Performing Arts

The performing arts are in abundance in the area, featuring groups of all sizes and disciplines. American Players Theatre is one of the premier outdoor classical theaters in the country, and one of the most beautiful places to see a play. It’s complimented by many other groups, each with its own artistic perspective.

American Players TheatreAmerican Players Theatre
Located on 110 rolling, wooded acres about four miles south of Spring Green, American Players Theatre presents a unique blend of civilized amenities and great theatre, performed outside atop a gentle knoll in a natural amphitheatre. As the actors compete with the stars, moonbeams, and whippoorwills to present the world’s greatest plays, the audience sits in comfort on cushioned theatre seats.
Box 819
Spring Green, WI 53588.
Ph: (608) 588-2361

bdds-tnBach Dancing and Dynamite Society
Chamber music with a Bang! Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society presents “Mixology”  in honor of all the mixing, shaking, muddling, stirring, tweaking that go into making the perfect summer musical libation.  We’ll have concoctions for every taste, all made with the finest ingredients with the greatest of care, complete with your choice of olives, cheeries, or paper umbrellas.  We promise you an unforgettably heady blend served with a serious twist of BDDS flair. 

Chamber music concerts with musicians from all over the country at Taliesin in the  Hillside Theater Sundays, June 17, 24, and July 1 at 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Tickets $36 at bachdancinganddynamite.org or (608) 255-9866 or from the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor’s Center (608) 588-7900.


Gard Theater

Historic building showing the best in current movies
SHOW TIMES: Friday & Saturday – 7:00 & 9:00 p.m.
Sunday — 7:00 p.m.
Jefferson Street
Downtown Spring Green
Ph: (608) 588-9007

River Valley PlayersRiver Valley Players
Established in 1972 RVP is the community theater association for the River Valley area. RVP’s primary goal is to provide high quality productions of both the classic and contemporary styles, along with sponsoring other theater-related events such as acting classes and assisting River Valley High School produce their annual musical.  RVP is a volunteer organization and is open to anyone of any age having the longing to be involved both on-stage or behind the scenes.

For more information on upcoming shows, volunteering, or becoming a RVP member please contact RVP at:PO Box 356
Spring Green, WI 53588
Email:  info@rivervalleyplayers.org
Ph: 608-588-6795
www.rivervalleyplayers.org

 

Summer Concerts
Monday evening summer concerts are performed at the historic Unity Chapel built by the Lloyd Jones Family (Frank Lloyd Wright’s mother’s family) in 1886. Located on County T  1/8 mile off Highway 23  3 miles south of Spring Green. Join us for the best in musical offerings  — chamber music, jazz, and folk featuring the artistry and talents of local, Taliesin and professional musicians. Donations welcomed.
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whitechurchThe White Church Theatre Project

London based Theatre de l¹Ange Fou has recently acquired  the  Wyoming Valley Church south of Spring Green off Highway 23. In July 2012, directors Steven Wasson and Corinne Soum will be holding the opening celebration of their mime and physical theatre   residency with the “White Church THEATRE Project”. Come and join us.
Email: infoschool@angefou.co.uk
6451 Lower Wyoming Road
Spring Green, WI 53588