Bitter Sweet

August 4*, 6, and 11 at 8 pm
August 7 at 7 pm
August 5, 10, and 12, 13*, 14 at 3 pm

Music and libretto by Noël Coward
Conducted by James Bagwell

This charming operetta is pure Noël Coward: he wrote the music, book, and lyrics, and directed the London and Broadway premieres in 1929. Bitter Sweet tells the story of a young opera singer who falls in love with her voice teacher and goes on to make a career of singing his music—but at a heartbreaking personal cost. Famous songs from the score include "I'll See You Again" and "If Love Were All."

The Opera Talk for Bitter Sweet will take place at 5 pm on Sunday, August 7 in LUMA Theater. Free and open to the public.

Tickets $55

* Round-trip transportation from Manhattan to Bard available for these performances. Fare is $25. Reservations are required. Click here for more information or to make a reservation.

Shuttles to and from Poughkeepsie and Rhinecliff train stations are now available for certain matinée performances. Reservations are required. Click here for more information and to make a reservation.

Cast (in order of appearance)