“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
See What The World Said
By: Katie Birenboim One of the highlights of looking back into the BTG archives in advance of our centennial is getting to see not only original artifacts/documents/photos from the theatre’s … Read On
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This past Saturday, the mighty cast of BTG`s Matilda The Musical JR. began rehearsals for their upcoming performances this April at The Colonial Theatre. All of us at BTG are thrilled to see the strength and magic all these young actors will bring on stage! ✨
(Photo by Caelan Carlough)
Mar 13
On March 22 at The Colonial Theatre, come see why audiences are praising The Best of the 70s as "amazing from start to finish!” The show is brought to life by the dynamic band DizzyFish, joined by the legendary Uptown Horns, creating an experience that will have you singing and dancing along to every song!
Get your tickets today at berkshiretheatre.org.
Mar 10
Take a spectacular trip back to the greatest decade of music with The Best of the 70s at The Colonial Theatre on March 22 at 7:30pm! Featuring DizzyFish and The Uptown Horns, this electrifying celebration features the timeless hits of Neil Young, The Beatles, Elton John, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd and many more.
Get your tickets today at berkshiretheatre.org.
Mar 5
David Adkins and Mike Wartella, along with all of us at BTG, would like to thank all of those who joined us for each session of BTG`s Acting Through Song workshop, which concluded last Sunday! 🎵
Keep on singing loud and stay tuned for more workshop and education opportunities in the future!
Mar 5
We remember Gene Hackman.
Our 1966 season opened with Thornton Wilder’s The Skin of Our Teeth, directed by Arthur Penn, and featuring Anne Bancroft, Alvin Epstein, Estelle Parsons and, the youngest and least well known member of the company, Frank Langella. The only new play of the 1966 season was Murray Schisgal’s Fragments, with two old friends and former roommates who had both just completed making films that were to change their lives: Dustin Hoffman and Gene Hackman. A year later Dustin would receive an Oscar nomination for The Graduate and Gene would receive one for Bonnie and Clyde.
Mar 4
BTG is proud to announce our 2025 Summer Season, featuring a mix of compelling dramas, thought-provoking new works and family-friendly entertainment! We look forward to continuing our tradition of bringing exceptional theatre to the Berkshires and audience members like you. ✨
Our season lineup is ON SALE NOW, so grab your tickets today at berkshiretheatre.org!
Feb 28
UPDATE for participants of the Acting Through Song workshop! ✨ The
second day of the workshop has been postponed to this Sunday, February 23 at The Colonial Theatre, and we are excited to have you all back to continue to grow your acting and singing skills!
If you can no longer attend on this date, please let us know by emailing
allison@berkshiretheatre.org to give those on our waitlist a chance to attend.
Feb 21
Thank you to everyone who joined us for BTG PLAYS! 2024-2025 Touring Show production of Magic Tree House: Pirates Past Noon KIDS!
We would also like to give a special thank you to Mary Pope Osborne (@mary_pope_osborne), Will Osborne and The Bookloft for making our book signing such a success!
(Photos by Caelan Carlough)
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Feb 20
BTG has announced 6 brand new shows for the late spring and early summer season, and they are all ON SALE NOW! From crowd favorites like Pink Floyd`s The Wall, to BTG Plays! spring production of Matilda JR., to Bob Marley`s legendary band, The Wailers, we have something for everyone! ✨
Plan ahead and grab your tickets today at berkshiretheatre.org.
Feb 15
EXCITING NEWS! Join Magic Tree House series author Mary Pope Osborne and playwright Will Osborne for a book signing in The Garage from 1-1:45pm before the BTG Plays! performance of The Magic Tree House: Pirates Past Noon KIDS on February 15!
Books provided by The Bookloft in Great Barrington will be available for purchase in The Garage during the book signing.
Feb 5
✨ ATTENTION Matilda JR. auditionees! ✨ Directors David Adkins and Kathy Jo Grover want to remind you to please submit your completed forms to auditions@berkshiretheatre.org by midnight TOMORROW, February 2 to be completely registered for auditions.
Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you soon!
Feb 1
Take a sneak peek at Dead Man`s Waltz as they rehearse ahead of the Rev Tor’s Annual Dead of Winter Jam THIS SATURDAY, February 1 at 7:30pm! Hitting the Colonial stage for its 13th year in celebrating the legacy of The Grateful Dead, the evening will feature performances by John Rider (Max Creek), Klyph Black (Zen Tricksters), Tom Pirozzi (Ominous Seapods) and David Becker (Bearly Dead).
Get your tickets at berkshiretheatre.org before the day of the show to get $5 off each ticket!
(Photos by Caelan Carlough)
Jan 31
There are still a few spots left for Acting Through Song!, a two-day workshop led by Michael Wartella (BTG Artistic Associate, Broadway actor and musician) that will take participants` acting, singing and performance skills to the next level for actors ages 12-18 of all levels. To register and learn more, please email allison@berkshiretheatre.org
February 8th & 9th from 12pm-4pm
The Colonial Theatre (111 South Street, Pittsfield, MA)
$25
Jan 29
BTG, along with the incredible artists who worked with us this summer, have won a total of 9 Broadway World Berkshires Awards together for the 2024 Season, including Favorite Local Theatre and Best Musical!
Thank you to everyone who voted for us and made last year`s 2024 Season such a huge success! ✨
Jan 29
BTG PLAYS! Year Round Education Program is excited to announce Acting Through Song!, a two-day workshop led by Michael Wartella (BTG Artistic Associate, Broadway actor and musician) that will take participants` acting, singing and performance skills to the next level for actors ages 12-18 of all levels.
February 8th & 9th from 12pm-4pm
The Colonial Theatre (111 South Street, Pittsfield, MA)
$25
To register and learn more, please email allison@berkshiretheatre.org.
Jan 23
BTG is seeking young actors currently in grades 3–12 to audition for its upcoming non-Equity youth production of Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR. Auditions will be held at The Colonial Theatre on Monday, February 10 from 6–9pm and callbacks are scheduled for Tuesday, February 11 from 6–9pm.
Appointments and registration are required by February 2 to audition, so please email auditions@berkshiretheatre.org to book a time slot. To learn more, visit berkshiretheatregroup.org/casting-auditions/
Jan 22
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." -Martin Luther King Jr.
Today, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.`s legacy, our offices will be closed. Everyone at BTG continues to be inspired by his words and deeds as we move forward in the world.
Jan 20
The EBT Card to Culture program in partnership with the Mass Cultural Council and the Executive Office of Health and Human Services’ Department of Transitional Assistance, is available to anyone with EBT, WIC, or ConnectorCare Insurance. This offer includes four tickets for performances or events at The Colonial Theatre and two tickets for performances at The Unicorn Theatre per household at the rate of $5 each. All additional fees are waived. Tickets are subject to availability as seating is limited. This offer is available by phone or in person only.
