The Colonial Theatre is one of America's finest
turn-of-the-century theaters to survive intact!

Designed by the noted firm of theater architects, J. B. McElfatrick and son, the Colonial Theatre’s stage and audience chamber were a class above most playhouses of the day. McElfatrick designed hundreds of theaters throughout North America during the latter half of the 19th and first few years of the 20th centuries – upwards of 51 in New York City alone – but the Colonial is one of only a handful still standing.

1920s • 1930s • 1940s • 1950s • 1960s • 1970s • 1980s • 1990s • 2000s • 2010s

1928

• The Buffoon – A. Tupper and Howard Lee
• Candida – George Bernard Shaw
• Captain Applejack – Walter Hackett
• The Cradle Song – Martinez Sierra
• The Enchanted April – Kane Campbell
• Meet the Wife – Lynn Starling
• Mr. Pim Passes By – A.A. Milne
• Outward Bound – Sutton Vane
• The Romantic Age – A.A. Milne
• The Swan – Ferenc Molnár

1929

• Arms and the Man – George Bernard Shaw
• Caroline – Somerset Maugham
• The Dover Road – A.A. Milne
• Oh Boy – P.G. Wodehouse
• Rip Van Winkle – Joseph Jefferson and Dion Boucicault
• The Royal Family – George F. Kaufman and Edna Ferber
• Thunderin the Air – Robbins Miller
• The Truth About Blaydes – A.A. Milne
• You Never Can Tell – George Bernard Shaw

Berkshire Theatre Group is the premier performing arts organization in Western Massachusetts. BTG encompasses 5 theaters in 3 towns throughout Berkshire County including the 780 seat Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, the 408 seat Fitzpatrick Main Stage in Stockbridge and the 122 seat Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge. 

• Concessions are available in the lobbies of all of our theaters.
• Lost and found articles should be reported or turned in to an usher or House Manager. Inquiries regarding lost articles may be directed to the Ticket Office (413) 997-4444.
• Complimentary coatrooms are available to theater patrons.
• Berkshire Theatre Group management is not responsible for personal property left at the theater.

Accessibility:

Designated handicapped parking is available at all of our theatres and public entrances and exits are all completely accessible. Handicapped seating and infrared assisted listening systems are available on all levels and in every price range. Please advise the ticket office staff of any special needs at the time of ticket purchase.

We are located at

The Colonial Theatre
111 South Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201

Administrative Phone: (413) 448-8084
Ticket Office: (413) 997-4444

As well as:

Berkshire Theatre Festival
6 East Street
Stockbridge, MA 01262

Administrative Phone: (413) 298-5576
Ticket Office: (413) 298-5576 ext 33

Ticket Office Hours

Monday – Friday 10am–5pm
Saturday 10am – 2pm
and at least 2 hours prior to performances.

Ticket offices remain open through intermission.

Smoking is strictly prohibited in any of our theaters.

The photographing or sound recording of any performance or the possession of any photographic or recording device inside our venues without the written permission of the theater management, is prohibited by law. 

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The Colonial is available to rent for performance events as well as other events/functions. With it's extensive facilities the Colonial has played host to both rock bands and weddings, comics and business meetings. Our rental information may be found below.

When you visit the Berkshire Theatre Group, you join with our roster of great artists and over 100,000 patrons each year who visit and help sustain our performances, productions and educational work. Our mission is to enrich the life of our community through classical traditional and bold contemporary creative programming. Our complex of buildings and grounds in the Berkshires are home to five stages and represent sites catalogued on the National Historic Registry. Our vision is to support the performing arts and make them accessible to the widest possible audience.

Colonial Ticket Office:

Phone: (413) 997-4444

Administrative Office:

Phone: (413) 448-8084
Fax: (413) 448-8772

Stockbridge Ticket Office:

Phone: (413) 298-5576 ext 33

Administrative Office:

Phone: (413) 298-5536
Fax: (413) 298-3368 

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At this time, there are no full time job opportunities at Berkshire Theatre Group.

Berkshire Theatre Group hires the following seasonal positions

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