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PARAMOUNT THEATRE


Rutland, VT

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About the Theatre

Paramount continues to provide world-class entertainment—including dance, music, Broadway-caliber theatre, and children’s programming—for an annual audience of 350,000 patrons from over 250 communities. Over 40,000 of those patrons are proud to be Paramount Broadway Series subscribers. In addition, we’ve expanded operations with the recently-opened Paramount School of the Arts and are currently in the process of renovating Copley Theatre for our upcoming Bold Series, a provocative new theater adventure. At our sister venue, RiverEdge Park, we welcome well over 100,000 patrons each summer to enjoy some of the best artists in live music, including KISS, Steve Miller Band and much more. Paramount also hosts free community events, $1 Classic Movie Mondays and its opulent interiors provide a spectacular backdrop for private functions such as wedding receptions or corporate galas.

RELATED STORIES

Cast Set For FROZEN at the Paramount Theatre


by Stephi Wild - September 19, 2024

The first locally staged production of Disney’s Frozen the Broadway Musical is receiving its Midwest Regional Premiere at the historic Paramount Theatre in downtown Aurora. Learn more about the cast here. ...

Spotlight: THE FULL MONTY at Paramount Theatre


by BWW Special Offer - September 06, 2024

The Full Monty: A working-class musical that works for tips!...

Paramount Theatre Goes THE FULL MONTY To Launch Its 13th Broadway Series


by A.A. Cristi - August 07, 2024

Paramount Theatre kicks off its 13th Broadway Series with THE FULL MONTY, a musical about blue-collar steelworkers turned male strippers, running from August 21 to October 6....

Matthew Morrison Will Headline Paramount Theatre's Annual Gala


by A.A. Cristi - July 09, 2024

Triple threat actor, dancer and singer Matthew Morrison, well known for his Golden Globe-nominated role as beloved teacher Mr. Schuester on the hit show Glee, will bring his incredible talents to downtown Aurora, Illinois, one-night-only, Saturday, October 12, to perform live on Paramount Theatre's ...

Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl Will Perform Folk Dances From Mexico's Different Regions in July


by Stephi Wild - June 13, 2024

 Immerse yourself in enchanting wonder, vibrant magic and joyous celebration when Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl presents its 41st Anniversary Concert Saturday, July 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the historic Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd. in downtown Aurora....

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Extends at Paramount Theatre


by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2024

Downtown Aurora, Illinois is gonna be “All Shook Up” this summer, as tickets to a new live, immersive staging of Million Dollar Quartet, the debut production in Paramount Theatre’s new Stolp Island Theatre, are flying off the shelf....

Photos: Meet Tiffany Topol The Star of BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL At Paramount Theatre


by A.A. Cristi - April 05, 2024

From teenage songwriter to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical celebrates the inspiring true story of a 1970s pop music icon, April 24- June 16 at Paramount Theatre. See first look photos of the show's star Tiffany Topol!...

CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Comes to Paramount in November


by Stephi Wild - September 29, 2023

Step behind the gates and discover the magic that awaits when Aurora's Paramount Theatre presents the Professional Regional Premiere of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, November 8, 2023-January 14, 2024. Learn more about the musical here!...

Kara Davidson Joins Paramount Theatre as Director of New Works and Associate Artistic Producer


by Stephi Wild - September 25, 2023

Kara Davidson joins Paramount Theatre as Director of New Works and Associate Artistic Producer. Trent Stork also earns promotion as Paramount's new Artistic Producer and Casting Director. Learn more about the new appointments here!...

Production Team Set for 55th Anniversary Equity Jeff Awards at Drury Lane Theatre


by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 07, 2023

Get the inside scoop on the production team for the 55th Anniversary Equity Jeff Awards at Drury Lane Theatre. Discover who will be in charge of the award-winning artistic and musical direction for this exciting event....

Past Shows

An Evening With Matthew Morrison


Matthew Morrison, a versatile actor recognized for work on-stage and on-screen, has been nominated for Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe Awards. Morrison’s most recent Broadway ...

The Full Monty
8/21 - 10/6/2024


Paramount Theatre's upcoming production showcases the lively musical about a group of unemployed steelworkers from Buffalo who decide to form a male strip troupe to ...

Beautiful
4/24 - 6/16/2024


Before she was hit-maker Carole King — she was Carole Klein, a spunky, young songwriter from Brooklyn with a unique voice. From the chart-topping hits ...

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical


Before she was the Carole King we know today, she was a young songwriter from Brooklyn trying to make a name for herself. Beautiful – ...

BILLY ELLIOT: THE MUSICAL
2/7 - 3/24/2024


BOBDIREX presents the Indiana Production Premiere of BILLY ELLIOT: THE MUSICAL! In New York 'Billy' won 10 Tony Awards and 10 Drama Desk Awards including ...

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2/7 - 3/24/2024

THE SOUND OF MUSIC
11/9 - 1/8/2023


The Sound of Music, a beloved musical brimming with romance and resilience, was crafted by the team of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. These ...

Fun Home
8/3 - 9/18/2022


Fun Home is a Tony Award-winning musical based on Alison Bechdel's 2006 graphic memoir of the same name. The musical features music by Jeanine Tesori ...

Pretended
1/14


Aurora's Paramount Theatre will present a free virtual reading of Pretended, a new play about a Haitian adoptee in search of truth and identity, written ...

Kinky Boots
4/29 - 6/14/2020


The exhilarating true story about a struggling shoe factory that will lift your spirits to high-heeled heights!...

The Secret of my Success
2/12 - 4/29/2020

August Rush
4/24 - 6/2/2019

THE PRODUCERS
2/6 - 3/17/2019


A New Mel Brooks Musical. Adapted by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan from Brooks’ 1968 film of the same name, with lyrics by Brooks and ...

LEGALLY BLONDE
9/5 - 10/25/2018


The story of Elle Woods, Bel Air's favorite pink-clad blonde, and her equally stylish Chihuahua, Bruiser. After Elle's boyfriend dumps her at graduation, she gets ...

ONCE
4/25 - 6/3/2018


Set in Dublin, the story revolves around Guy, a talented but discouraged street musician, and a young Czech woman, simply known as Girl. Guy's music ...

ONCE
4/25 - 6/2/2018


Set in Dublin, the story revolves around Guy, a talented but discouraged street musician, and a young Czech woman, simply known as Girl. Guy's music ...

CABARET (1998 VERSION)
2/7 - 3/18/2018


In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920's draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget ...

ELF-THE MUSICAL
11/22 - 1/7/2018


Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity....

Evita
9/13 - 10/29/2017


SWEENEY TODD
2/8 - 3/19/2017


Stephen Sondheim’s haunting musical thriller has been hailed "the greatest musical of the past half-century” by the Wall Street Journal. Sophisticated and uncompromising, “Sweeney Todd” ...

DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID
11/23 - 1/15/2017


In a magical kingdom fathoms below, a beautiful young mermaid longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. Adapted from Disney’s ...

MAMMA MIA!
9/7 - 10/30/2016


MAMMA MIA! is the ultimate feel–good show that has audiences coming back again and again to relive the thrill. Now it's your turn to have ...

WEST SIDE STORY
3/16 - 4/24/2016


West Side Story, a modern Romeo and Juliet set against the backdrop of gang violence, is a powerful and timeless musical. The music was composed ...

WEST SIDE STORY
3/9 - 4/10/2016


West Side Story, a modern Romeo and Juliet set against the backdrop of gang violence, is a powerful and timeless musical. The music was composed ...

HAIRSPRAY
1/20 - 2/21/2016


This fun-loving new musical delights audiences by sweeping them away to 1960's Baltimore, where the 50's are out-- and change is in the air. Lovable ...

LES MISERABLES
3/18 - 4/26/2015


This international smash-hit may be the most popular musical in the world. In 19th century France, Jean Valjean is released from 19 years of unjust ...

THE WHO'S TOMMY
1/14 - 2/15/2015


Peter Townshend 'stale of a young boy's journey from pain to triumph is the mostelectrifying evening of rock and roll ever to play in a ...

MARY POPPINS
11/26 - 1/4/2015


Mary Poppins is bringing its own brand of Broadway magic to theaters across the country, which has Variety raving, “This is the rare touring production ...

RENT
3/12 - 4/6/2014


Set in the East Village of New York City, RENT is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Winner of the ...

MISS SAIGON
10/30 - 11/24/2013


A classic love story is brought up-to-date in one of the most stunning theatrical spectacles of all time. In  MISS SAIGON ,  Alain Boublil  and ...

In the Heights
In the Heights
9/11 - 10/6/2013


IN THE HEIGHTS tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York?s Washington Heights neighborhood ? a place where the coffee from the ...

The Little Engine That Could Earns Her Whistle


Based on the book The Little Engine That Could, this song-filled production is the timeless tale of the Little Blue Engine that dreamed of one ...

Laura Ingalls Wilder


Laura Ingalls and her pioneering family travel across America in search of a place they can call home. While the adventure and exploration of this ...

The Music Man
The Music Man
1/16 - 2/3/2013


It's going to be a busy week for traveling salesman Harold Hill. He has to convince the residents of River City he's a well-accomplished musician; ...

Shatner's World: We Just Live in It


His acting career has spanned over 60 years. He's won two Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. He is one of the most recognizable ...

Annie
Annie
11/21 - 12/30/2012


Don't let the red curls, freckles and dress fool you. That adorable little girl is a true adventurer. She's been abandoned as a baby, raised ...

Skippyjon Jones


Skippyjon Jones is a little kitten with big ears and an even bigger imagination. Convinced he is a Chihuahua, he dons a mask, a cape, ...

Capitol Steps


It's an election year. By the time October rolls around, we're all going to need some laughs. Who better to provide them than a group ...

Grease
Grease
9/12 - 10/7/2012


It's the ultimate celebration of the teen years. Set on Chicago's Northwest side in the hip 1950s, everyone has reported to class: Danny, Sandy, Frenchy, ...

Footloose
Footloose
7/20 - 7/22/2012


Get ready to cut loose this summer with a high-energy, high-steppin', family-friendly production of "Footloose." Based on the 1984 film, "Footloose" tells the musical story ...

Videos


Disney's Frozen the Broadway Musical in Chicago Disney's Frozen the Broadway Musical
Paramount Theatre (10/30 - 1/19) Tracker
The Little Mermaid in Chicago The Little Mermaid
Drury Lane Theatre (11/6 - 1/12) Tracker
Million Dollar Quartet in Chicago Million Dollar Quartet
Paramount's Stolp Island Theatre (9/15 - 12/29) Tracker
DREAMGIRLS in Chicago DREAMGIRLS
The Seven Thirty Theatre (12/6 - 12/7) Tracker
My Kind of Christmas in Chicago My Kind of Christmas
Palos Village Players (11/15 - 11/23)

HOLIDAY SHOW NEW COMEDY Tracker
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Leroy and Lucy in Chicago Leroy and Lucy
Steppenwolf Theatre Company (10/24 - 12/15) Tracker
Magic Mondays at Davenport's in Chicago Magic Mondays at Davenport's
Davenport's Piano Bar & Cabaret (11/25 - 12/16)
The Doo Wop Project in Chicago The Doo Wop Project
McAninch Arts Center (4/19 - 4/19)
A Jukebox for the Algonquin in Chicago A Jukebox for the Algonquin
Citadel Theatre (4/18 - 5/18)
Bottle Fly in Chicago Bottle Fly
Redtwist Theatre (10/17 - 11/24)
A Midsummer Night's Dream in Chicago A Midsummer Night's Dream
Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier (2/8 - 3/8)
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