Announcing Popular Local Pre-Show Entertainment At The Colonial Theatre!

Berkshire Theatre Group and Artistic Director/CEO Kate Maguire are excited to announce pre-show entertainment additions to many of the presented events at The Colonial Theatre.

Pre-show acts at The Colonial Theatre include: The Rev Tor Solo Show before Melvin Seals and JGB (10/11), David Grover before The Glen Campbell Xperience (10/12), DBX2 before Pittsfield CityJAZZ Festival: Christian McBride (10/13), Acoustic Groove before Respect: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin, The Queen of Soul (11/1) and Randy Cormier before BonJourneyNY: A Tribute to Bon Jovi and Journey (11/10).

Maguire says, "We are encouraging audiences to come to The Garage before the main event to enjoy a refreshment and wonderful Berkshire entertainment before they go into the glorious Colonial Theatre-for more great entertainment!"

Tickets may be purchased in person at the Colonial Ticket Office at 111 South Street, Pittsfield; by calling (413) 997-4444 or online at www.BerkshireTheatreGroup.org. Ticket Offices are open Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-2pm or on any performance day from 10am until curtain. All plays, schedules, casting and prices are subject to change.

PRE-SHOW ENTERTAINMENT ADDITIONS

The Rev Tor Solo Show (before Melvin Seals and JGB)
at the Garage (in the Colonial Lobby)
Thursday, October 11 at 6pm

With a large repertoire of well-crafted original tunes and classic rock/folk covers, Rev Tor is capable of delivering an energy driven acoustic set or a laid back coffee house/pub performance depending on the mood of the venue and audience.

David Grover (before The Glen Campbell Xperience)
at the Garage (in the Colonial Lobby)
Friday, October 12 at 6:30pm

Folk-rock for every generation, David Grover has been compared to Mr. Rogers, James Taylor, Paul Simon and Raffi. He has won countless awards including a Grammy Award-nomination and Artist of the Year, and has performed at the White House, The Today Show, the Detroit Symphony and the UN.

DBx2 (before Pittsfield CityJazz Festival: Christian McBride)
at the Garage (in the Colonial Lobby)
Saturday, October 13 at 6pm

Two musicians at the heart of the local jazz scene, David Bartley and Daniel Broad are an exciting piano and bass duo who perform throughout Western New England and New York. They entertain audiences with a blend of jazz standards, originals and vocal selections.

Acoustic Groove (before Respect: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin, The Queen of Soul)

At the Garage (in the Colonial Lobby)

Thursday, November 1 at 6pm

Penny is a powerful singer, known from the bands WYKYD and License to Groove, and Garrett plays the guitar among many other electronic instruments. Together, they play an acoustic set filled with hits from the last forty years.

Randy Cormier (before BonJourneyNY: A Tribute to Bon Jovi and Journey)

At the Garage (in the Colonial Lobby)

Saturday, November 10 at 6:00pm

Randy Cormier helped form the band, Xavier, which opened and shared the stage with musical legends such as: Willie Nelson, Pete Seeger, Kris Kristofferson, Foghat, The Outlaws, Brad Delp (singer of Boston), John Mellencamp, among others. In 2010, Randy started the band Whiskey City, earning the title as "Berkshires Best Band" four years in a row.

The Colonial Theatre, founded in 1903, and Berkshire Theatre Festival, founded in 1928, are two of the oldest cultural organizations in the Berkshires. In 2010, under the leadership of Artistic Director and CEO Kate Maguire, the two organizations merged to form Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG). Berkshire Theatre Group's mission is to support wide ranging artistic exploration and acclaimed performances in theatre, dance, music and entertainment. Every year, BTG produces and presents performances to over 68,000 attendees and, through our Educational Program, serves over 13,000 Berkshire County schoolchildren annually. BTG's celebrated stages reflect the history of the American theatre; they represent a priceless cultural resource for the community.

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