summer
arts
Adam Neiman, Artistic Director
JULY 9– AUGUST 8, 2020
UR
WESTON PLAYHOUSE
APR. 18–OCT. 18
As Vermont’s longest-running professional
theatre, the company celebrates the classics
and nurtures the new with a multistage summer
season of rollicking musicals, family-friendly
productions, classic plays, and groundbreaking
new works. Walker Farm: Bob Stannard &
Those Dangerous Blusemen, Apr. 18; Vermont
Symphony Orchestra Jukebox, Apr. 24; Seussical,
Jun. 18–Jul. 3; Tiny Beautiful Things, Jul. 9–25;
Songs for Nobodies, Aug. 6–29; An Iliad, Sep.
24–Oct. 18. Weston Playhouse: Ring of Fire:
The Music of Johnny Cash, Jun. 25–Jul.11;
Kinky Boots, Jul. 23–Aug. 15; Steel Magnolias,
Aug. 20–Sep. 6. 703 Main St., Weston.
802-824-5288 or westonplayhouse.org
5 CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERTS • 1 NIGHT AT THE OPERA
1 ORCHESTRAL EVENING • 6 YOUNG ARTISTS CONCERTS
6 LECTURES • 8 MASTERCLASSES • 4 RECITALS
one month of extraordinary music
At the Southern Vermont Arts Center and Other Venues
MANCHESTER, VERMONT • MMFVT.ORG • 802-362-1956
VERMONT ARTS EXCHANGE
APR. 25
The Vermont Arts Exchange presents
The Chandler Travis Philharmonic, a
nine-piece ensemble from Boston and
Cape Cod that includes a horn section,
string bass, keyboard, mandocello, guitar,
drums, accordion, and singing valet.
Masonic Hall, 504 Main St., Bennington.
802-442-5549 or vtartxchange.org
VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
SUMMER FESTIVAL TOUR
JUL. 2
This outdoor concert is a family-friendly
annual tradition. Picnics are welcome, and
the concert closes with fireworks. Hunter
Park, 410 Hunter Park Rd., Manchester.
802-864-5741 or vso.org
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