Luigi Pirandello’s World of Chaos
Luigi Pirandello (pictured above) was a prolific writer who wrote over fifty plays, six novels, a variety of poems and countless short stories. He won the Nobel Prize for Literature … Read On
Luigi Pirandello (pictured above) was a prolific writer who wrote over fifty plays, six novels, a variety of poems and countless short stories. He won the Nobel Prize for Literature … Read On
Built in 1920, The Garage serves as the lobby, administrative offices, and backstage space. Berkshire Theatre Group’s Garage is an intimate space, customizable for every occasion, which showcases up-and-coming local … Read On
I love this location and living in Stockbridge. I brought up three children here. This is a very unusual place, it’s magical. The community and the physical beauty, not to … Read On
Berkshire Theatre Group and the Sherwood family have a long history together. Throughout the decades, three of Sherwood’s plays have been produced at The Playhouse. Robert Sherwood grew up in … Read On
A Note from designer Shane Ballard: In designing the costumes for Hair, my intention was to create a new vision for the iconic show. Many of the social and political … Read On
A Note from the Playwright: This play began as a germ of an idea shortly after the shooting massacre at Virginia Tech in 2007. I went to UVA (Virginia Tech’s … Read On
How did you get involved with Berkshire Theatre? Jane Fitzpatrick. She invited my husband and me to dinner at Blantyre with Bill Swan and Richard Dunlap, who was the Director … Read On
George Bernard Shaw, photo from the program for The Doctor’s Dilemma, 1930. George Bernard Shaw was an Irish playwright who was often considered a radical in his political views. He won … Read On
Headshot of Ethel Barrymore c. 1930s. Ethel Barrymore was the daughter of Maurice Barrymore and Georgiana Drew, both actors. Both the Barrymores and the Drews were established acting families, and … Read On
Berkshire Theatre Group was formed in 2010 by the merger of The Colonial Theatre and Berkshire Theatre Festival. Each of Berkshire Theatre Group’s celebrated four stages has a rich and … Read On
Rodgers and Hammerstein`s Pipe Dream, the rarely produced musical created by the most iconic duo in musical theatre, has arrived at The Unicorn Theatre and is running through August 31! 🐚🌊
Tickets are selling out fast, so get your tickets today at berkshiretheatre.org.
(Photos by Caelan Carlough)
Jul 27
BTG would like to thank everyone who helped us bring The Second Annual David Grover Scholarship Concert to Balderdash Cellars this past Friday. We are grateful for Kathy Jo Grover, Mike Wartella, Michael Fabrizio and the members of BTG`s Youth Choir for making this concert truly special.
(Photos by Allison Rachele Bayles)
Jul 25
Just like that, Berkshire Theatre Group is already saying goodbye to Mel Brooks` Young Frankenstein at The Colonial Theatre. We wish this incredible, energetic and extremely talented cast and crew well as they now head to Bay Street Theater to bring Transylvania Heights to back to life again in the second run of the show!
(Opening night photos by Caelan Carlough.)
Jul 24
There are only a few more days to catch the hit comedy musical Young Frankenstein at The Colonial Theatre! Only running until this Sunday, critics and audience members alike have been raving about this monstrously entertaining experience from the genius of comedian and director Mel Brooks! ⚡
Tickets are selling fast and time is running out, so get your tickets today at berkshiretheatre.org.
Jul 20
Yesterday, BTG`s Youth Chorus, along with Kathy Jo Grover and Mike Wartella, gathered to rehearse for our Second Annual David Grover Scholarship Concert this Friday at Balderdash Cellars!
Tickets are limited, so get your tickets today at berkshiretheatre.org.
(Photo by Allison Rachele Bayles)
Jul 17
On July 19, join us at Balderdash Cellars for The Second Annual David Grover Scholarship Event “Here We Go Around Again”, an unforgettable evening of live music and entertainment honoring the legacy of the late David Grover, a dedicated supporter of BTG’s educational initiatives.
This evening of heartfelt music and celebration will feature Michael Fabrizio, and special guests Broadway performer and BTG Alum Michael Wartella, Artistic Associate of Education and David’s beloved wife Kathy Jo Grover and members of the Berkshire Theatre Group Youth Chorus. All proceeds directly benefit BTG PLAYS! year-round education programs and summer camps, ensuring that the arts continue to thrive in our region.
Tickets are limited, so grab yours today at berkshiretheatre.org
Jul 6
The Jewish Plays Project is thrilled to announce that The Last Yiddish Speaker by Deborah Zoe Laufer has won the 13th National Jewish Playwriting Contest, which will be featured in a workshop during the Festival of New Jewish Plays at the Colonial!
A magical-realist dystopia set in a fictional future in which the insurrection was successful, an ancient Yiddish-speaking woman is deposited on Hannah and Paul`s doorstep, where they have to choose whether to hide her or save themselves.
Get your tickets today at berkshiretheatre.org
Jun 26
From June 28-July 28, BTG will be showcasing Sharing Our Cultures, an AIRY Art Show, at the Colonial Theatre. All art pieces in the show are created by teens and young adults from the Arts in Recovery for Youth (AIRY) program, an arts based youth suicide prevention program in downtown Pittsfield run by Founder and Art Therapist Marney Schorr.
Inspired by the art of other cultures, Sharing Our Cultures features masks and scrolls in the style of Japanese and Mexican Folk art, paintings and wall hangings in the style of African art, origami miniatures, clay works, inks on yupo paper, and a variety of paintings, including a four foot group mural. The Opening reception is Friday, June 28 from 5pm to 7pm. To learn more about AIRY, please visit www.airyedu.com.
Jun 24
"David Auburn, faced with the question [of] how can you approach, in this day and age, an antique three-act play with 28 roles, most of them white men, answered it brilliantly. The cross-casting, not only color and gender-blind but conscious, made the play and its themes so much richer, thicker and compelling. And turning the nowadays-awkward three-act structure into a conceptual positive was a stroke of genius. An old chestnut becomes a golden apple. Plus, the cast is so strong, old and new faces alike, and the stage energy is terrific." - Chris Rohman, retired theatre critic from Valley Advocate
Don`t delay, so get your tickets today at berkshiretheatre.org!
(Photos by David Dashiell)
Jun 22
Linda Gehringer was not only a truly great actor, but she was always the center of calm and joy in the room. She was an amazing talent and beautiful person who performed in several of BTG`s productions, including The Batting Cage (1999), I Saw My Neighbor on the Train and I Didn`t Even Smile (2015) and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (2016). We are saddened by this loss, and will always remember her spirit.
Jun 21
This past Saturday, BTG celebrated the opening of Abe Lincoln in Illinois, running now through July 14 at the Unicorn. We are beyond proud of the work that our joyful, talented cast and crew have put in bringing the story of such a legendary American figure to life on the Unicorn stage 🎩
(Photos by Caelan Carlough)
Jun 19