“Everyone in the theater world is watching. What we have is a small production, of a 50 year old musical, under a tent, in a rural corner of western Massachusetts. But I think it’s meaningful. It’s a group of actors. It’s a theater. Showing us a way to make art, to see art — for now. And it’s succeeding.”
-Michael Paulson, The New York Times
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Today is Small Business Saturday, and BTG is once again participating in the Downtown Pittsfield Passport from today through December 3 to celebrate small businesses in Pittsfield! 🛍🛒
To participate with us, pick up your Downtown Pittsfield Passport at any participating business and, the more businesses you support, the more chances you have at winning one of three prize packages!
Nov 25
The holiday season is a time to share and give thanks, and we are thankful for you! Your support throughout the year made it possible for us to produce award winning theatre, provide education programs to over 10,000 Berkshire County students, and bring many musical acts to our Colonial stage.
From all of us at Berkshire Theatre Group, we wish you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season 🤲❤️
Nov 25
We are just one week away from Giving Tuesday! 🤲❤️
BTG`s story is not just about the stories we share with audiences within our shows, but also includes the many stories of the people, just like you, who make BTG who we are. So, this Giving Tuesday, we welcome you to continue to be a part of our story as we continue to produce exceptional theatre for nearly 100 years for the Berkshire Community and beyond 🫶
Nov 22
Tickets are selling FAST for A Christmas Carol, returning to the Unicorn from December 7-23! 🎄☃️
A few performances are already sold out, so make sure to grab your tickets before they are gone by visiting berkshiretheatre.org today! ❄
(Photo: Cast of A Christmas Carol, 2019. Photo by Emma K. Rothenberg-Ware)
Nov 20
Skiers, snowboarders, and snow lovers rejoice as Warren Miller`s newest film, All Time, is coming to the Colonial TONIGHT at 7pm! ⛷🏂 In addition to the film, BTG is celebrating the beginning of the winter season by holding a raffle for various winter sports gear, including an e-bike, all provided by our generous sponsors! Be there for a chance to win HUGE prizes!
Time is running out, so get your tickets now at berkshiretheatre.org ❄
Thank you to Berkshire Bike and Board, Berkshire NEMBA, Berkshire Outfitters, Bousquet Mountain, Bousquet Mountain Ski Patrol, Jiminy Peak, Jiminy Peak Ski Patrol, Pinnacle Trail Design & Construction, Ski Fanatics, Western Mass Backcountry Alliance - WMBA, and Western Mass Ski Patrol for vending and donating prizes for this event!
Nov 17
Congratulations to Billy Rude (@billy_rude) for winning Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical for his role as Jerry Lee Lewis in Million Dollar Quartet and to Rebecca Broooksher (@rabrooksher) for winning Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play for her role as Dr. Rosalind Franklin in Photograph 51 at the Berkie Awards last night! We are incredibly proud of both of you and are honored to have had the pleasure of working with you this past summer 🏆🏆
(Photo of Rebecca Brooksher as Dr. Rosaliind Franklin in Photograph 51 by Emma K. Rothenberg-Ware)
Nov 15
Are you just as shocked as we are that there are only two months left until 2024? 📆
This year, BTG is looking forward to celebrating the new year with one of Berkshire County`s favorite bands, Max Creek, and we invite you to join us! Starting at 8pm on New Year`s Eve, ring in 2024 with Max Creek at the Colonial for a special performance of rockers, ballads, deep jams and crowd sing-alongs that are guaranteed to bring smiles and laughter!
Plan ahead and get your tickets today at berkshiretheatre.org 🔔🎉
Nov 11
Our BTG PLAYS! `23-`24 Touring Show, Magic Tree House Merlin Missions Winter of the Ice Wizard, has been visiting elementary schools across Berkshire County for almost a month now, and we have already received so much love and support! ❤️❄
Thank you to the 2nd Grade class of Richmond Consolidated School for your kind thank you notes! We are having fun reading about your favorite parts of the show and most loved characters!
Nov 10
Warren Miller ski and snowboard films have served as the annual start to winter for skiers and snowboarders across the globe for nearly 75 years, so celebrate the beginning of the winter season on November 16 at the Colonial with Warren`s latest film, All Time! ⛷🏂
Narrated by Jonny Moseley, this film is less a documentary than a love letter honoring how, where and with whom we’ve made ski and snowboard movies since Warren first picked up a camera in 1949.
Get your tickets today at berkshiretheatre.org ❄
Nov 9
We had an absolute BLAST with you all at our 80s/90s Dance Party this past Friday night 🎶
Thank you so much for coming out for a night of nostalgia and fun, and a HUGE thank you to DJ BFG (aka Gabby Squailia) for being a phenomenal DJ and co-host! We look forward to partying again with you all soon 🕺🎵
Nov 8
Next Saturday, as well as the second Saturday in December, join the drummer for folk legend Arlo Guthrie, Terry a la Berry, for a new musical kids concert series that will sweep your family off their feet! pTerry A La Berry’s shows are not just concerts; they are immersive experiences where kids become part of the music-making magic 🎵🥁🎸
Availability is limited, so get your FREE tickets today at berkshiretheatre.org!
Nov 5
BTG and The Trustees are thrilled to announce a magical and festive collaboration! Ticket holders for BTG`s production of A Christmas Carol will receive an exclusive opportunity to purchase tickets to the 5pm entry to the Winterlights at Naumkeag for the same day! ❄️
To learn more, visit berkshiretheatregroup.org/event/a-christmas-carol ⛄️✨
Nov 3
EBT Card to Culture is a collaboration between the Mass Cultural Council and the Executive Office of Health and Human Services’ Department of Transitional Assistance. Offer includes: Two tickets to any BTG Sunset Cinema performance at the rate of $5.00 each vehicle. All additional fees are also waived. In addition, two tickets to any BTG 2020 summer produced show at the rate of $0.00 each. These tickets are subject to availability as seating is limited. All additional fees are also waived.
