A Brief History of Drag Performance
What is Drag? According to the Human Rights Campaign, drag is “a performance art that uses costumes, makeup and other tools to present exaggerated forms of gender expression to critique … Read On
On Our Stages
“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
What is Drag? According to the Human Rights Campaign, drag is “a performance art that uses costumes, makeup and other tools to present exaggerated forms of gender expression to critique … Read On
The Inspiration & Process of Writing The American Five When Chess Jakobs originally wrote The American Five, which received a Ford’s Theatre Legacy Commission, they wanted to explore the relationship … Read On
Everyone at BTG is sad to learn of the passing of Easton Martin, a recent Taconic High School graduate who had a deep passion for music. We had the pleasure of having Easton join us in the chorus in several productions, including Lion King JR. (2018), A Christmas Carol (2018) and Willy Wonka KIDS (2019), and he will be deeply missed.
(Photo: Easton Martin (pictured in a tan jacket and grey cap) among the cast of A Christmas Carol, 2018.)
Aug 7
Don’t miss Lovesong, a tender and quietly powerful play featuring Karen Allen and David Garrison, Rebecca Brooksher and Shawn Fagan, running until August 29 at The Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge! Get tickets today at berkshiretheatregroup.org.
Aug 5
Happy Opening Night to everyone involved in BTG`s production of The Legend of Georgia McBride! ✨
(Photos by Autumn Phoenix Photography and Caelan Carlough)
Aug 3
Join us for Opening Night of The Legend of Georgia McBride at The Colonial Theatre for a special pre-show reception with beloved drag performer Bella Santarella and a groovy post-show celebration with music curated by DJ Pup Daddy! 🌟✨
Get your tickets to The Legend of Georgia McBride today at berkshiretheatre.org.
Jul 31
The Legend of Georgia McBride, a heartfelt and dazzling comedy, begins THIS WEEKEND at The Colonial Theatre! Get your tickets today at berkshiretheatre.org. 🌟
Jul 28
Celebrate Christmas in July with BTG! From the timeless tradition of A Christmas Carol to the return of everyone`s favorite four-legged performers, this year`s holiday season offers something for every age and every holiday tradition!
Plan your holiday season early by getting your tickets now at berkshiretheatre.org ⛄🌟
Jul 18
Happy Closing Night to everyone involved in BTG`s production of 1776! 📜✒️
(Photos by Autumn Phoenix Photography)
Jul 17
One more chance to join us! 🌟 A limited number of tickets have just been released for the Berkshire Benefit Concert featuring Idina Menzel and special guests Sammy Rae and Will Leet, presented in collaboration with Barrington Stage Company.
Book online at berkshiretheatre.org or call the Box Office today—these additional tickets won’t last long!
Jul 17
Happy Closing Night to everyone involved in BTG`s production of The American Five! 📃🌟
(Photo by Caelan Carlough)
Jul 12
Thank you to everyone who joined BTG yesterday evening to celebrate and support youth arts education and BTG`s Year-Round Education Program, BTG PLAYS!, at the 4th Annual David Grover Scholarship Concert at Balderdash Cellars! 🎵
(Photos by Allison Rachele Bayles)
Jul 11
This morning, the cast and creative team of BTG`s production of The Legend of Georgia McBride began rehearsals at The Colonial Theatre and are working hard to bring this fun, glamorous and heartfelt story to life! 💋💄✨
(Photos by Caelan Carlough)
Jul 8
Happy Opening to the cast, crew and everyone involved in BTG`s production of 1776! 📜✨
(Photos by Caelan Carlough)
Jul 5
Happy 4th of July from all of us at BTG on the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776! ✨🎆
Jul 4
This August, join BTG for The Seth Rudetsky Concert Series at Williams College, featuring Broadway veterans Norm Lewis and Lillias White, with Seth Rudetsky on piano! 🌟✨
Curated and hosted by SiriusXM Broadway host Seth Rudetsky, the series blends songs from each artist’s career with humor, behind-the-scenes stories and personal insight, offering audiences an intimate and engaging concert experience.
To purchase tickets, please visit berkshiretheatre.org.
Jul 2
Looking for summer vacation plans for your young actors and aspiring thespians? BTG`s Summertime Classes for Grades 1-8 span from playwriting and creative storytelling to costume design and dance! 🎭
For class registration forms, scholarship information and more information, please visit berkshiretheatregroup.org/summertime-classes.
Jul 2
NEXT THURSDAY, July 9 at Balderdash Cellars, celebrate music, community and youth arts education at BTG`s Fourth Annual David Grover Scholarship Concert, featuring Nashville musician and singer Michael Fabrizio, special guests Mike Wartella and Kathy Jo Grover and members of the Berkshire Theatre Group Youth Chorus! 🎵✨
Limited tickets are available, so please visit berkshiretheatre.org to grab yours before they sell out!
Jul 1
This past Saturday morning, BTG welcomed the talented cast and creative team of Lovesong as they began rehearsals at The Colonial Theatre. ✨🍃
(From left to right: David Auburn, David Garrison, Karen Allen, Rebecca Brooksher, Shawn Fagan. Photo by Caelan Carlough.)
Jun 30
Everyone at BTG is grateful for all the love Rhapsody: The Music of Queen we have received these last couple of days, and we are so glad to have brought back this production bigger and better than ever. Thank you to the spectacular team of artists who brought everything together, and to every one of our audience members who joined us! 🎼🎤✨
(Photos by Caelan Carlough)
Jun 28
Critics are highly praising The American Five, running now through July 11 at The Unicorn Theatre! 🌟📜🖊️
Get your tickets at berkshiretheatre.org to see this electrifying and powerful production.
Jun 27
Happy Opening Night to everyone involved in BTG`s production of The American Five!
(Photos by Caelan Carlough)
Jun 21
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 two tickets for performances at The Colonial Theatre and 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.
