Jazz Middlebury and Town Hall Theater  Present:

An Evening with Pianist

Mathis Picard

Saturday, October 18 at 5:30pm

Performed in the round in the Anderson Studio

Jazz Middlebury and Town Hall Theater present An Evening with Mathis Picard, of Jazz at Lincoln Center touring band fame.

As the first performance of the 2025-2026 House of Jazz season, expect to hear original compositions from Mathis and interpretations of solo piano classics, ranging from the pen of Duke Ellington to Thelonious Monk & J.S. Bach to Chopin and Ravel. Mathis will also present the Vermont premiere of selections from his new book of preludes and fugues.

Mathis is a pianist, composer, and producer on the international music scene. Based in New York City and from France and Madagascar, Mathis honors his multi-cultural background by merging musical influences and elevating sonic synchronicity. Named a “rising star,” Mathis is an ASCAP Next Generation of Songwriters Recipient, a member of the Montreux Jazz Foundation, and a Juilliard Alumni under the mentorship of Kenny Barron.

THT’s new Jean’s Place bar will be open, and attendees are invited to a post-show meet-and-greet and casual conversation with Mathis.

Make it a full evening of arts at THT!
After Mathis Picard, head downstairs at 7:30pm for Middlebury Community Player's musical "The Spitfire Grill" on our mainstage. Separate ticket required. For more info, click here.

Town Hall Theater Presents

The Almendros
Album Release Concert

Friday, October 24 at 5:30pm in the Anderson Studio

With 14 original songs, the Almendros' latest album Destination Unknown features a wide range of styles, from funk, blues and country-rock to reggae, ska and calypso. The band will also cover songs by Sam and Dave, the Beatles, Dave Brubeck, Orchestra Baobab, Elvis Costello, and Nathaniel Radcliffe and the Night Sweats.

An eight-piece band with six vocalists, horns and multiple percussionists, The Almendros are powered by longtime players on the local music scene. Five songwriters in the band contributed material to “Destination Unknown,” which was produced by Clint Bierman and recorded at Middlebury’s Lion Tone Studio, as was the group’s first album, “All Over the Place.”

Town Hall Theater Presents:
The Rocky Horror Picture Show – 50th Anniversary! 
Thursday, October 30 at 8:00pm

Celebrate five decades of cult-classic greatness of The Rocky Horror Picture Show!
This special event features a screening of the original, unedited film, with interactive audience participation. Dress up as your favorite character and your ticket includes a “participation kit” so you can be part of this hit! (No outside props allowed.)
Part musical and part horror-comedy, The Rocky Horror Picture Show follows newly engaged couple Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), who seek refuge from a storm at a mysterious castle owned by the eccentric, transvestite scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry). They encounter a bizarre group of characters, including the hunchbacked handyman Riff Raff (Richard O'Brien), his sister Magenta (Patricia Quinn), and the groupie Columbia (Nell Campbell). The central conflict arises when Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation, the handsome but naive muscular man named Rocky (Peter Hinwood), an event that disrupts the couple's perception of normalcy.

*PLEASE DO NOT BRING YOUR OWN PROPS; FAILURE TO ADHERE WILL RESULT IN EXPULSION FROM THE THEATER.

Maiden Vermont Presents:

Words Matter

Saturday, November 1 at 7pm
Sunday, November 2 at 2pm

Presented by Maiden Vermont, Middlebury's beloved women's a cappella chorus that specializes in barbershop style harmonies

Under the direction of the energetic and talented Tim Guiles, the Maiden Vermont Chorus brings its “hearts on fire” music and barbershop harmonies back to the stage. This local a cappella chorus of women singers has prepared an exciting concert program with a range of music from past hits to contemporary pop chart songs chosen for their messages of love, support, and inspiration.

Theatre Group Ltd Presents:

If You Were Really There

Written and peformed by Deborah Lubar
Directed by Marianne Lust

November 7 & 8 at 7:30pm

Lubar's unadorned "theatre of the miraculous" is a kind of magical crucible in which to bear witness to the tragedies and to revel in the majesty of the human condition with gusts of laughter as well as tears, and to celebrate the possibilities for survival, healing and change within ourselves and a world at the edge.

Her new play is both an aging actress's hilarious and moving love letter to her audiences, and an honoring and celebration of old women - all of them equally grand at raising heaven and raising hell, all of them fiercely, if invisibly, holding the threads of the world together.

Town Hall Theater Presents:

Great Art Wednesday -
"Caravaggio"

Wednesday, November 12 at 11:00am
In the Anderson Studio

Great Art Wednesday is a monthly art exhibition film series running from October 2025 to May 2026.

Mystery, intrigue, beauty, passion, murder – shine a new light on Caravaggio in this dramatic biography…

Five years in production, this is the most extensive film ever made about one of the greatest artists of all time – Caravaggio. Featuring masterpiece after masterpiece and with first-hand testimony from the artist himself on the eve of his mysterious disappearance, this beautiful new film reveals Caravaggio as never before.

Multi-award-winning filmmakers David Bickerstaff and Phil Grabsky delve into the hidden narratives of Caravaggio’s life, piecing together clues embedded within his incredible art. The intriguing self-depictions within his works — sometimes disguised, sometimes in plain sight — offer a rare window into his psyche and personal struggles. Join us as we unravel the story of one of history’s most brilliant, complex and controversial figures.

Caravaggio’s masterpieces are some of art’s most instantly recognisable. No one else uses his signature blend of dramatic light, intense naturalism and bold, striking figures. His incredible paintings have captivated audiences for centuries. But there lies a deeper mystery — one that still beckons us to explore. What do these masterpieces reveal about the man behind the brush? Join us as we explore the intriguing clues that help us to finally understand the life – and death – of this remarkable man

PM Sundays Presents:

Ben Garnett Trio featuring Brittany Haas

Sunday, November 16 at 4:00pm in the Anderson Studio

Join the Ben Garnett Trio for an album release tour featuring acoustic guitar, fiddle and bass. In addition to debuting an album of entirely original music, the trio rounds out their sets with a selection of bluegrass and fiddle tunes, jazz standards, and pop songs. Garnett’s forthcoming album, Kite’s Keep (2025), features artfully constructed compositions brought to life by acoustic music luminaries like Darol Anger, Brittany Haas (fiddle), Ethan Jodziewicz, Paul Kowert (bass), and Chris Eldridge (guitar).

PM Sundays is a Series Curated by Don Sheldon of Valley Stage Productions  in Partnership with Town Hall Theater

Don't miss the rest of The PM Sunday Folk Series:

Oct. 19 2025: Jenna Nicholls
Feb 22, 2025: Heather Pierson Duo
April 19, 2026: Katie Martucci Duo

Town Hall Theater Presents:

The Loop: Laurel Jenkins & Moira Smiley

Thursday, November 20 at 6pm in the Anderson Studio

Have you ever wanted to be part of the artistic process? Town Hall Theater is presenting a new series called The Loop that invites you direclty into the creations of professional artists. The launch event of The Loop features the interdisciplinary partnership of dancer/choreographer Laurel Jenkins and singer/composer Moira Smiley on Thursday, November 20th.

Join us at 6pm for a happy hour, followed by a work-in-progress performance in the Anderson Studio. 

About Laurel Jenkins

Laurel Jenkins is a dancer, choreographer, educator, and mother. Her choreography emerges from rigorous experimentation and interdisciplinary dialogues in the realms of contemporary dance, opera, music, and theater. She is an Assistant Professor of Dance at Middlebury College in Vermont.

Jenkins’ work has been presented by Lincoln Center, Disney Hall, REDCAT, Automata, the Getty Center, Show Box LA, Danspace, Berlin’s Performing Presence Festival, Tokyo’s Sezane Gallery, and Paris’ Cité Internationale des Arts. She choreographed Bernstein’s MASS with the LA Phil and the Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra. In addition, she has choreographed for LA Contemporary Dance Company, The Wooden Floor, and many universities including UNL. 

About Moira Smiley

Moira Smiley is a Grammy-nominated singer, composer, and educator renowned for her mastery of the voice and ability to inspire singers of all levels. She's published over 100 choral works that are sung by millions of singers worldwide. With a deep respect for the cultural roles of singing, Moira blends teaching, composing, and performing to empower communities and celebrate the transformative power of music.

Known for her rich voice and dynamic stage presence, Moira has collaborated with some of the most celebrated names in music, including Tune-Yards, Eric Whitacre, Chris Thile, Hilary Hahn, and Morten Lauridsen. As a member of Tune-Yards, she has performed on major platforms such as Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and the UK’s Later.

Town Hall Theater Presents:

Clint Bierman’s Listening Room

A Musical Journey Featuring
More than 20 Unheard, Personal Songs

Saturday, November 22 at 7pm in the Anderson Studio

Legendary local musician Clint Bierman of the Grift debuts his most personal songwriting from the past two decades. This intimate “listening room”  will feature “songs from the vault and his most vulnerable work,” Bierman says. Audience members will enjoy a sneak peek of a new album in development, presented by Bierman, who will be accompanied by a three-piece band. It’s an immersive listening experience made for music lovers.

Clint Bierman is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer, band leader, and educator who has made a serious mark on the Vermont music scene. Clint has been performing professionally for more than 20 years and founded The Grift with Jeff Vallone in 1999. Since then, he has recorded 10 original albums with Grift members past and present.

Middlebury Acting Company Presents:

A Christmas Carol

Written by Charles Dickens
Adapted by Gary Smith

December 5-7 & 11-13

Presented by Middlebury Acting Company, Town Hall Theater's professional resident theater company, delivering playful, intimate and conversation sparking productions since 2001.

Directed by Gary Smith and MACo Artistic Director Melissa Lourie, this adaptation stays true to the Dicken’s novella, and deftly integrates his witty, pointed and socially conscious narrative with the heartwarming and familiar journey Ebenezer Scrooge makes from profiteer to philanthropist. Guided by his ghosts and all the story’s unforgettable characters, Scrooge makes a courageous and uplifting transformation that in turn transforms the world around him - a journey from darkness to light.

THT and Opera Company of Middlebury Present:

The MET: Live in HD:
I Puritani 

Saturday, January 10 at 1:00pm in the Anderson Studio

Estimated Run Time:
3 hrs 45 mins, with one intermission

For gorgeous melody, spellbinding coloratura, and virtuoso vocal fireworks, I Puritani has few equals. This is the first new Met production of Bellini’s final masterpiece in nearly 50 years with a striking staging by Charles Edwards, who makes his company directorial debut after many successes as a set designer. The Met has assembled a world-beating quartet of stars, conducted by Marco Armiliato, for the demanding principal roles. Soprano Lisette Oropesa and tenor Lawrence Brownlee are Elvira and Arturo, brought together by love and torn apart by the political rifts of the English Civil War, with baritone Artur Ruciński as Riccardo, betrothed to Elvira against her will, and bass-baritone Christian Van Horn as Elvira’s sympathetic uncle, Giorgio.

PM Sundays Presents:

Heather Pierson Duo

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 4:00pm in the Anderson Studio

Joy-Infused Jazz, Folk, and Blues
Heather Pierson is a pianist, singer/songwriter, song leader, and performer with a passion for cultivating joy, both onstage and off. Her uplifting live performances with her bassist/partner Shawn Nadeau delve into New Orleans jazz, blues, and folk. Best known for her ease at the piano and her bell-tone vocals, Heather’s songs and the band’s musicianship embody honesty, playfulness, and a desire to share from the heart.

"Heather is like two great acts in one, sliding from sweet acoustic Appalachian old-timey vibe with Patty Griffinesque lyrics to brassy New Orleans blues piano with a bone thrown to Bessie Smith."
DC Bloom Lone Star Music Magazine

PM Sundays is a Series Curated by Don Sheldon of Valley Stage Productions  in Partnership with Town Hall Theater

Don't miss the rest of The PM Sunday Folk Series:

Oct. 19 2025: Jenna Nicholls
Nov. 16, 2025: Ben Garnett Trio 
April 19, 2026: Katie Martucci Duo

THT and Opera Company of Middlebury Present:

The MET: Live in HD:
Tristan und Isolde

Saturday, March 21 at 12:00pm in the Anderson Studio

Estimated Run Time:
5 hrs 10 mins, with two intermissions

After years of anticipation, a truly unmissable event arrives in cinemas worldwide, as the electrifying Lise Davidsen tackles one of the ultimate roles for dramatic soprano: the Irish princess Isolde in Wagner’s transcendent meditation on love and death. Heroic tenor Michael Spyres stars opposite Davidsen as the love-drunk Tristan. The momentous occasion also marks the advent of a new, Met-debut staging by Yuval Sharon—hailed by The New York Times as “the most visionary opera director of his generation” and the first American to direct an opera at the famed Wagner festival in Bayreuth—as well as Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin’s first time leading Tristan und Isolde at the Met. Mezzo-soprano Ekaterina Gubanova reprises her portrayal of Brangäne, alongside bass-baritone Tomasz Konieczny, who sings Kurwenal after celebrated Met appearances in Wagner’s Der Fliegende Holländer and Ring cycle. Bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green makes an important role debut as King Marke.

PM Sundays Presents:

Katie Martucci Duo

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 4:00pm in the Anderson Studio

Katie Martucci is a performer, bandleader, singer and composer, who is a graduate of New England Conservatory, and has been featured on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Her latest release ‘Note to Self’ on La Reserve Records is a collection of songs about the “unspoken third thing in the room” — stories surrounding friendship, family history, imposter syndrome, her own personal journey with epilepsy and more.

Drawing inspiration from the writing and production of artists like Madison Cunningham and Emily King, Martucci's songs are lush and cinematic. "No matter what Katie Martucci chooses to sing, it absolutely captivates us. Her voice is incredible, warm, and personal." - Ear to the Ground Music

PM Sundays is a Series Curated by Don Sheldon of Valley Stage Productions  in Partnership with Town Hall Theater

Don't miss the rest of The PM Sunday Folk Series:

Oct. 19 2025: Jenna Nicholls
Nov. 16, 2025: Ben Garnett Trio
Feb. 22, 2026: Heather Pierson Duo

THT and Opera Company of Middlebury Present:

The MET: Live in HD:
El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego

Saturday, May 30 at 1:00pm in the Anderson Studio

Estimated Run Time:
2 hrs 50 mins, with one intermission

The Metropolitan Opera’s 2025–26 Live in HD season comes to a close with a live transmission of American composer Gabriela Lena Frank’s first opera, a magical-realist portrait of Mexico’s painterly power couple Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, with libretto by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Nilo Cruz. Fashioned as a reversal of the Orpheus and Euridice myth, the story depicts Frida, sung by leading mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard, leaving the underworld on the Day of the Dead and reuniting with Diego, portrayed by baritone Carlos Álvarez. The famously feuding pair briefly relive their tumultuous love, embracing both the passion and the pain before bidding the land of the living a final farewell. Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts the Met-premiere staging of Frank’s opera, a “confident, richly imagined score” (The New Yorker) that “bursts with color and fresh individuality” (Los Angeles Times). The vibrant new production, taking enthusiastic inspiration from Frida and Diego’s paintings, is directed and choreographed by Deborah Colker.