Playhouse
Movie Theatre
An independent, non-profit movie theatre showing films that inform, inspire and entertain. The Playhouse has operated as a single purpose movie theatre since 1919.
Now Playing!
The Uprising
Wednesday, September 30, 20267:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Rise or Die.
Andrew Garfield stars as the legendary leader of a ferocious rebellion against the tyranny of King Richard II. As war burns across England, he forms an army of the people to face the King’s might in a fight for justice and survival.
Rated: R
RunTime: 2:08
Andrew Garfield stars as the legendary leader of a ferocious rebellion against the tyranny of King Richard II. As war burns across England, he forms an army of the people to face the King’s might in a fight for justice and survival.
Rated: R
RunTime: 2:08
SHOWTIMES
Friday & Saturday at 7:30 PM
Sunday Matinee shown with open captions at 2 PM
Wednesday & Thursday at 7:30 PM
Doors open 45 minutes before start of film.
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS
Adults $10 | Seniors $8
Children (12 and under) $7
CONCESSIONS
Popcorn Large $6 / Small $4
Theatre Candy $3
Sodas, Water and Iced Tea $2
Special Showing
Every Day Big and Small
Wednesday, October 7 at 7 PM.
Tickets Available at Catamount Arts
Every Day: Big and Small is a new documentary film by director Bess O’Brien that will tour Vermont from September 25th- Oct 11th.  Trailer Available here. Tickets available at Catamount Arts or available the night of the screening at the Playhouse.Movie Theatre. The new film by O’Brien sheds light on Vermonters creating connection, resilience possibility, and joy in their communities. During the 2023 and 2024 floods, Vermonters saw how their neighbors came together to support each other through difficult times. Every Day: Big and Small uses the floods as a backdrop to remind us that actually every day across Vermont folks lift each other up, cross cultural divides, create places where people can learn, grow and share a sense of belonging with each other.
Special Showing
Visual Effects Film Series: Superman: The Movie
Friday , October 23 at 7:30 PM
Tickets Available Here!
Superman: The Movie (1978)
Rated PG
Starring Christopher Reeves, Gene Hackman, Margot Kidder and Valerie Perrine.
Join the Friends of the Historic Playhouse theatre for our Special Effects Film Series with guest curator and Special Effects Creator Greg Butler, 2 time BAFTA Award Winner and AMPAS "Oscar" Award Winner as he shares his influences, career collaborations, and special effects creations in post -screening discussions of 5 films that influenced him or were career defining films for him. Â Films are shown over a three day period from Friday, October 23 through Sunday evening, October 25 with matinees on Saturday and Sunday. Â Tickets can be purchased for each individual film or as a series passport.
Tickets Available Here!
Superman: The Movie (1978)
Rated PG
Starring Christopher Reeves, Gene Hackman, Margot Kidder and Valerie Perrine.
Join the Friends of the Historic Playhouse theatre for our Special Effects Film Series with guest curator and Special Effects Creator Greg Butler, 2 time BAFTA Award Winner and AMPAS "Oscar" Award Winner as he shares his influences, career collaborations, and special effects creations in post -screening discussions of 5 films that influenced him or were career defining films for him. Â Films are shown over a three day period from Friday, October 23 through Sunday evening, October 25 with matinees on Saturday and Sunday. Â Tickets can be purchased for each individual film or as a series passport.
Special Showing
Visual Effects Film Series: Jurassic Park
October 24 at 2:00 PM
Jurassic Park, 1993
Tickets Available Here!
Rated PG-13
The original extended version directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Sam Neill, Lara Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Richard Attenbourgh
Join the Friends of the Historic Playhouse theatre for our Special Effects Film Series with guest curator and Special Effects Creator Greg Butler, 2 time BAFTA Award Winner and AMPAS "Oscar" Award Winner as he shares his influences, career collaborations, and special effects creations in post -screening discussions of 5 films that influenced him or were career defining films for him. Â Films are shown over a three day period from Friday, October 23 through Sunday evening, October 25 with matinees on Saturday and Sunday. Â Tickets can be purchased for each individual film or as a series passport.
Jurassic Park, 1993
Tickets Available Here!
Rated PG-13
The original extended version directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Sam Neill, Lara Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Richard Attenbourgh
Join the Friends of the Historic Playhouse theatre for our Special Effects Film Series with guest curator and Special Effects Creator Greg Butler, 2 time BAFTA Award Winner and AMPAS "Oscar" Award Winner as he shares his influences, career collaborations, and special effects creations in post -screening discussions of 5 films that influenced him or were career defining films for him. Â Films are shown over a three day period from Friday, October 23 through Sunday evening, October 25 with matinees on Saturday and Sunday. Â Tickets can be purchased for each individual film or as a series passport.
Special Showing
Visual Effects Film Series: Starship Troopers
October 24 at 7;30 PM
Starship Troopers
Tickets Available Here!
Rated R
Sci-Fi/ Adventure film directed by Paul Verhoeven and starring Casper Van Dien, Denise Richards, Patrick Neil Harris
Join the Friends of the Historic Playhouse theatre for our Special Effects Film Series with guest curator and Special Effects Creator Greg Butler, 2 time BAFTA Award Winner and AMPAS "Oscar" Award Winner as he shares his influences, career collaborations, and special effects creations in post -screening discussions of 5 films that influenced him or were career defining films for him. Â Films are shown over a three day period from Friday, October 23 through Sunday evening, October 25 with matinees on Saturday and Sunday. Â Tickets can be purchased for each individual film or as a series passport.
Starship Troopers
Tickets Available Here!
Rated R
Sci-Fi/ Adventure film directed by Paul Verhoeven and starring Casper Van Dien, Denise Richards, Patrick Neil Harris
Join the Friends of the Historic Playhouse theatre for our Special Effects Film Series with guest curator and Special Effects Creator Greg Butler, 2 time BAFTA Award Winner and AMPAS "Oscar" Award Winner as he shares his influences, career collaborations, and special effects creations in post -screening discussions of 5 films that influenced him or were career defining films for him. Â Films are shown over a three day period from Friday, October 23 through Sunday evening, October 25 with matinees on Saturday and Sunday. Â Tickets can be purchased for each individual film or as a series passport.
Special Showing
Visual Effects Film Series: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
October 25 at 1:00 PM
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Tickets Available Here!
Rated PG-13
4hrs. 13 minutes (due to the length of this film, start time is 1 PM)
The final film in the The Lord of the Rings series directed by Peter Jackson and starring Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Viggio Mortensen, Andy Serkis, and Ian McKellen.
Join the Friends of the Historic Playhouse theatre for our Special Effects Film Series with guest curator and Special Effects Creator Greg Butler, 2 time BAFTA Award Winner and AMPAS "Oscar" Award Winner as he shares his influences, career collaborations, and special effects creations in post -screening discussions of 5 films that influenced him or were career defining films for him. Â Films are shown over a three day period from Friday, October 23 through Sunday evening, October 25 with matinees on Saturday and Sunday. Â Tickets can be purchased for each individual film or as a series passport.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Tickets Available Here!
Rated PG-13
4hrs. 13 minutes (due to the length of this film, start time is 1 PM)
The final film in the The Lord of the Rings series directed by Peter Jackson and starring Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Viggio Mortensen, Andy Serkis, and Ian McKellen.
Join the Friends of the Historic Playhouse theatre for our Special Effects Film Series with guest curator and Special Effects Creator Greg Butler, 2 time BAFTA Award Winner and AMPAS "Oscar" Award Winner as he shares his influences, career collaborations, and special effects creations in post -screening discussions of 5 films that influenced him or were career defining films for him. Â Films are shown over a three day period from Friday, October 23 through Sunday evening, October 25 with matinees on Saturday and Sunday. Â Tickets can be purchased for each individual film or as a series passport.
Special Showing
Visual Effects Film Series: 1917
October 25 at 7:30 PM
1917 (2019)
Tickets Available Here!
Rated R
1 hr, 59 minutes
Best Picture Oscar Winner and Best Visual Effects Oscar for Greg Butler, Directed by Sam Mendes and starring George MacKay, Gerran Howell, Richard Madden, and Andrew Scott.
Join the Friends of the Historic Playhouse theatre for our Special Effects Film Series with guest curator and Special Effects Creator Greg Butler, 2 time BAFTA Award Winner and AMPAS "Oscar" Award Winner as he shares his influences, career collaborations, and special effects creations in post -screening discussions of 5 films that influenced him or were career defining films for him. Â Films are shown over a three day period from Friday, October 23 through Sunday evening, October 25 with matinees on Saturday and Sunday. Â Tickets can be purchased for each individual film or as a series passport.
1917 (2019)
Tickets Available Here!
Rated R
1 hr, 59 minutes
Best Picture Oscar Winner and Best Visual Effects Oscar for Greg Butler, Directed by Sam Mendes and starring George MacKay, Gerran Howell, Richard Madden, and Andrew Scott.
Join the Friends of the Historic Playhouse theatre for our Special Effects Film Series with guest curator and Special Effects Creator Greg Butler, 2 time BAFTA Award Winner and AMPAS "Oscar" Award Winner as he shares his influences, career collaborations, and special effects creations in post -screening discussions of 5 films that influenced him or were career defining films for him. Â Films are shown over a three day period from Friday, October 23 through Sunday evening, October 25 with matinees on Saturday and Sunday. Â Tickets can be purchased for each individual film or as a series passport.
Coming next!
Digger
Digg. Or Die.
Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alejandro G. Iñárritu returns with his original film DIGGER, starring Tom Cruise in the title role. The most powerful man in the world embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity’s savior before the disaster he’s unleashed destroys everything. Cruise stars alongside Oscar winner Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, Oscar nominee Sandra Hüller, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Oscar nominee Jesse Plemons.
Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alejandro G. Iñárritu returns with his original film DIGGER, starring Tom Cruise in the title role. The most powerful man in the world embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity’s savior before the disaster he’s unleashed destroys everything. Cruise stars alongside Oscar winner Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, Oscar nominee Sandra Hüller, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Oscar nominee Jesse Plemons.
Coming soon!
Sense and Sensibility
No one knows your heart like a sister.
From Focus Features and Working Title comes an irresistible new take on Jane Austen’s iconic Sense and Sensibility: a charming, witty, and deeply relatable story of love and sisterhood starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles.
From Focus Features and Working Title comes an irresistible new take on Jane Austen’s iconic Sense and Sensibility: a charming, witty, and deeply relatable story of love and sisterhood starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles.
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