VANESSA

Join us for an unforgettable evening as Heartbeat Opera presents the much-anticipated NYC premiere of VANESSA, a powerful adaptation directly from the legendary Williamstown Theatre Festival! ⭐

Praised by The New York Times as “top among” the festival’s “jewels” and named BEST OF 2025 by The Washington Post, this rendition brings together a captivating tale of longing and illusion.

In this Pulitzer Prize-winning opera by Samuel Barber and Gian Carlo Menotti, follow Vanessa as she, her niece Erika, and her mother, the Baroness, await the return of a long-lost love. Prepare for a psychological journey as unexpected revelations unravel the fabric of their lives. 🔍

Directed by the acclaimed R.B. Schlather, this adaptation is described as “pared to its stark, chilling core” with Heartbeat Opera’s signature “laser-like approach.” Featuring a “revelatory” new arrangement by Dan Schlosberg, this version showcases seven virtuosic instrumentalists and five dynamic singers over “100 enthralling minutes.” ⏳

⭐ Accolades: “★★★★★. VANESSA grabs the audience like a vise. Unforgettable, truly.” (New York Stage Review)

Get ready to experience this exquisite production at:
Location: 53 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10010-5585, United States
Tickets Available Here: Heartbeat Opera - VANESSA