ArtSmart: Ballet and the Carmen Suite— June 13 @ 12:00 pm
Marya Carmolli of Vermont Farm to Ballet will moderate a pre-film conversation for Bolshoi Ballet Carmen Suite/ Petrushka.
Upcoming Events
The Bolshoi Ballet in HD – Carmen Suite / Petrushka— June 13 @ 01:00 pm
Carmen is as sensual and free-spirited as ever as she finds herself caught in a love triangle. The passionate one act ballet by Cuban choreographer Alberto Alonso, originally conceived for legendary Bolshoi prima ballerina Maya Plisetskaya, will captivate audiences alongside Petrushka, a new creation for the Bolshoi by contemporary choreographer Edward Clug. The double-bill event for cinemas encapsulates and showcases the soul of Russian Ballet.
42nd Street- the Musical in HD film— June 20 @ 03:00 pm
One of Broadway’s most classic and beloved tales, 42nd Street, comes cinema screens in the largest- ever production of the breathtaking musical.Filmed in 2018 at London’s Theatre Royal the production is directed by the original author of the show, Mark Bramble. This eye- watering extravaganza is full of crowd-pleasing tap dances, popular musical theatre standards (“Lullaby of Broadway”, “We’re in the Money (the gold digger’s song), “42nd Street” and more), and show-stopping ensemble production numbers.
Jefferson Starship— June 23 @ 07:00 pm
Presented by the Spruce Peak Resort Association Today’s Jefferson Starship remains dedicated to breathing new life into the living catalog of the Jeffersonian legacy, going to the edge, pushing the sonic boundaries and staying true to the original spirit of the music. Jefferson Starship features original and historic members David Freiberg and drummer Donny Baldwin, along with longtime members Chris Smith on keyboards and synth bass, Jude Gold on lead guitar. GRAMMY Nominee Cathy Richardson anchoring the female lead vocal spot made famous by the inimitable Grace Slick. The music that defined a generation and spanned decades is alive and well and more relevant than ever in pop culture- songs such as Volunteers, White Rabbit, Wooden Ships, Somebody to Love, Today, Miracles, Count on Me, Fast Buck Freddie, Jane and Find Your Way Back continue to reverberate throughout the collective consciousness today.
ArtSmart: Dialogue on DIALOGUES DES CARMÉLITES— June 26 @ 12:00 pm
Join Kevin Ginter, a classically trained opera professional, to learn about the story and history of DIALOGUES DES CARMÉLITES. ArtSmart is free for ticket holders to the afternoon screening of the Metropolitan Opera’s DIALOGUES DES CARMÉLITES in HD. This event has limited seating and reservations are required. RSVP to the Box Office at 802.760.4634.
The Met Opera Live in HD: DIALOGUES DES CARMÉLITES (Poulenc)— June 26 @ 01:00 pm
The Met’s Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads an accomplished ensemble in Poulenc’s devastating modern masterpiece of faith and martyrdom. Mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard is the young Blanche de La Force, opposite Met legend Karita Mattila as the First Prioress. Run time: 3 hrs 9 min (1 intermission)
Peking Acrobats— July 5, 3pm and 7pm
For the last thirty two years, THE PEKING ACROBATS® have redefined audience perceptions of Chinese acrobatics. They perform daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs and display their technical prowess at such arts as trick-cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting, and gymnastics. They push the limits of human ability, defying gravity with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility, and control. THE PEKING ACROBATS perform to music of the Chinese traditional instruments; the time-honored Chinese music coalesces with high-tech special effects and awe-inspiring acrobatic feats, creating an exuberant entertainment event with the festive pageantry of a Chinese Carnival. THE PEKING ACROBATS are part of a time-honored Chinese tradition, rooted in centuries of Chinese history and folk art. Tradition demands that each generation of acrobats add its own improvements and embellishments; because of this, high honor is conferred upon those skilled enough to become acrobats. THE PEKING ACROBATS seek to uphold this rich and ancient folk art tradition, bringing it to new technical heights while integrating twenty-first century technology. In the words of Clive Davis of the New York Post, “THE PEKING ACROBATS [are] pushing the envelope of human possibility,” combining agility and grace in remarkable feats of “pure artistry.”
YOUtheatre: Fractured Fairy Tales Camp— July 15 – 19
YOUtheatre: Fractured Fairy Tales (Ages 6 to 14) Monday, July 15 to Friday, July 19 9am to 3:30pm* (performance at 3:30pm Friday) $295 Spruce Peak Arts Members, $335 Non-Members Instructors: Madeline Nickerson and Christine Penney
Judy Collins— July 20 @ 07:00 pm
Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism. She is as creatively vigorous as ever, writing, touring worldwide, and nurturing fresh talent. She is a modern day Renaissance woman who is also an accomplished painter, filmmaker, record label head, musical mentor, and an in-demand keynote speaker for mental health and suicide prevention. Judy Collins continues to create music of hope and healing that lights up the world and speaks to the heart.
The Met Opera Encore in HD: La Bohème (Puccini)— July 25 @ 02:00 pm
La Bohème is an Italian opera in four acts. The opera tells the story of a love affair between a poor poet and an equally poor seamstress in 19th century Paris.
A Summer Evening with Natalie Merchant— August 2 @ 07:00 pm
“I’ve reached a point in my career of wanting unique experiences on tour, of not settling for the predictable routing and venues. Last July, Erik and I had a very pleasant experience touring the United Kingdom as an acoustic duo. This Summer, we’ve decided to do a tour of New England following the same format as last year, steering clear of big cities and playing unique and intimate venues in small, picturesque towns. We’re looking forward to seeing the rocky coast of Maine, the green rolling hills of Vermont, the historic village squares and white steepled churches of Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Connecticut. I imagine we will meet many locals and visitors seeking the same sort of experience that we are and I expect the audiences and the settings will inspire us.”
Spruce Peak Folk Festival 2019— August 10 – 11
Join us on Saturday, August 10 and Sunday, August 11 on the green at Spruce Peak for an all day, family-friendly affair!
2019 Stowe Tango Music Festival— August 17
Join the 2019 Stowe Tango Music Festival for an unforgettable night of Tango! Indulge your senses with the elegance, passion, and sensuality of the music and dance of the Argentine Tango.
National Theatre Live in HD: All About Eve— August 22 @ 03:00 pm
All About Eve tells the story of Margo Channing. Legend. True star of the theatre. The spotlight is hers, always has been. But now there’s Eve. Her biggest fan. Young, beautiful Eve. The golden girl, the girl next door. But you know all about Eve…don’t you…? Lifting the curtain on a world of jealousy and ambition, this new production, from one of the world’s most innovative theatre directors, Ivo van Hove (NT Live: A View from the Bridge), asks why our fascination with celebrity, youth and identity never seems to get old.
Margaret Atwood: Live in Cinemas-HD Film presentation— September 17 – 18
Tuesday, September 17 at 7pm Wednesday, September 18 at 1pm On Tuesday, September 10th, the wait will be over…The Testaments, Margaret Atwood’s highly anticipated sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale, is revealed. The momentous literary event will be celebrated with an exclusive live cinema broadcast, as Fane Productions present an evening with the Canadian novelist, poet, literary critic and inventor.
National Theatre Live in HD: One Man, Two Guvnors— September 26 @ 03:00 pm
Featuring a Tony Award-winning performance from host of the The Late Late Show, James Corden, the hilarious West End and Broadway hit One Man, Two Guvnors returns to cinemas to mark National Theatre Live’s 10th birthday.
Walk Two Moons— October 11 @ 10:00 am
The National Players present a moving adaptation of the award-winning novel about family, identity, and coming-of-age. While driving cross-country with her grandparents in search of her mother, 13-year-old Sal meets many eccentric characters, but none more so than Phoebe, the main character in the stories she tells to entertain her grandparents. Phoebe’s story bursts with wild conspiracy theories of her own missing mother, which helps Sal confront her own loss. But with a deadline looming, Sal might not make it in time to reunite with the one person she wants to find most.
National Theatre Live in HD: Frankenstein with Benedict Cumberbatch as “Creature”— October 17 @ 03:00 pm
Directed by Academy Award®-winner Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire), Frankenstein features Benedict Cumberbatch (Hamlet, BBC’s Sherlock) and Jonny Lee Miller (Elementary, Trainspotting). This performance features Benedict Cumberbatch as his creation, Creature. Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the increasingly desperate and vengeful Creature determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal.
Go Home Tiny Monster— November 5 @ 10:00 am
One day, Sylvie and her family of homespun creatures find themselves in need of a new home. Luckily, they have an audience full of people who can help them out. Inspired by true stories, Go Home Tiny Monster features The Gottabees’ trademark mix of puppetry, joyously absurd silliness, physical theater, live music, and surprising poignancy.
Rhapsody in Black— November 7 @ 11:00 am
Rhapsody in Black is a one-man show that explores LeLand Gantt’s personal journey to understand and eventually transcend racism in America. A prismatic look at life on the color line, Gantt presents a poignant, enraging, and often hilarious travelogue through the psyche of the perpetual “other.” As he spends a lifetime struggling with what it means to be black, he ultimately understands what it means to be a man. A blistering indictment of tribalism in all forms, Rhapsody in Black deconstructs notions of race and identity–provoking thought, realigning perspectives, and sparking the conversation we need right now