Vermont’s summer months offer an array of pleasures – from long hikes on hidden trails to backyard get-togethers with friends and family. In addition to the natural wonders of a short, cherished season, we also look forward to the arrival of the summer theater season.
From right next door in Weston, north to Burlington and east to Marshfield — wherever you are in Vermont this summer — you will find a diverse schedule of drama, comedy and musical entertainment to lend enchantment to your summer days and nights.
Whether you are of a mind to spend the evening with one of Shakespeare’s classics or you yearn for a boffo Broadway musical or you want to explore a work-in-progress, there’s something here for everyone, including the children.
Below is a list of theater companies, their upcoming presentations and links to their websites. Some theaters have multiple stages and offer a choice of productions. Companies range from professional Equity theaters to dedicated community players. While this list was accurate at the time of publication, it’s best to check with the company prior to the performance.
Bookmark this page for future reference.
Weston Playhouse Theatre Company
703 Main St., Weston. 802-824-5288
Weston Playhouse is Vermont’s oldest professional theater with two stages and an after-show cabaret.
| June 25-July 12: | Junie B. Jones |
| June 30-July 11: | Pump Boys and Dinettes |
| July 16-25: | Peter and the Starcatcher |
| July 23-Aug. 9: | The Other Place |
| July 30-Aug. 22: | Guys and Dolls |
| Aug. 13-30: | The Road to Where |
| Aug. 27-Sept. 5: | The Glass Menagerie |
Dorset Theater Festival
104 Cheney Road, Dorset. 802-867- 2223.
Dorset Theater Festival offers five main stage productions each summer, introducing new works and bold off-Broadway fare.
| June 25-July 5: | Intimate Apparel
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| July 9-25: | Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Jersey Lily
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| July 30-Aug. 15: | Outside Mullingar |
| Aug. 20-Sept. 5: | I Hate Hamlet |
| Sept. 9-12: | The Adventures of Tom Sawyer |
Lamoille County Players
The Drama League of New York City has called this theater one of the best regional theaters in America.
| July 23-Aug. 2: | Cats |
| Sept. 24-Oct 4: | Curtains |
| Nov. 13-15* and 20-22: | Wait Until Dark |
Lost Nation Theater
City Hall Auditorium Arts Center, 39 Main St., Montpelier. 802-229-0492
| Through June 21: | Always, Patsy Cline |
| July 23-Aug. 9: | Stone |
| Sept. 17-Oct. 25: | The Hound of the Baskervilles |
| Sept. 24-Oct. 24: | As You Like It |
Middlebury Actors Workshop
This is a small, professional ensemble and resident theater company.
| July 23-Aug. 2: | Greater Tuna |
Oldcastle Theatre Company
Performing professional live theater in a new, intimate space, this company is celebrating its 44th year.
| Through June 21: | Time Stands Still |
| July 10-Aug. 2: | Cabaret |
| Aug. 21-Sept. 6: | Black Comedy |
| Sept. 25-Oct. 11: | The Lion in Winter |
QuarryWorks Theatre
QuarryWorks is located on Quarry Road, Montpelier. 802-229-6978
This intimate pocket theater seats a mere 50 people. This is theater up-close and personal, and all performances are free.
| July 9-19 | Baker Street-The Sherlock Holmes Musical |
| July 25-Aug. 2 | Rapunzel |
| Aug. 6-16 | The Trip to Bountiful |
Saint Michael’s Playhouse
McCarthy Arts Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester. 802 -654-2281.
| June 16-27: | Monty Python’s Spamalot |
| July 1-11: | Wait Until Dark |
| July 15-25: | Outside Mullingar |
| July 29-Aug: 8: | Woody Guthrie’s American Song |
Skinner Barn
609 Common Road, Waitsfield. 802-496-4422
| July 19: | Broadway Cabaret |
| July 29-Aug. 9: | Pete ‘n’ Keely: A Musical |
Stowe Theatre Guild
Performing Arts Theater, 67 Main St., Stowe. 802-253-3961
| June 18-July 3: | Company |
| July 16-Aug. 1: | Shrek The Musical |
| Aug. 20-Sept. 5: | Chess |
| Sept. 24-Oct. 10: | A Midsummer Night’s Dream: The ‘40s Musical |
Vermont Shakespeare Company
This group is dedicated to training, education and performance. And remember to pack a picnic basket for their outdoor venues.
| Aug. 1-2: | Romeo and Juliet | Knight Point State Park, North Hero |
| Aug. 7-9: | Romeo and Juliet | Shelburne Museum, Shelburne |
| Aug. 14-16: | Romeo and Juliet | Royal Tyler Theatre, University of Vermont, Burlington |
Vermont Stage Company
Burlington’s only year-round professional theater company.
| June 16-21: | The Dining Room | The Bake Off production features 1 play, 3 directors and 3 casts. |
Vermont Theater Festival
This theater has multiple stages and offers a variety of works.
| June 26-July 5: | Iolanthe |
| July 5-22: | Living Together |
| July 7-18: | The Voysey Inheritance |
| July 19-22: | A Room of One’s Own |
| Aug 18-29: | The Show Off |
