All tickets for VANESSA must be purchased directly from Williamstown Theatre Festival, via their webpage. Heartbeat Opera is not selling tickets directly. Performances of VANESSA are included in all weekend passes for the Festival, see here. Single tickets are here, and WTF donors get first dibs. For the latest ticket info, head over to the VANESSA page here.

It’s 90 minutes long.

VANESSA will be performed at The Annex, a new Festival venue located at 245 State Road in North Adams, MA (inside the North Adams Gateway Center). WTF transformed a former Rent-A-Center into this flexible performance space to create an intimate, non-traditional theatre experience.

Williamstown Theatre Festival is located at 1000 Main Street, Williamstown, MA. It’s about a 3-hour drive from NYC.

From the East Side:
Take FDR Drive North to Willis Avenue bridge to Major Deegan Expressway/Route 87 North, to Saw Mill River Parkway North, to Taconic Parkway North. Follow directions from the Taconic Parkway below.

From the West Side:
Take the Henry Hudson North to Saw Mill River Parkway North, to Taconic Parkway North. Follow directions from the Taconic Parkway below.

Once on the Taconic Parkway:
Follow the Taconic approximately an hour and a half to Chatham exit, Route 295 East (exit is marked “last exit before toll”). Follow Route 295 East to Route 22 North. Take Route 22 North (through Lebanon, NY, jogging left at the fork at the end of the New Lebanon strip) to Route 43 East (in Stephentown, NY). Route 43 will be a sharp right at a traffic light (Cumberland Farms will be on your left) approximately 5 miles outside New Lebanon. Follow Route 43 for 17.3 miles, until it dead-ends in a “T” at Route 2 in Williamstown. Take a left onto Route 2 West and follow 0.4 miles to WTF. The Theatre will be on your right, just before the junction of Routes 2 & 7.

Prefer not to drive?

• Berkshire Flyer (Amtrak) runs Fridays and Sundays between NYC and Pittsfield (seasonal, July–Sept).

• Amtrak to Albany + car rental (50 mins from Williamstown).

• Peter Pan Bus Lines also services Williamstown from NYC and Boston—drops you just 200 yards from the theater!

Yes! Between Amtrak (to Albany or Pittsfield), Peter Pan buses, and local transit, there are several ways to get to Williamstown without driving. And once you're in town, the theater is walkable from most accommodations.

Yes! Williamstown and the Berkshires offer lots of cozy and convenient lodging options—but things book up fast during Festival season. Here are some great nearby picks that WTF recommends (all under 10 miles from the theater).

Yes! And plenty of it. The Annex is a new Festival venue in the North Adams Gateway Center, located at 245 State Road in North Adams, MA. WTF tranformed a former Rent-A-Center into a flexible performance space for an intimate, non-traditional theatre experience. How exciting!

Masks are optional. (WTF’s policies may change, so check closer to the date.)

Yes! The Annex is wheelchair accessible. WTF asks that you request accessible seating when booking. A limited number of assistive listening devices are available at the ‘62 Center and The Annex—first come, first served. Have questions? The Box Office is happy to help: (413) 458-3253.

According to WTF’s ticket policies, which you can find here, you can exchange single tickets (same show, different date) up to 48 hours in advance for a $5 fee. Full weekend passes can be exchanged for a different itinerary (also $5).

Please note:

• No refunds.

• You can’t exchange individual performances within a weekend pass.

• If you can’t attend, consider donating your tickets back for a tax deduction!

Whatever you feel good in! There’s no dress code, come as you are.

VANESSA is held indoors at The Annex.

We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before curtain. That gives you plenty of time to park, grab your tickets, and settle in.

Policies may vary by production, but Heartbeat’s production of VANESSA is for all ages. If you’re thinking of bringing little ones, we recommend calling the Box Office at (413) 458-3253 or emailing tickets@wtfestival.org for advice on age-appropriateness.

So much! Williamstown is packed with culture, nature, and charm.

Here are a few local gems:

Culture & Museums:

• The Clark Art Institute – stunning art and trails

• Williams College Museum of Art – vibrant and diverse collections

• Williamstown Theatre Festival – of course!

Outdoors & Parks:

• Field Farm – hiking + sculpture garden

• Mountain Meadow Preserve – trails with mountain views

• Pine Cobble Trail – short but scenic climb

Family-Friendly Spots:

• Linear Park – picnic, fish, or stroll by the river

• Margaret Lindley Park – great for a swim or nature walk

Nearby Adventures:

• MASS MoCA (North Adams) – epic contemporary art

• Mount Greylock – hike or drive to the highest point in MA

Possibly! While WTF’s website doesn’t list specific discounts, your best bet is to call the Box Office at (413) 458-3253 or email tickets@wtfestival.org to ask about current offers.

Yes. It’s part of our 2025-2026 season.