Photo Courtesy of The Bardavon
The Bardavon
In the downtown district of Poughkeepsie is the oldest continuously operating theater in New York State – the Bardavon. Built in 1869, it served as a venue for the performing arts and upholds this legacy today. The theater is operated by the Bardavon 1869 Opera House, Inc., a non-profit that is dedicated to offering affordable, world-class arts education programs, music, dance, theater live in HD broadcasts and classic films for the diverse audiences of the Hudson Valley.
The Bardavon presents renowned and emerging performers in productions in order to inspire, entertain, and educate people of all ages, ethnicities and incomes as well as stage free outdoor arts events in local communities. Bardavon offers an authentic way to experience cultural tourism.
The Bardavon’s performances, programs, and off-site events reach nearly 80,000 residents and visitors every year – making experinecing theatrical performances more accessible than ever. They also do considerable work with regional schools to offer unique arts-based learning experiences for students in Kindergarten through 12th Grade and innovative teaching tools for educators.
Check out our feature article about The Bardavon to learn more about this historic opera house.
There are always new productions being put on at the Bardavon, so make sure to check out the website to find their upcoming shows and plan your next visit. From music to dancing to magic shows – there is something for everyone to enjoy!
MET Live in HD
The Bardavon is one of 900 theaters in the United States that is home to live, high-definition transmissions of performances at The Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. View the broadcast calendar here.
“The Bardavon is a wonderful community-supported center for music, film, dance, and drama. Everything from classical orchestral music to innovative dance to stand-up comics to theatre organ finds a welcoming audience”
—Laura R., TripAdvisor
Take Amtrak to the Bardavon
Experience the arts at the Bardavon via Amtrak to Poughkeepsie Station—Don’t forget to use the New York By Rail 15% discount!
Get picked up from Poughkeepsie Station and taken to your reserved NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Click here to reserve your car or call the Poughkeepsie office today at: (845) 485-2222.
