Bardavon Presents

Bardavon Presents is a longstanding home for the performing arts, live entertainment, and the Hudson Valley community since 1869. As a New York State nonprofit corporation, it owns and operates a 944-seat historic theater in Poughkeepsie, the 1,500-seat historic theater Ulster Performing Arts Center in Kingston, and the Hudson Valley Philharmonic. Renowned as one of the oldest continuously operating theaters in the country, Bardavon is committed to offering affordable, world-class arts education programs, music, dance, theater, and classic films for diverse audiences. Its events not only inspire, entertain, and educate people of all ages, ethnicities, and incomes but also stimulate community pride, urban revitalization, and cultural tourism. Attracting audiences from the state’s nine-county Hudson Valley Region between Albany and New York City and beyond, Bardavon's performances, programs, and off-site events reach nearly 80,000 residents and visitors annually. Moreover, it collaborates with regional schools to offer unique arts-based learning experiences for students and innovative teaching tools for educators, impacting 3,300 regional students. The organization's commitment to community engagement and arts education underscores its significance in strengthening the quality of life for all. While the specific details about recent investments and investors are not available, the historical and cultural significance of the institution serves as a solid foundation for potential future endeavors.