Bardavon 1869 Opera House, Opera house in downtown Poughkeepsie, United States.
The Bardavon 1869 Opera House is an opera house in downtown Poughkeepsie featuring two stages within its brick structure and a decorative dome designed by architect J.A. Wood. The dual theaters allow the venue to host various event sizes and types simultaneously.
The building opened in 1869 as the Collingwood Opera House and remained in continuous operation through the decades. It shifted between functioning as a theater, cinema, and performance venue before taking its current name.
The venue brings Metropolitan Opera broadcasts, Hudson Valley Philharmonic performances, and comedy shows to the local community. This programming reflects the region's appetite for diverse live entertainment throughout the year.
The venue maintains box office hours from Tuesday through Friday and regularly updates its calendar of events. Visitors can make reservations online or by phone and should check ahead to plan their visit accordingly.
Eleanor Roosevelt performed at this venue in 1953, narrating Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf accompanied by a full orchestra. This notable appearance shows the venue's ability to draw prominent guest artists.
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