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Artist Profile: Edward Albee

Albee’s Life and Works Edward Albee (1928-2016) was an American dramatist whose career spanned more than five decades. His works used modern techniques to subvert classical structures in order to … Read On

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Stories of Stockbridge: The Fitzpatrick Family Legacy

The Red Lion Inn’s 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Fitzpatrick Family’s stewardship is in full swing! The Fitzpatrick Family was instrumental to the development and continuation of many Stockbridge institutions. … Read On

New Beginnings for the Thaddeus Clapp House

Built in 1871, the Thaddeus Clapp House represents an important chapter in Pittsfield’s history. From the home of a prominent local businessman to a boarding house and then a B&B, … Read On

Front view of the Berkshire Playhouse during the daytime.

Berkshire Theatre’s Place in History

American Theatre at the start of the 20th century was characterized by a dichotomy between commercialized theatre (best exemplified by Broadway) and experimental theatre (best exemplified by the Little Theatre … Read On

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A Decade of Directing Assistants: Alumni Spotlight

BTG’s Directing Assistantship program is entering its 10th year! Directing Assistants at Berkshire Theatre Group come from a variety of backgrounds. Each Directing Assistant is given the same opportunity to … Read On

Eubie Blake and Noble Sissle are both in tuxes. Noble sits at the piano, playing, and looking back at Eubie who is standing behind him with hand on Noble's shoulders.

Celebrating Black History Month at BTG

In honor of Black History Month, Berkshire Theatre Group is featuring some of the many talented black artists that have performed with us throughout over 90 years of theatre history! … Read On

Picture of A. A. Milne partially turned to the camera holding a pipe with a wry smirk.

Artist Profile: A. A. Milne

On this day in 1882, Alan Alexander Milne, better known as A. A. Milne, was born. Milne is best known for creating Winnie-the-Pooh, who has been delighting children for nearly … Read On

Looking out at the audience from the stage at a fully restored Colonial Theatre. The walls are painted close to the original color, murals are on the ceiling, original seating is in place, and it is entirely lit up.

Rock and Roll Man: The Alan Freed Story at The Colonial Theatre This Summer

Berkshire Theatre Group (Kate Maguire, Artistic Director/CEO) in association with five-time Tony Award-winning Caiola Productions (Once on this Island, Dear Evan Hansen, The Color Purple, All The Way, Who’s Afraid … Read On

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A Sweet Opening to a Seasonal Classic

A Christmas Carol Sweets Spectacular was the perfect pre-show reception for the opening night of BTG’s 13th Annual Community Production of A Christmas Carol! Revelers gathered together to taste the … Read On

The Fitzpatrick Main Stage covered in snow. The angle is from the front, with the BTF sign visible. A wreath is hanging on one of the distinctive arches.

Designing for the Fitzpatrick Main Stage

Historic buildings are beautiful, storied, and often filled with unique traits or unusual design. This can certainly be said of Berkshire Theatre Group’s Fitzpatrick Main Stage (formerly the Berkshire Playhouse) … Read On

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