Suddenly Last Summer at Fisher Center at Bard
Dates: 6/25/2026 - 7/19/2026
📍 Theatre: Fisher Center at Bard
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Suddenly Last Summer is the world premiere of a new opera composed by 2023 MacArthur Fellow Courtney Bryan, with a libretto by Gideon Lester and Daniel Fish based on Tennessee Williams's play about the wealthy Venable family, a mysterious death in Spain, and a mother's desperate attempt to silence the truth through lobotomy. The production is directed by Daniel Fish, with music direction by Nathan Koci, and features Mikaela Bennett as Catherine Holly, Tina Benko as Mrs. Venable, and Branden Lindsay as Dr. Cukrowicz, with the Young People's Chorus of New York City as the choral ensemble. Miriam Silverman and Nick Westrate appear on video as Mrs. Holly and George, respectively. The opera is co-produced by Opera Philadelphia and is part of Bard SummerScape 2026.
Cast and Creative Team for Suddenly Last Summer at Fisher Center at Bard
Cast
Mikaela Bennett
Catherine Holly
Tina Benko
Mrs. Venable
Branden Lindsay
Dr. Cukrowicz
Miriam Silverman
Mrs. Holly
Nick Westrate
George
Young People's Chorus of New York City
Ensemble
Creative Team
Terese Wadden
Costume Designer
Courtney Bryan
Composer
Stacey Derosier
Lighting Designer
Garth MacAleavey
Audio Designer
Joshua Thorson
Projection Designer
Beth Gill
Movement Director
Bobbie Zlotnik
Hair and Wig Designer
Anne Ford-Coates
Makeup Designer
Carter Edwards
Producer
Taylor Williams, CSA
Casting Director
Mikhaela Mahony
Associate Director
Thomas Keith
Literary Consultant
Jason Kaiser
Stage Manager
Marsha Ginsberg
Scenic Designer
Nathan Koci
Musical Director
Gideon Lester
Librettist
Daniel Fish
Director
News About Suddenly Last Summer at Fisher Center at Bard
SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER to Make World Premiere at Fisher Center at Bard
June 04, 2026 Courtney Bryan's first stage work, SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER, a new opera based on Tennessee Williams's play, will have its world premiere at the Fisher Center at Bard, directed by Tony-nominated Daniel Fish.About the Theatre
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