Fierstein and Justin Vivian Bond, in Conversation

Tony Award–winning performer and author Harvey Fierstein and transgender performer and artist Justin Vivian Bond will have what promises to be a lively conversation onstage at Olin Hall at Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, N.Y.

The focus of the evening event (Friday, March 11, 8 p.m.) will be Fierstein’s new book, “I Was Better Last Night,” due out in March.

The book reveals never-before-told stories of the actor/writer’s personal struggles and conflicts, of sex and romance, and of his fabled career.

Tickets are $38 and include a signed copy of Fierstein’s book. To purchase or reserve tickets, go to www.fishercenter.bard.edu, call 845-758-7900 (Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.), or email boxoffice@bard.edu. This event is presented in partnership with Oblong Books.

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