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Live theater returns to the Berkshires in a changed world – The Boston Globe

Read the article at The Boston Globe By Terry Byrne Globe correspondent PITTSFIELD — The pre-show atmosphere in the outdoor theater tents in Pittsfield was subdued. Masked audience members were ushered … Read On

Berskshire ‘Godspell’ opens as a test for COVID-era theater – Los Angeles Times

Can in-person theater return, safely, now? This ‘Godspell’ is the test case Read the article at the Los Angeles Times By JOSH GETLIN – <em>Los Angeles Times</em> PITTSFIELD, MASS. — Prepare ye. … Read On

‘Godspell’ Review: Musical Theater Rises From the Dead – The New York Times

The Berkshire Theater Group put on the first professional musical in the U.S. since the pandemic lockdown, and itʼs a revival in every sense. Read the article in The New … Read On

‘Godspell’ in 2020: Masks, Partitions and a Contactless Crucifixion – The New York Times

The first professional musical staged in the United States since theater shut down is also a de facto public health experiment. Read the article in The New York Times By … Read On

Poster for the Sixth Annual Children's Holiday Extravaganza featuring an image from 2019's Extravaganza of children performing together in a dance on stage.

A History of the Holiday Extravaganza

Berkshire Theatre Group’s Sixth Annual Children’s Holiday Extravaganza celebration at The Colonial Theatre will be a hybrid model on November 29. Over the past few years, the Holiday Extravaganza has … Read On

Rocking and Rolling into the New Year!

2019 has been a year of growth and opportunity for Berkshire Theatre Group. From record attendance numbers and expanded education programming to historic renovations, 2019 was a year of new … Read On

A Spirited Environment at The Thaddeus Clapp House

The newly renovated Thaddeus Clapp House is a shining example of Pittsfield’s Gilded Age houses. Walking in, one is instantly drawn back to a bye-gone era, though it’s unclear whether … Read On

Parents and children are seated around a white table shaping tulle and wire into squirrel tails. Everyone is intensely concentrating on the task at hand, though some are smiling while they work.

“Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS” Opens Tomorrow!

Berkshire Theatre Group is proud to present the first annual Fall Children’s Show! This new program gives elementary school students the chance to perform their favorite stories on stage. Featuring … Read On

Artist Profile: Thornton Wilder

Thornton Wilder is one of America’s most celebrated playwrights and one of its most overlooked. Wilder is often described as the Norman Rockwell of theatre. He is oft remembered for … Read On

The unicorn theatre is front and center. Summer staff is hard at work painting and creating set pieces for upcoming productions. The Main Stage is just visible in the background.

Galleries, Displays and Collections: A History of Visual Art at BTG

Berkshire Theatre has always been home to art in all its forms. Art Exhibitions and collections have been shown at Berkshire Theatre since its inception as the Berkshire Playhouse in … Read On

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