In Samuel Barber and Gian Carlo Menotti’s Pulitzer Prize-winning opera, Vanessa waits, along with her niece Erika and her mother the Baroness, in her shadowy estate for the arrival of her long-lost lover. When their visitor arrives, he launches the family into psychological turmoil, sends Erika spiraling, and unleashes a reckoning of desire, illusion, and longing.
Under the acclaimed direction of R.B. Schlather, VANESSA is “pared to its stark, chilling core” with Heartbeat Opera’s signature “laser-like approach” (Classical Voice North America). Dan Schlosberg’s “revelatory” (Seen and Heard International) and “meticulously distilled” (The Washington Post) new arrangement rekindles one of opera's greatest scores with a band of seven virtuosic instrumentalists, and Jacob Ashworth’s adaptation strips the story to five dynamic singers and “100 enthralling minutes” (The New York Times).
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Vanessa
Opening Date: May 12, 2026
Closing Date: May 31, 2026
Running Time: 01:40
Playing @
Baruch Performing Arts Center
55 Lexington Ave / 1 Bernard Baruch Way, New York, NY 10010
Show Notes: Sung in English.
Written By
- Adapted by Jacob Ashworth
Music
- Samuel Barber
Director
- R.B. Schlather
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Full-price tickets:
$40.00 - $122.00
Accessibility
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Wheelchair Info
Wheelchair seating is available. Accessible seating is reserved exclusively for patrons with accessible needs and their companions. Patrons purchasing accessible seating may purchase one (1) accessible seat and one (1) companion seat adjacent to the accessible seat. Depending upon availability, seats for additional guests will be located as close as possible to the accessible space. This policy ensures that we are able to accommodate all those that need accessible seating -
Elevator/Escalator
Elevator only -
Parking
One garage on 24th St, (Lexington and 3rd Ave), three garages on 24th St (3rd and 2nd Ave) -
Entrance
Located in the lower level of Baruch College and is accessible by elevator. The building entrance is street level. -
Box Office
Lobby is same level as theatre. -
Restroom
Wheelchair accessible rest rooms and drinking fountains are located on the B3 level inner lobby. -
Water Fountain
Drinking fountains and concessions are located on the B3 level inner lobby. -
Telephone
None on premises -
Assisted Listening System
Lightweight infrared assistive listening headsets are available for our hearing-impaired guests. A limited number of sets are available for all performances at no charge and without prior reservation. Please visit our House Management office located on the B2 level and request an Assistive Listening Device. Guests will be required to leave valid identification such as a driver's license as collateral. This is a complimentary service.
