Bardavon Presents

The Ulster Performing Arts Center is 99 years young! Please join us at UPAC on Tuesday, June 9 for a celebratory open house as the theater enters its centennial year. When: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Where: UPAC, in the heart of Midtown Kingston (601 Broadway) What: An open house with theater tours and interpretive stations, including a short presentation from the stage at 5:30 PM. Cash bar and light refreshments. Why: Because we are super excited to approach this milestone, and we want you to celebrate with us!

A critically acclaimed feature film shot entirely on smartphones about a transgender sex worker who returns to L.A. after a prison stint to seek out her cheating pimp boyfriend and the other woman. A film by Sean Baker. Copyright Magnolia Pictures. MPA Rating: R Runtime: 88 minutes (1 hr 28 min) Film Selected by Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center

An adventurous and charming love story between two teens of different social and economic backgrounds who find themselves experiencing the travails of first love. Maria Maggenti directed. Copyright Miramax Films. MPA Rating: R Runtime: 95 minutes (1 hr 35 min) Film Selected by Dutchess County Pride Center  

Celebrating Democracy Day & Rev250 with Radio Kingston & Hudson River Maritime Museum. Programming will include a screening of 1776 as well as a dynamic panel of local historians and community leaders at UPAC, followed by the film version of Hamilton at HRMM. Democracy Day Schedule: 12:30 PM: UPAC Doors Open 1:00 PM: UPAC Free Film: 1776 (1972) (141 minutes) 3:45 PM: UPAC Panel Begins 6:00 PM: HRMM Doors Open 6:30 PM: HRMM Free Film: Hamilton (2020) (160 minutes)     1776 Synopsis: Adaptation of the Broadway Tony-winning musical celebrates the events leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the document that would give birth to a nation. Runtime: 141 minutes (2 hr 21 min) MPA Rating: G Hamilton Synopsis: Presenting the tale of American founding father Alexander Hamilton, this filmed version of the original Broadway smash hit is the story of America then, told by America now. Runtime: 160 minutes (2 hr 40 min) MPA Rating: PG-13 Hudson River Maritime Museum 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY 12401 hrmm.org

BAND OF HORSES – There might be no other band that was able to channel the generational anxiety in those early millennial years and turn it into such powerful and inclusive art quite like Band of Horses. Band of Horses fashioned gorgeously ragged epics, Ben Bridwell’s high-flying vocals and eccentric enunciation floating like a specter that felt like a prelude to a dream. Full of profundity, truth, and sometimes just homespun advice on how to live, Band of Horses songs have become anthems and touchstones for fans — meditations on change, longing, and what a person will do to make things right. And what you do when you can’t. The band’s debut Everything All the Time (2006) introduced their sweeping, emotionally resonant sound, and the albums that followed have cemented their place in the indie rock canon. They’ve released six studio albums, including Infinite Arms (2010), which earned a Grammy nomination. Most recently, the critically acclaimed Things Are Great (2022) finds the band recapturing the raw emotion and unpolished punk- rock spirit of its earlier days. Dinosaur Jr. was founded in 1984 and the group emerged among the most highly regarded in alternative rock. By reintroducing volume and attack in his songs, Mascis shed the strict limitations of early 1980s hardcore, becoming an influence on the burgeoning grunge movement. Mascis’ body of work continues to inspire a generation of guitar players and songwriters today. When the original line up of Mascis, Lou Barlow on bass and drummer Murph re-formed in 2005 for select live dates it was apparent that the years apart had not eroded any of their vitality. Restoring the sound established by the opening hat-trick gambit of Dinosaur, You’re Living All Over Me, and Bug, 2007’s Beyond continued the band’s march into rock greatness by making old ears smile and new ears bleed afresh. The original lineup has now released five studio albums since their reunion, most recently 2021’s Sweep It Into Space on Jagjaguwar Records.

Based on the Short Story “The Paper Menagerie” by Ken Liu Book by Lloyd Suh Music by Thao Nguyen Lyrics by Thao Nguyen & Lloyd Suh Musical Supervision by Chris Fenwick Dramaturgy by Christine Mok Directed by Chay Yew In Paper Menagerie, based on the short story “The Paper Menagerie” by Ken Liu, a biracial son struggles to understand an enduring rift with his Chinese immigrant mother. Through ancestral magic and an array of paper animals his mother breathes to life on stage, this new musical explores the magic that is possible when what was left unsaid is finally heard.

Lucy Dacus is a musician from Virginia, regarded as “one of the best songwriters of her generation” (Rolling Stone). She has released four full-length albums under her name: 2016’s No Burden, 2018’s Historian, 2021’s Home Video, and 2025’s Forever Is A Feeling. In 2023, Dacus spent a career-defining year with boygenius, her band with Phoebe Bridgers and Julien Baker. boygenius’ album, the record, garnered widespread acclaim and saw the trio take home three GRAMMY Awards. Her most recent record, Forever Is A Feeling, was lauded by Variety as “the most romantic record you might hear” and reached #1 spots on both the Billboard Rock Album Chart and the Billboard Folk/Americana Album Chart. Dacus also cemented her reputation as a powerful live act following the release of Forever Is A Feeling, performing around the globe on her most expansive tour to date and selling out legendary venues like Radio City, Red Rocks and the O2 Academy Brixton in London.

BY ARRANGEMENT WITH LW ENTERTAINMENT LTD. ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber Lyrics by Jim Steinman With book by Patricia Knop, Gale Edwards & Andrew Lloyd Webber Orchestrations by David Cullen & Andrew Lloyd Webber Directed by Bill Rauch In collaboration with LW Entertainment Ltd., Deaf West Theatre, Perelman Performing Arts Center, & New York Stage & Film Tony Award-winning Deaf West Theatre and director Bill Rauch’s (CATS: The Jellicle Ball) reimagining stays true to the original musical as set in America’s Deep South in the late fifties, while further exploring the world as seen through the eyes of children, both deaf and hearing. This evocative musical fuses epic storytelling with compelling characters to create an unforgettable theatrical experience, now with a deepened perspective through Deaf West’s powerful, visually driven storytelling. Whistle Down the Wind revolves around the time and place where the word teenager was invented. Swallow, struggling to come to terms with the death of her mother, discovers a mysterious stranger whom she believes is Jesus. In a town where a miracle is long overdue, the children fight to protect him from an adult world determined to find an escaped convict hiding in their midst. As fantasy and reality collide, Swallow is torn between the two and begins to discover who she is and where she is going. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s emotive score combines hauntingly beautiful love songs and explosive rock music with lyrics by acclaimed rock’n‘roll songwriter Jim Steinman. This exciting integration of Sign Language and deaf culture adds yet another layer to this poignant story of belonging, understanding, and faith. Developed under New York Stage & Film’s Stories That Move: Developing Dance Narratives. Every performance of Andrew Lloyd Weber’s WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND will be fully bilingual in American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English. Accessible Seating Specific seats in the center orchestra are reserved for individuals who will require a clear view of the stage to fully engage with the story in American Sign Language (ASL). Seating is also reserved for wheelchair users. To reserve these seats, please reach out to the Bardavon’s Box Office either in-person or call (845) 473-2072. 

Brit Floyd – The World’s Premier Pink Floyd Experience .. Rolling Stone Magazine has announced their 2026 world tour: “The Moon, The Wall and Beyond.” This monumental new production celebrates two of the most iconic and influential albums in rock history — Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall — with a breathtaking show that captures the spirit, sound, and spectacle of the legendary band. The 2026 tour will feature a full performance of seminal album The Dark Side of the Moon including timeless classics such as “Time,” “Money,” and highlights from The Wall, including “Hey You”, “Comfortably Numb,” and “Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2.” In addition, audiences can expect a rich selection of fan favorites from across Pink Floyd’s vast discography — from Wish You Were Here to The Division Bell and beyond. Since their formation, Brit Floyd has set the standard for tribute performances, delivering stadium-scale concerts that combine stunning musicianship, cutting-edge visuals, and an unparalleled attention to detail. With over 1,500 shows performed in more than 40 countries, Brit Floyd has earned worldwide acclaim as the definitive live Pink Floyd experience. Touring musicians from both Pink Floyd and Roger Waters touring band have graced stages in recent years with Brit Floyd in the US, UK, and Europe, including Pink Floyd bassist/vocalist Guy Pratt, backing vocalists Durga McBroom & Roberta Freeman, Pink Floyd saxophonist Scott Page, Hammond organist/keyboardist Harry Waters and drummer Graham Broad both of Roger Waters’ touring band. In the summer of 2025, Brit Floyd collaborated and performed an acclaimed double-bill run of shows throughout iconic venues in California and Reno with musician/producer icon Alan Parsons. Accompanied by a state-of-the-art light show, lasers, video projections, inflatables, and theatrical staging, “The Moon, The Wall and Beyond” promises to be Brit Floyd’s most ambitious and immersive production to date — a must-see event for lifelong Floyd fans and new generations alike.   Brit Floyd’s VIP Performance with Meet and Greet Experience. On arrival at the venue at 5:00pm on the show day, each guest will be given a special Brit Floyd VIP Performance with Meet and Greet Experience tour pass and lanyard and will have an exclusive opportunity to browse through all the show merchandise and to chat to the show personnel pre-show. The VIPs will then be invited by Brit Floyd’s tour manager into the venue auditorium for the private soundcheck experience. Brit Floyd’s musicians will treat the VIP audience to a special bonus performance of two classic Pink Floyd songs not featured in the evening show, and then afterwards will come down from the stage to meet all the guests. The musicians will be happy to chat with the VIPs, sign merchandise and have photos taken. Brit Floyd fans can expect to be treated to a memorable and personal experience

A Benefit for Family of Woodstock & The Table at Woodstock. Legendary drummer, pianist, composer, arranger, band leader and educator Jack DeJohnette passed away on October 26, 2025. Presented by Lydia DeJohnette, Pat Metheny, Terri Lyne Carrington and Danny Melnick, this celebration of Jack’s life and work will be held on his birth date, August 9, at UPAC, the Ulster Performing Arts Center, 601 Broadway, Kingston, NY at 5pm. Artists scheduled to perform and/or speak are: Don Byron, Michael Cain, Will Calhoun, Terri Lyne Carrington, Billy Childs, Denardo Coleman, Steve Coleman, George Colligan, Ravi Coltrane, Marc Copland, Dave Fiuczynski, Bill Frisell, David Gilmore, Edsel Gomez, Larry Grenadier, Drew Gress, Jerome Harris, Billy Hart, Dave Holland, Bruce Hornsby, Joe Lovano, Linda May Han Oh, Rudresh Mahanthappa, John Medeski, Roscoe Mitchell, Jason Moran, Ra Kalam Bob Moses, David Murray, Greg Osby, John Patitucci, Danilo Perez, Chris Potter, Luisito Quintero, Rufus Reid, Tim Ries, Wallace Roney Jr., John Scofield, Marvin Sewell, Wadada Leo Smith, esperanza spalding, Bill Stewart, Tani Tabbal, Charles Tolliver, Nasheet Waits and others. *All Artists Subject To Change.* Family of Woodstock Since 1970, FAMILY has been an anchor for area residents – a place where people are treated respectfully and with care, and where the search for solutions is done with creativity and tireless effort. FAMILY’s shelters, emergency food pantries, domestic violence services, court advocates, counseling and case management services, hotlines, and childcare supports all work together to help people achieve the changes they seek. Their services are, with few exceptions, free of charge and confidential. More information can be found at familyofwoodstockinc.org The Table at Woodstock The Table at Woodstock, a 501c(3) not for profit, was originally created to address food security and advocacy. Following the challenges of the pandemic, their mission has morphed to better address the needs of the Onteora community. More information can be found at thetableatwoodstock.org

Throughout their career, Blackberry Smoke have embodied Georgia’s rich musical legacy, honoring the people, places and sounds of their home state. Their latest album, Be Right Here draws inspiration from Southern rock, blues-leaning classic rock and rootsy vintage country and is full of vivid and relatable characters that ensure the songs often resemble rich short stories. Over the past two decades, Blackberry Smoke has amassed the following of a loyal fanbase, leading their last six full-length albums to achieve great chart success, including 2021’s You Hear Georgia, which reached #1 on Billboard’s Americana/Folk Albums chart and 2024’s Be Right Here, which reached the top 5 on the Top Current Album Sales chart. Touring relentlessly, the band know a little something about hitting the road in order to find a place to belong, and supported by the strong fanbase of Brothers and Sisters, legions of whom travel across the globe to support the band, they in turn give fans a palace to belong. Over the years the band has appeared across the globe on stages such as Austin City Limits, Bonnaroo, Summerfest, Glastonbury, Download UK, to name a few, and has no plans to stop anytime soon. For Blackberry Smoke, embracing the light and finding the silver lining are once again at the heart of what they do best. Learn more about Blackberry Smoke at BlackberrySmoke.com VIP Information: Blackberry Smoke VIP Photo Op Experience Package – $306 + Fees • Premium Ticket • Exclusive Mini Preshow Performance • Photo Op with Blackberry Smoke • Access to Brit Turner Memorial Display • Exclusive Poster Autographed by Blackberry Smoke • Exclusive VIP Merchandise • Commemorative VIP Laminate • On-site VIP host VIP instructions for the Preshow Experience will be emailed approximately 48 hours prior to the event. Plan to arrive before Door time. Merchandise items will be collected at the venue during check-in. If you do not receive the email 48 hours prior or have a question related to your VIP package, please email VIP@ONELIVE.COM or call (877) 717-5816. Merchandise subject to change.   Blackberry Smoke Merchandise Package $195 + Fees • Premium Reserved Ticket (or GA where applicable) • Exclusive Poster Autographed by Blackberry Smoke • Exclusive VIP Merchandise Merchandise package is shipped the week of the show to the address provided at checkout and may arrive shortly before or after the event date. If you need to update your shipping address, or have a question related to your VIP package, please email VIP@ONELIVE.COM or call (877) 717-5816. Merchandise subject to change. This package does not include a Photo Op with the band.

The Met: Live in HD season kicks off with Mozart’s satirical comedy of fickle young love, one of the composer’s most sublime creations. Phelim McDermott’s “colorful, inventive” (The New York Times) staging, inspired by Coney Island in the 1950s, sets the uproarious story at a boardwalk amusement park, where the two pairs of lovers at the heart of the tale find themselves on one emotional—and literal—thrill ride after another. Soprano Federica Lombardi and mezzo-soprano Samantha Hankey sing Fiordiligi and Dorabella, opposite tenor Duke Kim and baritone Andrey Zhilikhovsky as Ferrando and Guglielmo. Bass-baritone Gerald Finley reprises his portrayal of the cynical Don Alfonso, with soprano Ana María Martínez as the witty maid Despina. Ticket holders are invited to a pre-opera talk 30 minutes prior to curtain time in the theater. Made possible through the support of Premier Medical Group, the Jane W. Nuhn Charitable Trust, the Dr. Edwin Ulrich Charitable Trust, the Benjamin R. Strong Opera Fund, the Stephen & Julia Dunwell Fund, the Dr. Mary Louise Van Winkle Fund, and all of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley. Promotional support courtesy of WMHT – FM 88.7 Poughkeepsie. Reminder: This is a live satellite broadcast direct from the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. On occasion there may be visual or sound disturbances that are beyond the Bardavon’s control. In the event a disturbance does occur, please be patient. Thank you.

Sponsored by Hudson Valley Chimney Inc. A benefit for MHA of Dutchess County, featuring Craig Morgan, Maggie Rose, Ian Flanigan, Jake Banfield, and Brooke Moriber.

Two of opera’s most extraordinary artists return to The Met: Live in HD for Verdi’s thrilling take on the immortal Shakespearean tale of the scheming couple determined to seize power at any cost. Following past triumphs in many of Verdi’s signature baritone roles, Quinn Kelsey is the Scottish king haunted by the ghosts of his murderous ascent to the throne, opposite Lise Davidsen—the world’s reigning dramatic soprano—as the power-mad Lady Macbeth, whose ruinous ambition damns them both. Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin takes the podium for a penetrating production by Louisa Proske, a brilliant young director making waves around the world. Rounding out the all-star cast are tenor Freddie De Tommaso as the heroic Macduff and bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green as Macbeth’s friend-turned-victim Banquo. Ticket holders are invited to a pre-opera talk 30 minutes prior to curtain time in the theater. Made possible through the support of Premier Medical Group, the Jane W. Nuhn Charitable Trust, the Dr. Edwin Ulrich Charitable Trust, the Benjamin R. Strong Opera Fund, the Stephen & Julia Dunwell Fund, the Dr. Mary Louise Van Winkle Fund, and all of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley. Promotional support courtesy of WMHT – FM 88.7 Poughkeepsie. Reminder: This is a live satellite broadcast direct from the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. On occasion there may be visual or sound disturbances that are beyond the Bardavon’s control. In the event a disturbance does occur, please be patient. Thank you.

Step into a magical world of elegance, romance, and timeless storytelling with Cinderella, one of the most beloved fairy tales brought to life through the beauty of classical ballet. This exquisite production features a company of highly accomplished ballet artists, including leading principal dancers from Ukraine, delivering a performance filled with grace, emotion, and technical brilliance. With magnificent hand-painted sets and stunning costumes created by European designers, this production is presented in a vibrant Broadway-style format, inspired by the grandeur and visual richness of Broadway, making it truly captivating and unforgettable. Set to the iconic score by Sergei Prokofiev, Cinderella tells a heartwarming story of hope, transformation, and love. From the magical appearance of the fairy godmother to the unforgettable royal ball, every moment on stage is filled with charm, beauty, and theatrical magic. This family-friendly performance is presented in two acts with one intermission and is suitable for audiences ages 2 and up. Bring your children, family, and loved ones to experience an unforgettable evening at the theater. A spectacular Broadway-style production that will inspire and delight audiences of all ages. Watch the Promo HERE! GO TO WEBSITE: www.classicalarts.net

For more than a decade, Theresa Caputo—known worldwide as the Long Island Medium—has touched the lives of millions of fans, comforting supporters when they need it most. Through personal life stories, candid humor, and intimate details about her gift to communicate with those who have passed on, the beloved television personality and best-selling author delivers healing messages to her audience, reassuring them with the revelation that their deceased loved ones are still with them—just in a different way. Recognized as one of the most renowned mediums for over 20 years, Theresa Caputo Live: The Experience is the awe-inspiring event you won’t want to miss.

The Wailin Jennys are Nicky Mehta, Ruth Moody and Heather Masse; three distinct voices that together make an achingly perfect vocal sound.  Starting as a happy accident of solo singer/songwriters getting together for a one-time-only performance at a tiny guitar shop in Winnipeg, Manitoba, The Wailin’ Jennys have grown over the years into one of today’s most beloved international folk acts. Founding members Moody and Mehta along with New York-based Masse continue to create some of the most exciting music on the folk-roots scene, stepping up their musical game with each critically lauded recording and thrilling audiences with their renowned live performances.  NPR wrote of their last Newport Folk Fest appearance, “The Wailin’ Jennys are more than just impeccable bluegrass harmonizers; they’re also terrific bandleaders who give their traditional roots music a sense of real reverence.” It’s this respect for their craft, as well as the Wailin’ Jennys heartfelt, impeccable vocal performances, that has cemented the trio’s reputation in folk and roots music circles. About the Mammals Mike Merenda & Ruth Ungar are an ethereal harmony duo and the heart of beloved Americana quintet, The Mammals. A cornerstone of the Northeast folk music community for the past 25 years, these exceptional songwriters host their own festival (The Hoot) and in 2025 issued The Mammals’ Touch Grass Vol. 1 & 2, their 19th & 20th albums on their own Humble Abode Music label. While The Mammals quintet is lauded for high energy, deep roots and dynamic performances, a duo concert captivates with acoustic intimacy and moving storytelling that harkens back to the great folk acts of past. Ruthy is the daughter of acclaimed fiddler, Jay Ungar, whose composition “Ashokan Farewell” served as the main theme for the Ken Burns documentary, “The Civil War.” Mike + Ruthy are regular instructors at the Milk Carton Kids’ Sad Songs Summer Camp in the Catskill Mountains.

Sacred, scandalous, and irresistibly alluring, Saint-Saëns’s spectacular take on the biblical hero of legendary strength and the seductive Philistine whose beauty overpowers him returns in the Met’s larger-than-life production. Featuring a massive orchestra and chorus and some of opera’s most spellbinding tunes, this masterpiece of French grand opera is a feast for the eyes and ears. Giacomo Sagripanti conducts an electrifying cast led by the formidable star pairing of mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina and tenor Clay Hilley, transmitted live to cinemas worldwide. Ticket holders are invited to a pre-opera talk 30 minutes prior to curtain time in the theater. Made possible through the support of Premier Medical Group, the Jane W. Nuhn Charitable Trust, the Dr. Edwin Ulrich Charitable Trust, the Benjamin R. Strong Opera Fund, the Stephen & Julia Dunwell Fund, the Dr. Mary Louise Van Winkle Fund, and all of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley. Promotional support courtesy of WMHT – FM 88.7 Poughkeepsie. Reminder: This is a live satellite broadcast direct from the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. On occasion there may be visual or sound disturbances that are beyond the Bardavon’s control. In the event a disturbance does occur, please be patient. Thank you.

Experience the legendary masterpiece Swan Lake, a timeless story of love, betrayal, and destiny brought to life through the beauty and elegance of classical ballet. This breathtaking production features a company of world-class ballet artists, including leading principal dancers from Ukraine, delivering a performance filled with grace, precision, and emotional depth. With magnificent hand-painted sets, exquisite costumes created by European designers, and a visually stunning Broadway-style presentation, this production offers an unforgettable theatrical experience. Set to the immortal score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Swan Lake tells the captivating story of Prince Siegfried and Princess Odette, who is transformed into a swan by an evil sorcerer’s curse. From the iconic “Dance of the Little Swans” to the dazzling 32 fouetté turns of the Black Swan, every moment on stage is filled with beauty, drama, and technical brilliance. This family-friendly performance is presented in two acts with one intermission and is suitable for audiences ages 3 and up. Bring your family and loved ones to experience one of the most famous ballets of all time. A powerful Broadway-style production that continues to inspire audiences around the world. GO TO WEBSITE: www.classicalarts.net

Puccini’s exhilarating drama of the Wild West returns in a new staging by celebrated British director Richard Jones, marking the company’s first new production of La Fanciulla del West in more than 30 years. Soprano Sondra Radvanovsky adds to her already remarkable Met repertoire, making her role debut as Minnie, the tough tavern owner with a heart of gold who finds love when she least expects it. Tenor SeokJong Baek is the dashing bandit who rambles into the remote California mining town to steal her heart, opposite baritone Christopher Maltman as the lawman determined to deliver rough justice—and win Minnie for himself. Maestro Keri-Lynn Wilson takes the podium to conduct one of opera’s most action-packed adventures, live from the Met stage to cinemas worldwide. Ticket holders are invited to a pre-opera talk 30 minutes prior to curtain time in the theater. Made possible through the support of Premier Medical Group, the Jane W. Nuhn Charitable Trust, the Dr. Edwin Ulrich Charitable Trust, the Benjamin R. Strong Opera Fund, the Stephen & Julia Dunwell Fund, the Dr. Mary Louise Van Winkle Fund, and all of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley. Promotional support courtesy of WMHT – FM 88.7 Poughkeepsie. Reminder: This is a live satellite broadcast direct from the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. On occasion there may be visual or sound disturbances that are beyond the Bardavon’s control. In the event a disturbance does occur, please be patient. Thank you.

Following his smash-hit company debut with The Hours, composer Kevin Puts returns to the Met with his Pulitzer Prize–winning first opera, inspired by the true events of the 1914 Christmas truce, when soldiers spontaneously set aside the horrors of the First World War and crossed the trenches to mingle, exchange gifts, and sing carols with the enemy. A poignant depiction of shared humanity in the most inhumane circumstances, Puts’s grand, cinematic opera—with a libretto by Mark Campbell based on the film Joyeux Noël—has been widely acclaimed since its 2011 premiere, hailed as “an overwhelming emotive experience” by The Guardian. Silent Night receives an evocative staging by James Robinson that takes the audience directly to the battlefields of the Western Front. The star-studded cast, featuring soprano Elza van den Heever and tenors Ben Bliss and Rolando Villazón, among many others, is conducted by debuting maestro Dalia Stasevska live from the Met to cinemas worldwide. Ticket holders are invited to a pre-opera talk 30 minutes prior to curtain time in the theater. Made possible through the support of Premier Medical Group, the Jane W. Nuhn Charitable Trust, the Dr. Edwin Ulrich Charitable Trust, the Benjamin R. Strong Opera Fund, the Stephen & Julia Dunwell Fund, the Dr. Mary Louise Van Winkle Fund, and all of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley. Promotional support courtesy of WMHT – FM 88.7 Poughkeepsie. Reminder: This is a live satellite broadcast direct from the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. On occasion there may be visual or sound disturbances that are beyond the Bardavon’s control. In the event a disturbance does occur, please be patient. Thank you.

Following her radiant performance in Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette—which garnered raves for “high notes that spun like liquid gold … Sierra touched the operatic firmament” (The New York Times)—superstar soprano Nadine Sierra takes on another alluring French heroine, the irresistible title character of Massenet’s passionate drama, live from the Met stage to cinemas worldwide. Leading tenor Matthew Polenzani is her idealistic lover, the Chevalier des Grieux, with rising-star baritone Andrzej Filończyk as her stalwart cousin, Lescaut, in a breathtaking Belle Époque staging by director Laurent Pelly. Ticket holders are invited to a pre-opera talk 30 minutes prior to curtain time in the theater. Made possible through the support of Premier Medical Group, the Jane W. Nuhn Charitable Trust, the Dr. Edwin Ulrich Charitable Trust, the Benjamin R. Strong Opera Fund, the Stephen & Julia Dunwell Fund, the Dr. Mary Louise Van Winkle Fund, and all of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley. Promotional support courtesy of WMHT – FM 88.7 Poughkeepsie. Reminder: This is a live satellite broadcast direct from the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. On occasion there may be visual or sound disturbances that are beyond the Bardavon’s control. In the event a disturbance does occur, please be patient. Thank you.

One of today’s leading dramatic tenors, Brian Jagde takes on the tour-de-force title role of what many consider the ultimate Italian opera, live to cinemas worldwide. Verdi’s monumental Shakespearean tragedy also features soprano Ailyn Pérez in her company role debut as the long-suffering Desdemona, alongside baritone Artur Ruciński as the sinister Iago. Michele Mariotti leads the full forces of the Met Orchestra and Chorus in the exhilarating score. Ticket holders are invited to a pre-opera talk 30 minutes prior to curtain time in the theater. Made possible through the support of Premier Medical Group, the Jane W. Nuhn Charitable Trust, the Dr. Edwin Ulrich Charitable Trust, the Benjamin R. Strong Opera Fund, the Stephen & Julia Dunwell Fund, the Dr. Mary Louise Van Winkle Fund, and all of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley. Promotional support courtesy of WMHT – FM 88.7 Poughkeepsie. Reminder: This is a live satellite broadcast direct from the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. On occasion there may be visual or sound disturbances that are beyond the Bardavon’s control. In the event a disturbance does occur, please be patient. Thank you.

A profound philosophical meditation on compassion and reconciliation, this transcendent rendering of a medieval knight’s heroic quest for the Holy Grail returns to the big screen in François Girard’s celebrated production, a “thoughtful and intrepid staging, full of striking imagery” (The New York Times). Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts a cast of Wagnerian superstars, including tenor Piotr Beczała in the title role, mezzo-soprano Elīna Garanča as the enigmatic Kundry, baritone Peter Mattei as the ailing Amfortas, bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green as the sorcerer Klingsor, and bass Jongmin Park as the wise Gurnemanz. Ticket holders are invited to a pre-opera talk 30 minutes prior to curtain time in the theater. Made possible through the support of Premier Medical Group, the Jane W. Nuhn Charitable Trust, the Dr. Edwin Ulrich Charitable Trust, the Benjamin R. Strong Opera Fund, the Stephen & Julia Dunwell Fund, the Dr. Mary Louise Van Winkle Fund, and all of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley. Promotional support courtesy of WMHT – FM 88.7 Poughkeepsie. Reminder: This is a live satellite broadcast direct from the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. On occasion there may be visual or sound disturbances that are beyond the Bardavon’s control. In the event a disturbance does occur, please be patient. Thank you.