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Town Hall Theater Presents: Zach Nugent’s Dead Set A Celebration of The Grateful Dead And in Memory of Recently Departed Bob Weir Friday, March 20, 7:30PM Zach Nugent’s Dead Set is more than just a cover band; they are an extraordinary ensemble that brings the Grateful Dead’s timeless music to life with remarkable precision and passion. Nugent is also known to play Jerry Garcia’s guitar, nicknamed “The Wolf,” which Nugent used to record his debut album, “Good For Now.” Dead Set will transport you through the ethereal realms of the Dead’s extensive catalog. From the cosmic explorations of “Dark Star” to the uplifting anthems of “Sugar Magnolia,” every song is delivered with unwavering authenticity and a contagious enthusiasm that will leave you dancing and singing along all night long. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary celebration of Jerry Garcia and the recently departed Bob Weir’s enduring legacy. Immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind experience, and feel free to dance or kick back and enjoy the music.	Reserve Tickets
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 Pre-show talk at 11:15am by Jerry Shedd in the Anderson Studio theater. Shedd is a composer, percussionist, and OCM board member. (Free with ticket purchase) 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. A note about the 11:15am preshow talk: "Tristan und Isolde is acknowledged by many to be the ultimate among Wagner's works. I'll tell the surprising story of its creation and explore some of its musical innovations that changed the course of Western music. I hope you can join me in experiencing Wagner's masterpiece of love and longing." -Jerry Shedd	Reserve Tickets
National Public Radio Presents: The Moth Tuesday, March 24 at 7:00pm Tickets must be purchased directly through the Moth's website here. Listen to true stories or share your own at this open-mic storytelling competition. The event will be recorded, with select stories potentially broadcast by The Moth Radio Hour on National Public Radio. The Moth at THT is part of a biannual series raising the voices of local storytellers. Tonight's theme… FUMBLES AND FOULS: Prepare a five-minute story about the moment you dropped the ball. Oops, I did it again or did I do thaaaat? Tryouts, rehearsals, interviews, or dates. The highest of stakes or the lowest of lows. The failures you've learned from or the wrongs you won't admit. The times you let your team down or compared yourself to the GOAT on the court. Shoot your shot! Seating is not guaranteed and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes before the show. Admission is not guaranteed for late arrivals. All sales final. As many as 10 tickets may be available at the door for all of our StorySLAMs on a first-come, first-served basis. Stories must be summarized in five minutes, and have a clear beginning, middle, and end. For tips and tricks on Moth storytelling, please visit The Moth's website here. Need some courage to tell your story? The THT bar will be open before the show and during intermission – and the MOTH events at Town Hall Theater have featured a consistently supportive crowd.		Contact Us
Ground UP Productions & Town Hall Theater Present: Treaty: A Play About How to NOT Blow Up the Planet Directed by: Kate Middleton Written by: Chris Thorpe Friday, March 27 - Sunday, March 29 in the Anderson Studio. Nuclear weapons could destroy us all right now. So why aren't we talking about them? Sometimes the threat slides into view—Russia invades Ukraine, The U.S. goes to war with Iran—but that doesn’t make the weapons more dangerous. They’re always dangerous. And one day, deliberately or accidentally, they’ll be used again. Treaty is a new play from NYC-based theater company Ground UP Productions that tells the true story of how a playwright stumbles into the high-stakes world of nuclear disarmament negotiations. Part political thriller, part documentary, and part conversation with you, the play brings to life the ordinary people working behind the scenes to prevent catastrophe. Adapted specifically for Middlebury, the scenes are drawn from real conversations with diplomats, activists, and experts involved in the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. All performances will be followed by talk-backs led by Seth Shelden and Véronique Christory of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), winner of the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize. A New Collaboration Town Hall Theater has long sought a partnership with a New York City theater company to bring professional work in development to Middlebury. This collaboration with Ground UP is the first to realize that goal. Treaty features Broadway and Off-Broadway actors performing a new work by internationally produced playwright Chris Thorpe, and the production is still in active development. This is a rare chance to experience a show on the ground floor, one that could very well find its way to Broadway. We hope this is the beginning of a long partnership with Ground UP Productions. About Seth Shelden Seth Shelden is the General Counsel and United Nations Liaison for the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), which received the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize for its work to prohibit and eliminate nuclear weapons. His work focuses on promoting the universalization and furthering the implementation of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW). He has a background as a lawyer and law professor, and, separately, he has had an extensive career in music and arts. About Véronique Christory Véronique Christory is Senior Arms Advisor, International Committee of the Red Cross, Delegation to the UN, NY. Since 1997, she has been promoting and developing treaties regulating and prohibiting the use of conventional and nuclear weapons. She has participated in all negotiations related to arms issues at the UN over the past three decades, including the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) in 2017. The historic importance of the TPNW was underlined by the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN). About Ground UP Productions Ground UP Productions is a 23-year-old nonprofit Off-Broadway theater company based in the West Village of Manhattan. Their mission is to create honest, intimate theatre through new works and character-driven stories, with the hope of inspiring change in our world. They have produced nearly 30 works, and Treaty was discovered and workshopped in their 2024 New Works Festival. Learn more at www.groundupproductions.org.	Reserve Tickets
Town Hall Theater Presents: Vermont Mandolin Trio Featuring Grammy-nominated Ripton Resident Matt Flinner Friday, March 27 at 7:00pm on the Rothrock Main Stage The trio of Jamie Masefield, Will Patton and Matt Flinner brings together three of Vermont’s finest mandolinists for a rare evening of bluegrass, jazz and roots music in the unique (and very happy sounding) setting of three mandolins. Joined by journeyman bassist Pat Melvin, the group performs music of Bill Monroe, Django Reinhardt, J.S. Bach and everything in between, all with the flair of virtuosity and originality.	Reserve Tickets
CHAMPLAIN PHILHARMONIC's SPRING CONCERT Saturday, March 28 at 7:30pm on the Rothrock Historic Main Stage CPO's spring concert will feature a diverse selection of works, beginning with "Fanfare" by Vermont composer Erik Nielsen, a piece originally commissioned by the Vermont Symphony Orchestra in celebration of their 80th anniversary. They will also perform Gwyneth Walker’s "Let America Be America Again," a powerful musical setting of the Langston Hughes poem featuring narrator Al Wakefield. This will be followed by select movements from Lee Johnson’s Dead Symphony No. 6. This work offers a brilliant, fantasy-like tribute to the music of the Grateful Dead, including nods to "St. Stephen," "Sugar Magnolia," and "China Doll." Concluding the performance will be Antonín Dvořák’s beloved Symphony No. 9 ("From the New World").	Reserve Tickets
Middlebury Union Middle School Talent Show Wednesday, April 1 at 6:00pm on the Rothrock Main Stage Help MUMS 8th graders reach their fundraising goal for their class trip to Boston while enjoying a night of entertainment as the students take to the historic Town Hall Theater stage to show off their amazing talents. From singing and dancing, to comedy acts, and even magic, it’s sure to be an unforgettable evening brimming with high energy and big spirit! Thanks to fundraisers such as this the annual trip is available to all 8th grade MUMS students at no charge to caregivers. Students will travel to Boston via coach for a day packed full of fun and educational opportunities. Activities being considered include visits to the Museum of Science, the New England Aquarium, the Institute of Contemporary Art, historical tours, city sightseeing, as well as dinner and shopping at Quincy Market! If you wish to contribute without purchasing a ticket, click here.	Reserve Tickets
Town Hall Theater Presents: POWERSUITS Friday, April 3 at 7:30pm on the historic Rothrock Main Stage Cash bar with 80’s and 90’s dance mix from 6:30-7:30pm Two women enter looking powerful. Don't worry—they're here to take care of you. POWERSUITS is a bold, laugh-out-loud performance created and performed by Middlebury College professors Michole Biancosino (Theatre) and Lida Winfield (Dance). This sharply comic duet uses exaggerated costumes, movements, and gestures to critique normative gender roles, depicting stereotypes of authority and beauty as absurd. Part dance, part theatre, and a lot of fun—expect belly laughs alongside pointed commentary on capitalist grind culture. The evening begins at 6:30pm with an '80s and '90s dance-mix cocktail hour and cash bar, with the performance starting at 7:30pm.	Reserve Tickets
Town Hall Theater Presents: Great Art Wednesday - "Renoir: Reviled & Revered" Wednesday, April 8 11:00am and 2:00pm In the Anderson Studio Great Art Wednesday is a monthly art exhibition film series running from October 2025 to May 2026. Pierre Auguste Renoir is known and loved for his impressionist paintings of Paris which rank among the world’s favourites. Renoir, however, grew tired of this style and changed course. This stunning film – based on the remarkable Renoir collection at Philadelphia’s Barnes Foundation – explores the artist’s new approach. These later works still provoke extreme reactions – some people are repulsed by them and others seduced. Two 20th century titans– Picasso and Matisse are intriguingly among the many artists who were clearly influenced by Renoir’s later direction. This film is a new biography of an artistic giant – Renoir – but also uncovers an untold story that identifies him as a significant link between the art world’s old order and the new. ‘‘There ought to be a similar film for every gallery in the world, enabling access for people who would never get to visit them otherwise.” Jonathan McAloon, Apollo Magazine ‘‘Unmissable.” Irene Olivio, Film-News	Reserve Tickets
Town Hall Theater & The Henry Sheldon Museum Present: Looking for Joe: The Amazing Life and Times of Joseph Addison Thursday and Friday April 9 & 10 at 7pm in The Anderson Studio Cocktail hour: 6pm-7pm You live in Addison County. You drive on Addison roads, send your kids to Addison schools, read the Addison Independent. But do you know who Joseph Addison actually was? Doug Anderson went looking for answers and found a story that connects London coffee shops, revolutionary politics, and one of George Washington's favorite plays to the county we call home. He'll sit down with Joseph Addison himself in a London coffee shop, brought to life by professional actor Jeremy Holm, best known for his role in House of Cards, who will portray Addison himself in a cabaret-style event in the Anderson Studio. This is the first in a series of events at Town Hall Theater celebrating the 250th anniversary of American Independence.	Reserve Tickets
Jazz Middlebury and Town Hall Theater Present: House of Jazz: Los Songoros Saturday, April 11 at 7:30pm on the Rothrock Mainstage Relax at candlelit cabaret tables or enjoy traditional theater seating with the vibrant rhythms of Cuba and Brazil. You can even get up and dance if you feel compelled! Los Songoros performs dance-centered Cuban and Brazilian music rooted in both tradition and contemporary expression. The ensemble's sound has been shaped through deep study and mentorship with Cuban artists, including Carlos Placeres, their current mentor, and Raúl Guara, their first teacher and guide. In addition to beloved traditional repertoire, the band performs original compositions written in classic Cuban forms and style, honoring the music as a living, evolving tradition. The group brings together musicians whose shared passion for this music is at the heart of their work: Nowa Crosby (Cuban tres, violin, mandolin, vocals); Ramiro Barrantes (vocals, percussion); Dwight Ritscher (percussion, drum set, vocals); Lucio Costas (guitar, vocals); Marina Martins (vocals, percussion); Clarence Davis (congas, percussion); and Eric Garland (upright bass). Three members hail from Brazil and Costa Rica, with the remaining musicians American-born. Together, they bring decades of professional experience and a deep commitment to learning, understanding, and presenting this rich musical tradition with authenticity and joy. THT's bar will be open throughout the evening, offering cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages.	Reserve Tickets
ZigZag Lit Mag Presents: Issue 20. Release Party Sunday, April 12 in The Anderson Studio at 4pm Cocktails & Mingling @ 4 pm. Reading @ 4:30 pm. Come celebrate Addison County writers and artists with an afternoon of art, poetry, prose, cocktails, & laughter. Write local. Read Local.] Issue.20 marks the end of 10 years of hard work, during which Zig Zag has published 220+ different movers & shakers in Addison County & beyond! This issue features the work of: Alexandre Apfel, Susan Leigh Babcock, Emma Brewer, Jim Bruce, Charles Brunetto, Beth Christian, Asher Blythe Croft, Annie Daignualt, Petra Deane, Trish Dougherty, Laura Fenn, Ann Fisher, Lindsay Gardner, Michael Germana, Gwilym Gibbs, Albo Greene, Heidi Schulman Greenwald, Leigh Gavin Harder, Lily Hinrichsen, Houston Illo, Molly Johnsen, Jeniah Johnson, Saoirse Ledoux, Peter Lindholm, Doug Mack, Jenny Marie, Karen Moses Miller, Michelle L. Mowery, William A. Nelson, Justin Northup, Laurie Rosen, Russ Rueger, Jane Spencer, Laura Vantine, Vincent Wyndor. And Issue.20’s featured writer is Vermont’s Poet Laureate, Bianca Stone! If you have any questions, feel free to ask! (info@zigzaglitmag.org)	Reserve Tickets
Middlebury College Musical Theatre Presents: Mean Girls: The Musical April 16-18 on the historic Rothrock Main Stage Packed with high-energy dance numbers, sharp humor, and heartfelt moments, Mean Girls explores friendship, identity, and courage. Join MCMT for an unforgettable night of laughter, music, and pink! Mean Girls follows Cady Heron (Annalise Houghton ‘28), a teenager who has grown up homeschooled in Africa, as she enters the chaotic social ecosystem of American high school for the first time. When she is taken under the wing of outcasts Janis Sarkisian (Quinna McCarty ‘28) and Damian Hubbard (Liam Salerno ‘27), Cady sets out to infiltrate “The Plastics,” the school’s most powerful clique, led by the magnetic and ruthless Regina George (Campbell Keller ‘26), alongside Gretchen Wieners (Julia Gaudet ‘28) and Karen Smith (Gabriela Rosen ‘26). But as Cady grows closer to Regina’s world — and to Aaron Samuels (Cole Silpe ‘29) — she begins to lose sight of who she is. Middlebury College Music Theatre (MCMT) is a resident company of Town Hall Theater and Middlebury College's entirely student-run musical theater group that showcases the incredible talents of students both on and off the stage.	Reserve Tickets
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: Nov. 16, 2025: Ben Garnett Trio Feb. 22, 2026: Heather Pierson Duo	Reserve Tickets
Town Hall Theater Presents: The Loop: ODE An Immersive Sonic Experience Friday, April 24 Cocktail Hour: 4:30pm in Jean's Place Performance: 5:30pm in the Anderson Studio The Loop series continues with ODE, an immersive vocal performance by Odeya Nini. Part concert, part meditation, this solo performance pulls the audience into the poetic frequencies of love, transformation, and gratitude. Arrive early for a cocktail hour in the Jean's Place Lounge beginning at 4:30pm. About Odeya Nini  Odeya Nini is a Los Angeles-based interdisciplinary vocalist, composer, vocal embodiment coach, and sound meditation practitioner. She is a member of the three-time Grammy-nominated ensemble Wild Up, and her solo album ODE was recognized by The New Yorker as a notable recording of 2022.	Reserve Tickets
Town Hall Theater Presents: Great Art Wednesday - "Girl with a Pearl Earring" Wednesday, May 6 at 11:00am In the Historic Rothrock Theater Great Art Wednesday is a monthly art exhibition film series running from October 2025 to May 2026. ‘The Girl with a Pearl Earring’ by Johannes Vermeer is one of the most enduring paintings in the history of art. This beautifully filmed documentary goes in pursuit of answers to the unresolved riddles surrounding this extraordinary piece. Holland’s distinguished Mauritshuis is home to the painting and is a stunning jewel of a gallery. Enjoying exclusive access, the film’s main focus are the key works housed here. Interpretation of these major treasures offer insights into Vermeer and his most famous work and are interwoven with Vermeer’s life story and behind-the-scenes footage. “The gallery going experience – minus the jostling” National Post, Canada “Stunning Paintings in high-definition glory” This is London	Reserve Tickets
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 Pre-show talk at 12:15pm by Alejandro Roca in the Anderson Studio theater. Roca is the artistic director of the OCM Young Artist program and lecturer in music at the Yale School of Music. (Free with ticket purchase) 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.	Reserve Tickets
THT and Opera Company of Middlebury Present: The MET: Live in HD: Eugene Onegin *Saturday, June 20 at 1:00pm in the Anderson Studio Pre-show talk at 12:15pm by Nathaniel Lew in the Anderson Studio. Choral conductor and musicologist Nathaniel G. Lew is OCM Chorus Master, Artistic Director of the Counterpoint Vocal Ensemble, and Professor Emeritus of Music at Saint Michael's College. (Free with ticket purchase) Estimated Run Time:** 4 hrs 15 mins, with two intermissions *Please note, this is an encore screening and will not be shown live. Following her acclaimed 2024 company debut in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, soprano Asmik Grigorian returns to the Met as Tatiana, the lovestruck young heroine in this ardent operatic adaptation of Pushkin. Baritone Igor Golovatenko reprises his portrayal of the urbane Onegin, who realizes his affection for her all too late. The Met’s evocative production, directed by Tony Award–winner Deborah Warner, “offers a beautifully detailed reading of … Tchaikovsky’s lyrical romance” (The Telegraph). Timur Zangiev has his debut conducting at the Met.	Reserve Tickets