Composed by Benjamin Britten, Libretto by Myfanwy Piper
Artistic and Musical Direction by Jonathan Shames
Stage Direction by Nicole Kenley-Miller

In this operatic adaptation of Henry James' chilling novella, the children of the Bly household eagerly welcome a new governess who initially finds them to be happy and well-adjusted. Soon, however, they begin to exhibit the strange behaviors of their former governess and valet. Both died in untimely accidents and now are appearing to the new governess as ghosts. Are the ghosts real? Did they do unspeakable things to the children? Or, is it all in her head? Contains adult themes and suggestions of sexual violence.

Single Tickets on sale beginning October 1, 2025

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