Future of theater? Outdoor musical approved in Massachusetts


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
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Critics are raving about The Weir, running now through October 27 at The Unicorn Theatre! 🍺🍂

Get your tickets today at berkshiretheatre.org and experience an unforgettable exploration of human connection, the echoes of personal haunting and the mystical allure of Ireland’s folklore!
2025 Season Passes are ON SALE NOW! Until October, purchase 3 standard tickets for any 2025 BTG Produced Show to be used in any configuration (3 tickets to one show, 1 ticket each to 3 shows, etc.) for only $150. 🎫🎫🎫

This offer is only available for a limited time, so visit berkshiretheatregroup.org/passes to get your 2025 Season pass today before its too late.
Today is the last day to purchase tickets at a discounted price of $30 for Mullett, the nation’s premier ’80s rock ‘n’ roll concert experience that is rocking the Colonial tomorrow at 7:30pm!

Prices rise to $40 per ticket tomorrow, so get your tickets now at berkshiretheatre.org before its too late.
Just in time for International Talk Like a Pirate Day today, the cast of the 2024-2025 BTG Plays! Touring Show, Magic Tree House: Pirates Past Noon KIDS, has set sail with their first rehearsals this week! ⚓️🌊

(Photo by Caelan Carlough)
THIS FRIDAY, join iconic drag queens Mrs. Kasha Davis @mrskashadavis (RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 7, All-Stars Season 8) and Aggy Dune @aggydune as they bring to life legendary divas like Judy Garland, Celine Dion, Adele, Lady Gaga, Tina Turner and Cher on the Colonial stage! 💅✨

Get your tickets today at berkshiretheatre.org and experience a dazzling night of fabulous fun!
It's that time of the year! BTG has been nominated for two 2024 Best of the Berkshires awards, and we need your help in voting us #1 once again! Until September 16 at 5pm, you can vote for Berkshire Theatre Group in the "Live Theatre" and "Concert Venue" categories in the Entertainment section by scanning the QR code below or by visiting the link in our bio. We appreciate your support!
This Friday, the members of The Ivy League of Comedy, including Al Lubel (winner of The Comedy Grand Prize in 1988's Star Search who has made 12 late-night TV appearances), are coming to the Colonial! This hilarious comedy show features original, well-written comedy that doesn’t resort to playing on stereotypes or picking on the audience. This is stand-up comedy’s funniest and brightest!

Get your tickets today at berkshiretheatre.org.
Fall is in the air, and so rehearsals have begun for The Weir, which is running at the Unicorn Theatre September 26-October 27! 🍁🍻

(Photo by Caelan Carlough)
This Saturday, co-founder of the iconic band The Byrds and Grammy Award winner, Roger McGuinn, is coming to The Colonial Theatre! Don’t miss the chance to experience fan-favorite songs including “Mr. Tambourine Man,” “Turn, Turn, Turn,” “So You Want to Be a Rock and Roll Star,” “Eight Miles High,” “You Ain’t Going Nowhere,” “My Backpages,” “Ballad of Easy Rider” and “Mr. Spaceman.”

To learn more and purchase tickets, visit berkshiretheatre.org.
Experience Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Pipe Dream and see what critics are applauding about!

Performances are selling out fast, so get your tickets today at berkshiretheatre.org before it’s too late.
On Thursday, August 29, The Colonial Theatre will come alive with the legendary Darlene Love and the sensational Natasha Bedingfield for a night that promises to be the highlight of Labor Day weekend.

This special event, benefiting both BTG and BSC, is more than just a concert—it's a celebration! With tickets starting at $75, audiences can join in on the excitement. For those looking to make the night even more memorable, premium seating is available for $125, which includes a pre-show cocktail reception to kick off the festivities.

Don’t miss out on this epic night of music, celebration and community as we usher in Labor Day weekend with style. Get your tickets now at berkshiretheatre.org and be part of the fun, all while supporting the arts through Berkshire Theatre Group and Barrington Stage Company!
BTG, plays2gather, and Jewish Plays Project are proud to announce the playwrights and plays that will be performed in OOF!: On One Foot 10-Minute Play Festival at the Colonial Theatre this Friday, August 16! 

The featured playwrights for this event include Jillian Blevins (Space Laser, in Space!), Alice Eve Cohen (Days Of Awe), Morey Norkin (The Replacement), Elizabeth Savage (The Mikveh Lady), Marilyn Schotland (Zay Gezunt, Havana), Deborah Yarchun (Light The Menorah).

Although OOF! is almost sold out, visit berkshiretheatre.org to buy tickets to other individual Festival of New Jewish Plays events.
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