BARN OPERA

09/17/2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce to the OVT/BARN OPERA family that we have lost one of our own. Prior Brandon Town Manager and previous President of the Board of Directors of BARN OPERA, David Atherton, unfortunately passed away in his sleep two nights ago. He was instrumental in helping us navigate the State’s bureaucracy, and in establishing this current chapter of partner venue relationships and statewide outreach. While he left our board last year, his impact is still felt. Thank you for everything, Dave, and we send our heartfelt condolences to his wife Heather, and their children Benjamin and Elizabeth. To all who knew and loved him, may his memory be a blessing that lives on in his work and passion for our community.

10/25/2024

INCREDIBLE NEWS!

As we celebrate World Opera Day on October 25th, we invite you to join us in recognizing the power of opera to inspire, connect, and enrich our lives. At Opera Vermont, we are proud to continue this tradition here in our beautiful state.

As a gift and vote of confidence in the direction of Opera Vermont transitioning from BARN OPERA, and sharing our brand of nationally and internationally-recognized opera, we have been given a tremendous gift by an Opera Vermont supporter in the way of a matching fund!

WHEN we are able to raise $50,000 by January 1st, a generous anonymous donor has offered to MATCH it in its entirety.

With your generosity, Opera Vermont will be able to:
• Continue delivering world-class productions to all Vermont audiences by engaging in partnerships with other regionally-recognized institutions, orchestras, and artists.
• Provide educational and outreach programs that inspire future generations.
• Ensure that the beauty of opera remains accessible to all in our regions

CLICK HERE TO DONATE:
https://operavermont.ludus.com/fundraiser.php?id=3122

09/21/2024

Join us tonight for an amazing show featuring your favorite Barn Opera House singers. We’re playing all your favorites from Puccini’s great works.

If you can’t catch the show tonight in Brandon, there are still tickets available for our show tomorrow afternoon (3:30pm) at Randolph’s beautiful Chandler Center for the Arts.

https://operavermont.ludus.com/index.php?sections=events&widget=1

See you soon! 🎶🗣️

Artists:
Joshua Collier
Cailin Marcel Manson
Kartik Ayysola
Dana Macintosh
Chris Plaas
Jessica Jacobs
Kasey King
Ashley Becker
Rachel Deatherage
Lucas Hickman
Emily Baker
Brooke Larimer
Amber Naramore
Bre Valdez

08/22/2024

08/16/2024

WELCOME TO OVT / Barn Opera’s 2025 Season!
Visit www.operavermont.com for more details.

08/16/2024

Here it is! The moment we’ve all been waiting for! Have a listen to Artistic Director Joshua Collier’s message about the season, the venue partners, and all the exciting things we have planned for 2025, and get your tickets soon!

HERE’S THE YOUTUBE LINK!

Artistic Director, Joshua Collier, announces the groundbreaking 2025 season of Opera Vermont!

08/15/2024

While we are announcing our 2025 season TOMORROW, we wanted to make sure to remind you of 2 concerts happening next week!

August 21 @ 7:30 - Beppe Gambetta, the incredible flatpicking bluegrass guitarist, will be playing a concert at the BARN OPERA House in advance of his new album’s release!

August 24 @ 7:30 - David Feurzeig will be performing his piano concert “PLAY EVERY TOWN” at the BARN. He will be joined by Grammy-award winning composer Eve Beglarian, and operatic tenor (and Artistic Director of Opera Vermont/BARN OPERA) Joshua Collier. This concert is a benefit for ACORN so there is no specific ticket price (Suggested: $20), but to reserve specific seats, please visit the website for the BARN OPERA.

Tickets and information can be found at www.barnopera.com/tickets

08/14/2024

Stay tuned for our season announcement on friday August 16th, where we’ll tell you about our 2025 season of Opera Vermont and all of our wonderful venue partners and shows!