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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Berkshire Theatre Group’s education program, BTG PLAYS!, reaches 13,000 Berkshire County schoolchilren annually. The education program serves children of all ages and offers a variety of programs from summer camps, … Read On
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
On this day in 1975, The Rocky Horror Picture Show made its American premiere at the Westwood Theater in Los Angeles. After initially being deemed a failure, the film vastly exceeded expectations and now has the longest theatrical run for a film.
Visit berkshiretheatre.org or do the time warp towards our box office to get your tickets today to experience the queen of all cult films, including a thrilling after party and drag queen Nancy Nogood, at the Colonial on October 28!
Sep 27
Western Massachusetts-based band Harvest & Rust is hitting the Colonial stage on September 29! Representing the wide-array of Neil Young’s influential material in one show, Harvest & Rust captivates audiences with chart-topping hits including “Old Man,” and “Heart of Gold,” to the more electric explorations of Rust Never Sleeps like “Hey Hey, My My.”
Visit berkshiretheatre.org to purchase tickets today 🎵
Sep 24
Calling all Pink Ladies and T-Birds! 🦩🦅
Coming to the Colonial on October 15, The Olivia Show Tribute is an exciting musical journey filled with all of the late Olivia Newton-John’s award-winning hits and an exciting Grease sing-along where everyone can join in on the excitement!
Get your tickets today at berkshiretheatre.org!
Sep 23
The Tony award-winning Copenhagen, running September 28-October 29 at the Unicorn, is a must-see for anyone interested in history, science or politics. Exploring how one secret meeting broke the friendship between two physicists involved in the race to create the first atomic bomb in WWII, Niels Bohr and Werner Heisenberg, Copenhagen forces us to confront the difficult questions that arise when science and politics collide.
Don`t miss this stunning production by getting your tickets today at berkshiretheatre.org!
Sep 23
Tonight is the night! From the members of BonJourney, immerse yourself in the ultimate Bon Jovi Live experience with Don Jovi at the Colonial. Featuring lasers, a lightshow, and close-up footage of the band recorded LIVE on full screens, Don Jovi brings Bon Jovi`s greatest hits back to life in true 80s fashion 🎵🎸
Time is running out, so get your tickets now at berkshiretheatre.org!
Sep 22
Don Jovi, the ultimate Bon Jovi tribute band, hits the Colonial stage tomorrow (9/22). Featuring lasers, a lightshow, and close-up footage of the band recorded LIVE on full screens, immerse yourself in the true 80s concert experience with Bon Jovi`s greatest hits, such as "You Give Love a Bad Name" and Livin` on a Prayer!"
Don`t miss out on this electrifying performance! Get your tickets now at berkshiretheatre.org 🎵🎸
Sep 21
Did you tap your toes to Million Dollar Quartet? Laugh along with On Cedar Street? Ponder long after What the Constitution Means to Me, Photograph 51, and The Smile of Her? If so, let us know by voting Berkshire Theatre Group #1 again in Berkshire Eagle`s 2023 Best of the Berkshires Poll for "Live Theatre" and "Concert Venue" in the Entertainment category!
To vote, visit the link in our bio. Voting ends on September 24 at 5pm.
Sep 21
On Thursday, October 5, at 5:30 p.m., Berkshire Magazine (@berkshiremagazine) will celebrate this year’s Berkshire 25 by inviting all past honorees to mark this milestone—and everyone is invited to join the celebration!
To purchase tickets, visit berkshiretheatre.org. Ticket sales will go towards our education programs at BTG ✨
Sep 17
Sing until you lose your voice, dance like nobody’s watching, and relive your glory days at The Olivia Show, an exciting musical journey honoring the memory of Olivia Newton-John! Audiences will be treated to Olivia`s greatest hits with live vocals, powerful musicianship, amazing costumes and chart topping hits and an exciting Grease sing-along!
Get your tickets at berkshiretheatre.org today 🎵🎶
Sep 16
BTG is celebrating National Arts in Education Week by kicking off rehearsals for this year`s touring show production, Magic Tree House Merlin Missions: Winter of the Ice Wizard, which features two casts from various middle and high schools across Berkshire County ✏️📚🎭
(Photo by Caelan Carlough)
Sep 16
For every new gift made before midnight on November 10, our generous donors will match gifts up to $250,000!
Your support now in meeting a goal to raise $500,000 will provide the investment needed to keep this theatre moving forward with strength, so donate today at the link in our bio ⭐
Sep 15
Did Oppenheimer (2023) leave you even more curious about the history surrounding the creation of the atomic bomb? BTG`s production of Copenhagen, running September 28–October 29, explores the moral struggles of two Nobel laureate physicists: Niels Bohr, one of Oppenheimer`s heroes; and Werner Heisenberg, his direct competition in the Manhattan Project.
Get your tickets today at berkshiretheatre.org to experience this a fascinating exploration of the ethics of science that will leave audiences pondering its themes long after the final curtain call.
Sep 14
It`s that time of the year again! Support us by voting Berkshire Theatre Group #1 again in Berkshire Eagle`s 2023 Best of the Berkshires Poll for "Live Theatre" and "Concert Venue" in the Entertainment category. We appreciate your help!
To vote, visit the link in our bio. Voting ends on September 24.
Sep 14
From the same members of BonJourney, Don Jovi, the ultimate Bon Jovi tribute band, is bringing Jon Bon Jovi`s greatest hits to life on the Colonial stage September 22 🎸
Get your tickets today at berkshiretheatre,org to rock on to legendary songs including "It`s My Life" and "Never Say Goodbye!"
Sep 13
From the same members that brought BonJourney to the Colonial last November, Don Jovi (@donjoviband) is bringing Jon Bon Jovi`s greatest hits to life on September 22! Get your tickets today at berkshiretheatre,org to enjoy memorable hits such as "Livin` On a Prayer" and "You Give Love a Bad Name"
Sep 10
