival Season in July, the release adds.
The gala will include drinks, dinner, desserts, a signature “Tigertini” cocktail, auction and previews of songs from Mister Rogers’ operas, the news release says. Guests are encouraged to dress in a way to embrace Rogers’ style such as in a tuxedo and sneakers or a ball gown and cardigan sweater.
Tickets are $195. The proceeds benefit the Pittsburgh Festival Opera. Deadline is May 3.
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