Followed by a discussion with director Zach Heinzerling

In June, we screened the first episode of this Emmy-nominated docuseries. Now we present the finale. In this last episode, Spanish tennis champion Rafael Nadal reflects on the resilience that defined his extraordinary career. Pivotal victories, devastating setbacks, and the relentless fight against injury reveal the determination that kept him competing against the odds and cemented his legacy as one of tennis’s greatest players.

Dir. Zach Heinzerling | Documentary | U.S.A. | 2026 | 1 hr. 1 min. | Rated TV-MA | Spanish and English, with English subtitles

Gates open at 6:30 p.m.; the film begins at approximately 7:15 p.m.

After a successful diamond heist in London, a cunning con artist and her volatile accomplice begin double-crossing their own crew to keep the loot for themselves. As loyalties shift and schemes unravel, a straitlaced barrister becomes entangled in the chaos, leading to a wildly unpredictable battle of deception, seduction, and revenge.

If pre-sale parking spots are sold out, we’d still love to see you! Try your luck at the gate for any unclaimed parking spots, or park nearby, grab a lawn chair, and walk in. No car? No problem! Walk-ins are also pay-what-you-can, suggested $10 per person.

Dirs. Charles Crichton and John Cleese | Comedy / Crime | U.K. / U.S.A. | 1988 | 1 hr. 48 min. | Rated R

​Presented in partnership with the YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard

Gates open at 6:30 p.m.; the film begins at approximately 7:15 p.m.

Filmed live on Broadway, this groundbreaking musical tells the story of Alexander Hamilton’s rise from orphaned immigrant to influential Founding Father. Through a dynamic blend of hip-hop, R&B, and traditional musical theater, it traces his ambition, relationships, and lasting impact on the nation’s history.

If pre-sale parking spots are sold out, we’d still love to see you! Try your luck at the gate for any unclaimed parking spots, or park nearby, grab a lawn chair, and walk in. No car? No problem! Walk-ins are also pay-what-you-can, suggested $10 per person.

Dir. Thomas Kail | Musical / Drama | U.S.A. | 2020 | 2 hrs. 40 min. | Rated PG-13

​Presented in partnership with the YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard.

With opener Wolftrap

Martha’s Vineyard singer-songwriter and producer Meredith Sheldon brings her signature blend of grungy pop, shimmering indie rock, layered harmonies, and dreamy synths to the Playhouse stage, in celebration of her latest album, Once We Were Dust.

The craziest stuff happens to the funniest person in the psych ward in this solo show one theater reviewer called "shockingly funny" and "refreshingly honest" during its run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Buckle up for a twisted ride through OCD, an epic breakup, a major breakdown, coming out, and—just possibly—learning how to drive. Ellie Brelis may be scared of crashing a car, but she has no fear of crashing out.

Written in 2020 during a mental health crisis, hospitalization, and six months of intensive treatment, this critically acclaimed, international award-winning play brings actor, playwright, and chaotic creative Ellie Brelis back to the stage at Martha's Vineyard Playhouse.

Written and Performed by: Ellie Brelis

Directed by: Leif Moore

Please note that this play discusses mental illness, suicidal ideation, and substance use. It may not be suitable for all viewers.

Ten international dance films bring filmmakers and choreographers together in a dynamic exploration of movement, emotion, and expression. Spanning intimate encounters, family conflict, human and robotic collaboration, competition, crowds, memory, and joy, these films transform movement through imaginative perspectives, diverse environments, and innovative visual storytelling. Live performances by Island dancer and Built on Stilts Dance Festival co-founder and director Abby Bender will be woven throughout the program, creating a unique convergence of dance on screen and in the room.

Featured shorts: A Kiss · Spoken Movement Family Honour · Man in The City · Naval Ode (Ode Marítima) · JA Robot Club · Goal · MASS · Plume · Vestiges · Podium

Directly after the films, bring your stomping selves to the downstairs at the Grange Hall for a line dancing class, led by Jill Gross

This program pairs a short dance film with a feature-length documentary exploring intimacy, identity, and the places where people come together. David Hinton’s Touched transforms an ordinary night out into an intimate choreography of bodies, faces, and touch, while Last Dance At The Sundance Stompede celebrates the vibrant LGBTQ+ community of a beloved San Francisco country-western bar as it closes after nearly three decades. Together, the films offer two distinct portraits of dance and nightlife, from the fleeting encounters of a London bar to the lasting legacy of a cherished queer gathering place.

Led by composer, singer, and harpist Thistle Jemison, THISTLE creates haunting, cinematic chamber-folk music at the intersection of South Indian classical, Western classical, jazz, and folk traditions. Performed by a trio of classically trained musicians, Jemison’s original through-composed scores weave harp, voice, and orchestral instrumentation into an immersive musical landscape with stories drawn from literature, poetry, and dark fairy tales.

THISTLE’s 2019 debut album, The Ice Maiden Comes, transformed eleven Hans Christian Andersen stories into original songs, while the forthcoming Mysterious Star: A Tribute to Poe brings the haunting work of Edgar Allan Poe to song, including “The Raven” and “Spirits of the Dead.” Described by Chamber Music America as “beautiful, unique, and hypnotic,” THISTLE's music seeks to evoke mystery, wonder, and a sense of the spiritual world beyond the veil.