NOW: Premieres is the Festival’s annual showcase of new commissioned dance works, all making their debut on one legendary night, performed by an extraordinary cast of dancers and musicians. This season’s choreographers will include Robert Battle*, Michelle Dorrance, Justin Peck, Gianna Reisen*, Bobbi Jene Smith, My’Kal Stromile*, and Melissa Toogood.
The three performances of International Evenings of Dance, which, since 1993, have brought a succession of extraordinary artists to the Vail stage, continue the tradition this summer, with dancers making their Festival debuts including American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Chloe Misseldine and Royal Danish Ballet principal dancer Ryan Tomash.
An evening of dance at special prices, featuring Festival artists and companies and the premiere of Rhapsody by Larry Keigwin, a community work created for a diverse cast of local Vail Valley residents who will share the stage with Festival stars in a moving celebration of humanity and art-making. Generously Underwritten by Town of Vail.
In Myths by Legends, stories come to life with today’s extraordinary dancers performing works themed to myths ancient and contemporary, as choreographed by legends of the dance world George Balanchine, Martha Graham, José Limón, and Jerome Robbins. The program will include Limón Dance Company in their founder’s classic Orfeo, Artist-In-Residence Sara Mearns in the “Cassandra” … Continued
For twenty years artistic director Damian Woetzel has grown the Vail Dance Festival into a dynamic lab for dance and music, drawing together thrilling artists from disparate worlds into new collaborative possibilities. That vision is centerstage on UpClose, as Woetzel assembles a star-studded lineup of artists for a unique behind-the-scenes look at the work that goes … Continued
The company returns to the Festival in a headlining performance with a special program featuring George Balanchine’s thrilling Allegro Brillante, DTH Artistic Director Robert Garland’s recent work Nyman String Quartet #2 which was hailed by the Associated Press as “highly athletic and infectiously joyous,” and William Forsythe’s acclaimed Blake Works IV (The Barre Project).
American country pop singer and songwriter Walker Hayes is bringing his Same Drunk Tour to The Amp on Friday, August 16th at 7:00pm. With smash hits including Getting Fancy and You Broke Up With Me, this is sure to be a night to remember.Gates open at 6:00pm, Show starts at 7:00pm.
Enjoy an entertaining cooking presentation with the master chef as well as a taste of what has been prepared from this sell-out cooking demonstration fundraiser series. Join Vail’s renowned chefs as they shares tips and tricks from the kitchen under the tent of the Gerald Ford Amphitheater. Advanced registration required. July 11 — La Nonna, … Continued
One of music’s most consistently adventurous bands, a duo connected by not just blood, but also a lifetime of performing together, and they’re coming to Vail. The reigning CMA and ACM Duo of the Year winners, John and TJ Osborne are leaders of a progressive and still classic school of country music, and the faces … Continued
For more than four decades, Crowded House leader Neil Finn has been on an evolving, winding journey. Crowded House’s mid-Eighties hits like “Don’t Dream It’s Over” and “Something So Strong,” combined with albums like Woodface and Together Alone, set the standard for the period’s erudite jangle-pop while always pushing the band’s art forward. Gates open … Continued
Ziggy Marley is returning to The Amp this July and he’s bringing with him special guest Lettuce. This combo brings an evening of reggae infused with funk, blues, rock and other elements through mindful songcraft. This is sure to be an event of high vibrations you won’t want to miss. Gates open at 6:30pm, Show starts at 7:30pm. … Continued
A Tribute to the Boss Hot Summer Nights is an annual free summer concert series hosted throughout the summer at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater. Gates open at 5:30, concert begins at 6:30.