Summerfest 2025 brings three enchanting new productions to Blow-Me-Down Farm!
The Little Prince -- Rachel Portman -- Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s beloved story comes to life in this whimsical and heart-warming tale of an aviator who crashes in the desert and meets the little prince from another planet. His friends include a talking snake, a lamplighter, a fox and a singing rose in a story of magic, adventure, discovery and friendship. With a score by Oscar-winner Rachel Portman (Emma, Chocolat, Cider House Rules), this is a production for the entire family that includes circus artists, fantastical characters, lots of heart and fun. Opera North proudly celebrates Saint-Exupery’s 125th birthday with this production. NOTE EARLY DATES: June 27, 28, 29
Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro -- “Downton Abbey” meets “Upstairs Downstairs” in this new production set in the 1920s. Mozart and DaPonte’s comedy of manners based on Beaumarchais’ classic will delight you in this sparkling production. It is a game of cat and mouse as servants Susanna and Figaro outwit their philandering employer, Count Almaviva with the help of the Countess in teaching him a lesson on fidelity and love. Filled with some of Mozart’s most delightful music and vocal fireworks, this production will have you laughing at the foibles of love and relationships. July 13, 16, 19
Man of La Mancha — Dale Wasserman, Mitch Leigh and Joe Darion. To Dream the Impossible Dream! One of the most enduring and popular musicals ever written, inspired by Miguel de Cervantes’ Don Quixote. Winner of five Tony Awards and revived on Broadway four times. The plot follows the adventures of the mad knight Don Quixote, his manservant Sancho Panza and his muse Aldonza/ Dulcinea. There are windmills to battle, damsels to save and a quest to follow. A score over-flowing with beauty, hope and inspiration… “Dulcinea,” “Little Bird,” “What Does He Want of Me?” and the immortal “Impossible Dream.” July 24, 25, 26, 27