Pittsburgh Opera's Study Guides are a concise introduction to the opera that includes:

  • Characters
  • Synopsis
  • Biographies
  • Articles related to the historical context of the opera.

Study Guides are posted in PDF format on each opera's main page prior to the opera's opening, and are available on paper at all performances. Additionally, you can download them below as they become available.

2023-24 Season

2022-23 Season

2021-22 Season

2020-21 Season

2019-20 Season

2018-19 Season

2017-2018 Season

2016-17 Season

2015-16 Season