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VMT’s mission: “Building strong, inspired youth and communities through theatre arts.”

05/31/2026

BRAND NEW for Summer '26 - BROADWAY CAMP!

Come explore songs and scenes from your favorite Broadway shows and characters with a final performance for family and friends!

Ages 7 and up
Mon-Fri, Aug 10-14
8:30-noon daily
Final performance on Fri, Aug 14 at 11:30
$175
Rose MacQueen, VMT teens

https://www.verymerrytheatre.org/programs

05/28/2026

Final call! Deadline extended to Friday, May 29!!

Apply here now:
https://lyrictheatrevt.org/education/delano-nulty-award/

For over 50 years, Lyric Theatre Company has been an integral part of our vibrant arts community, fostering creativity, talent, and a lifelong appreciation for the performing arts. In continued support of emerging artists, Lyric proudly awards a $2,000 scholarship each year to a graduating high school senior who plans to pursue higher education in the performing arts.

The Delano-Nulty Award honors two of Lyric’s founding members, Howard Delano and Polly Nulty, whose passion, dedication, and vision helped shape the organization’s legacy. This scholarship reflects their enduring commitment to artistic excellence and arts education.

The Delano-Nulty Award is available exclusively to students who intend to major in the performing arts at an accredited college or university. Through this award, Lyric Theatre Company seeks to encourage and support the next generation of performers, creators, and arts leaders.

Deadline has been extended to Friday, May 29.

05/23/2026

We're Still Here! Join us for three more outstanding performances of 'Follies'

Sat, May 23 @ 2pm & 7pm
Sun, May 24 @ 5pm Pre-show Cabaret
6pm Follies final performance

O.N.E. Community Center
20 Allen St, Burlington

Performances are free and open to the public. Seating is general admission.

Donations gratefully accepted on the door.

Directions, parking, and accessibility info: verymerrytheatre.org/performances

Follies
Book by JAMES GOLDMAN
Music and Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM
Produced Originally on Broadway by Harold Prince
Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick

Follies is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI - 423 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019

05/21/2026

Starts Friday - Join us for ''Follies''!

The setting is a reunion of former performers at a crumbling old theatre in 1971 but there are frequent flashbacks to their former selves in the Follies heyday of the 30s and 40s. Amidst the reminiscing and performance of old musical numbers, two couples in particular confront their past and present, and come face-to-face with the future.

Join in the spirit of the show and come dressed in formal attire!
(Encouraged, but not required.)

Join us at one of our four performances!

Fri, May 22
7pm

Sat, May 23
2pm
7pm

Sun, May 24
5pm Pre-show Cabaret
6pm Final performance of 'Follies'

O.N.E. Community Center
20 Allen St, Burlington

Performances are free and open to the public. Seating is general admission.

Donations gratefully accepted on the door.

Directions, parking, and accessibility info:
https://www.verymerrytheatre.org/performances

Follies running time: approx 2 1/2 hr including interval with bake sale.
Sunday pre-show running time: approx 45 min

FOLLIES
Book by JAMES GOLDMAN
Music and Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM
Produced Originally on Broadway by Harold Prince
Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick
By special arrangement with Cameron Mackintosh

Follies
is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
423 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019
(p) 212-541-4684
(f) 212-397-4684
www.MTIShows.com

05/16/2026

🎩 OH, THE PLACES YOU’LL GO... To See A Show! 🐘
It’s CLOSING DAY for Seussical! 🎭 Today (Saturday) is your absolute last chance to catch our incredibly talented 7th–9th graders bring the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss to life.

From Horton the Elephant to the Cat in the Hat, your favorite characters are colliding in an unforgettable musical adventure. Bring the kids, bring the neighbors—it’s perfect fun for the whole family!

🕒 Final Showtimes (Today!)
Saturday, May 16 @ 2:00 PM
Saturday, May 16 @ 6:30 PM

📍 Location & Details
O.N.E. Community Center (20 Allen St, Burlington)

FREE and open to the public! (General admission seating; donations gratefully accepted at the door).

👉 Planning your trip? Head over to verymerrytheatre.org/performances right now for directions, parking, and accessibility info. See you in Whoville!

05/15/2026

Join us Friday and Saturday for ''Seussical'' the Dr Seuss musical!

"Oh, the thinks you can think" when your best-loved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable capers!

7th-9th Grade Musical
Fri, May 15 @ 6:30pm
Sat, May 16 @ 2pm & 6:30pm

Perfect fun for the whole family!

O.N.E. Community Center
20 Allen St, Burlington

Performances are free and open to the public. Seating is general admission.

Donations gratefully accepted on the door.

Directions, parking, and accessibility info: verymerrytheatre.org/performances

05/14/2026

Join us starting tomorrow for ''Seussical''!

All of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos. This family-friendly musical is brought to life on stage by our 7th-9th grade performers!

Three performances:
Fri, May 15 @ 6:30pm
Sat, May 16 @ 2pm & 6:30pm

O.N.E. Community Center
20 Allen St, Burlington

Performances are free and open to the public. Seating is general admission.

Donations gratefully accepted on the door.

Directions, parking, and accessibility info:
https://www.verymerrytheatre.org/performances

05/13/2026

💃🏿Mark your calendars for a true theatrical event, as VMT's 10th-12th grade performers present the legendary musical ''Follies''!

May 22 @ 7pm
May 23 @ 2pm & 7pm
Sun, May 24 @ 6pm

The setting is a reunion of ex-showgirls at a crumbling theatre. Amidst the reminiscing and musical numbers, two couples confront their past and present, coming face-to-face with the future. You won't want to miss this surreal, sophisticated, compelling, heart-wrenching, and entertaining Broadway hit!

O.N.E. Community Center
20 Allen St, Burlington

Performances are free and open to the public. Seating is general admission.

Donations gratefully accepted on the door.

Directions, parking, and accessibility info:
https://www.verymerrytheatre.org/performances

05/10/2026

🥳 Congratulations and thanks to all our hardworking performers and crew as well as their supportive friends and family. Your recent performances of Did You Hear?, Mr. Popper's Penguins, Cinderella, and Shrek (shown here) have been enjoyed by hundreds of our community neighbors, friends, and family. 👏👏

05/08/2026

"Oh, the thinks you can think" when Dr. Seuss' best-loved characters collide and cavort in this unforgettable musical caper!

Join us for our 7th-9th grade performers' presentation of ''Seussical'' next week!

Fri, May 15 @ 6:30pm
Sat, May 16 @ 2pm & 6:30pm

Great family entertainment for all ages!

O.N.E. Community Center
20 Allen St, Burlington

Performances are free and open to the public. Seating is general admission.
Donations gratefully accepted on the door.

Directions, parking, and accessibility info:
https://www.verymerrytheatre.org/performances

Address

20 Allen Street
Burlington, VT
05401

Telephone

+18023551461

Website

http://www.verymerrytheatre.org/

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