Upcoming Events

  • GSOC at Chicago LIVE!

    September 19, 2026 | 3:00 p.m.

    GSOC company members will perform a lively selection of Gilbert and Sullivan favorites as part of Chicago LIVE! at Navy Pier.

  • Iolanthe Callback Auditions

    October 10 & 11, 2026

    Invited singers will join the artistic team in Hyde Park for callback auditions for principal and chorus roles in our March 2027 production of Iolanthe.

  • The Sorcerer

    November 14 & 15, 2026

    Our first immersive production invites audiences into the wedding and reception of Alexis and Aline for an intimate evening of romance, magic, and Gilbert and Sullivan wit.

  • Iolanthe

    Iolanthe

    March 5, 6, & 7, 2027

    Our annual spring production brings Gilbert and Sullivan’s enchanting world of fairies, peers, politics, and forbidden love vividly to life.

2025-26 Past Events

  • The Gondoliers; or, The King of Barataria

    March 6, 7, and 8, 2026

    Our annual spring production at Mandel Hall at the University of Chicago was a vibrant celebration.

  • Montgomery Place Preview

    February 21, 2026

    Our beloved annual tradition of sharing the joy and wit of Gilbert & Sullivan with the residents of Montgomery Place was a wonderful celebration.

  • GSOC @ JCC Community Days

    February 18, 2026

    JCC Chicago presented a lively performance of selections for the KAM Isaiah Israel Congregation, emceed by Music Director Matthew Sheppard.

  • "Be Italian!" Cabaret Fundraiser

    Sunday, September 28, 2025

    Our second annual cabaret at Chicago Dramatists Theatre featured company members performing favorites Gilbert and Sullivan repertoire.

2024-25 Events

  • The Pirates of Penzance

    March 7, 8, and 9, 2025
    Mandel Hall
    The University of Chicago

    Cast List, photos, and more

  • Backstage with Pirates!

    March 1, 2025, 3-4:30pm
    Logan Center Penthouse
    915 E 60th St, Room 901
    Co-sponsored by the UChicago Department of Music Performance Program in partnership with Logan Center Family Saturdays

    A kid-friendly sneak peek at Pirates, complete with pirate hats and friendship bracelet crafts!

  • Pirates at Cliff Dwellers

    Thursday, February 27, 2025
    The Cliff Dwellers
    5:00pm Cocktails
    6:00pm Dinner
    7:00pm Program

    Pirates cast members performed select numbers from the show, with artistic director Shane Valenzi providing entertaining insights about the operetta.

  • GSOC @ KAMII

    February 19, 2025, 1:30-2:30pm
    KAM Isaiah Israel
    5039 S. Greenwood Ave

    JCC Chicago presents a rollicking afternoon of selections from The Pirates of Penzance.

  • Montgomery Place Preview

    Featuring “Pirates of Penzance” Cast

    February 15, 2025
    Montgomery Place Retirement Community
    5550 South Shore Drive

  • A Pretty State of Things: A G&S Cabaret

    September 8, 2024, 7-9pm
    Chicago Dramatists Theater
    798 North Aberdeen Street

  • Annual Board Meeting

    June 22, 2024

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