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Hot off the heels of its critically acclaimed revival of Fiorello!, which was named a Critic's Pick by The New York Times, Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) and Kate Maguire (Artistic Director/CEO) have announced BTG's 2017 Summer Theatre Season.

The winners of the First Annual Berkshire Theatre Awards have been announced. Seventeen arts journalists voted on 120 nominees in 25 categories chosen from artists in the 75 live theatre productions mounted in Berkshire County and adjacent areas between October 1, 2015 and September 30, 2016.

In the last twelve months, more than 300,000 people attended a live theatre production in or around Berkshire County. With 75 stage productions employing hundreds of professionals, making theatre is an important cog in the area's cultural economy. In fact, many consider the region a hot spot for Broadway bound shows, and a popular summer destination for theatre-goers from around the nation.

Sister Play, the third production in Chester Theatre Company's 2016 season, will have its regional premiere on Wednesday, August 3 at 8:00 p.m. in the Chester Town Hall at 15 Middlefield Road, Chester, MA.

The actor is starring in the world premiere of a play he's written, 'Burning Desire', in Connecticut.

Berkshire Theatre Group presents the Tony Award-Winning Classic The Homecoming at the Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge. Opening Night is October 3 at 7pm. Preview performances begin on October 1 at 7pm and the production closes October 25 at 2pm. 

Berkshire Theatre Group presents the Tony Award-Winning Classic The Homecoming at the Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge. Opening Night is October 3 at 7pm. Preview performances begin on October 1 at 7pm and the production closes October 25 at 2pm. 

Berkshire Theatre Group and Artistic Director/CEO Kate Maguire are excited to announce music, comedy and community additions to the fall and winter seasons and the 10th Annual Community Production of A Christmas Carol.

Berkshire Theatre Group and Artistic Director/CEO Kate Maguire have announced the full line-up of events for the 2013 Made in the Berkshires Festival being held from today, October 11 to October 13 at The Colonial Theatre, The Garage, and The Unicorn Theatre.

Berkshire Theatre Group and Artistic Director/CEO Kate Maguire have announced the full line-up of events for the 2013 Made in the Berkshires Festival being held from October 11 to October 13 at The Colonial Theatre, The Garage, and The Unicorn Theatre.

Christmas is never easy, even if you are King. With three sons and continually plotting wife, there is no rest for the mighty.

Berkshire Theatre Group presents James Goldman's The Lion in Winter, directed by Robert Moss at The Fitzpatrick Main Stage in Stockbridge opening on June 29 at 8pm. Previews begin June 25 at 8pm and closing is on July 13 at 8pm. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Berkshire Theatre Group presents James Goldman's The Lion in Winter at The Fitzpatrick Main Stage in Stockbridge opening on June 29 at 8pm. Previews begin tonight, June 25 at 8pm and closing is on July 13 at 8pm.

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Berkshire Theatre Group presents James Goldman's The Lion in Winter at The Fitzpatrick Main Stage in Stockbridge opening on June 29 at 8pm. Previews begin June 25 at 8pm and closing is on July 13 at 8pm.

Berkshire Theatre Group Company Member, Jayne Atkinson, who appeared as Edith Bolling Galt Wilson in last summer's world premiere of Edith, will join the cast of The Lion in Winter, in the role of Eleanor of Aquitaine.

Berkshire Theatre Group and Artistic Director/CEO Kate Maguire have announced the complete casting for Berkshire Theatre Group's 85th summer season.

Berkshire Theatre Group Company Member, CJ Wilson, has been cast in Broadway's The Big Knife. Fellow Berkshire Theatre Group Company Member, Aaron Costa Ganis, will step in to join the cast of The Lion in Winter as Richard. Also joining the cast is Karl Gregory as Prince John.