TODAY’s Al Roker gets a look at the Berkshire Theater Group’s first outdoor and socially distanced performance of “Godspell.” They discuss precautions they are taking on and off the stage to make the performance safe for audiences and performers.
Al Roker
August 25, 2020
The Today Program
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
By: Katie Birenboim (She/Her/Hers) Devoted fans of BTG may gasp to discover that until doing a first round of research in the amazing BTG archives, I had never heard … Read On
Recently, BTG recognized their dedicated volunteers by hosting the annual Volunteer Appreciation Reception at The Colonial Theatre.
Special congratulations to Bonnie and Dave Lachowski for earning the 2024 Hickey Russo Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service, 2024 Certificate of Appreciation recipient Kathy Zoito and 2024 Parent Volunteer of the Year, Michelle Colvin!
(Photos by Caelan Carlough)
Apr 19
Don`t miss Lady Supreme, an immersive celebration of the music, style, and legacy of Diana Ross, at The Colonial Theatre this Saturday night!
Purchase your tickets today at berkshiretheatre.org and experience breathtaking, spot-on renditions of Diana Ross’ greatest hits by singer Deanna Carroll and an elite ensemble of singers and musicians!
Apr 8
HYPROV, returning THIS SATURDAY to The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, promises a hilarious, imaginative and utterly unpredictable night of comedy, starring improv legend Colin Mochrie and master hypnotist Assad Mecci!
Get your tickets at berkshiretheatre.org today before its too late!
Apr 1
Thank you to Mr. Shaun Kennedy and Morris Elementary School in Lenox, MA for the warm welcome for the cast and crew of the 2024-2025 BTG PLAYS! Touring Show production, Magic Tree House: Pirates Past Noon, before their performance at the school last Friday. Our pirate crew is appreciative of all of you! 🦜💙
Magic Tree House On Stage
Mar 29
BTG is saddened to know that Alan Filderman passed away on March 19. For many years, he was the casting director for Berkshire Theatre Group. In 2020, with choreographer Gerry McIntyre, he directed Godspell in the height of the Covid pandemic under a tent outdoors at The Colonial Theatre. As someone once said, "Everything`s more fun with Alan." Alan Filderman loved the theatre, whatever stage door through which he has now passed, may he find peace.
Mar 21
Looking for summer vacation plans? BTG is once again offering one-week summertime theatre class sessions for young actors in Grades 1-8 from June through August! To register for classes ($500/session. Need-based scholarships are available), please email Allison Rachele Bayles at allison@berkshiretheatre.org.
2025 Summertime Classes Schedule:
• June 23-27 - The Garage at The Colonial Theatre (Grades 4-6)
• July 7-11 - The Garage at The Colonial Theatre (Grades 1-3)
• August 4-8 - The Garage at The Colonial Theatre (Grades 4-6)
• August 11-15 - The Unicorn Theatre (Grades 1-3)
• August 18-22 - The Garage at The Colonial Theatre (Grades 6-8)
To learn more, please visit https://www.berkshiretheatregroup.org/performing-arts-for-young-people/#summertime-classes
Mar 20
LAST CHANCE to purchase your tickets to The Best of the 70s, performing LIVE this Saturday, March 22 at The Colonial Theatre! Experience the greatest decade of music like never before with hits by Elton John, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Neil Young, Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones and many more.
Don`t delay! Purchase tickets today at berkshiretheatre.org.
Mar 17
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
