1776, ROALD DAHL’S JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH JR. and More Set for Berkshire Theatre Group 2026 Summer Season
Season includes RHAPSODY: THE MUSIC OF QUEEN, THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE and more.
Berkshire Theatre Group has announced its 2026 summer season, with programming at The Colonial Theatre and The Unicorn Theatre. The season features family musicals, community productions, regional premieres, and contemporary plays.
Additional casting and fall programming will be announced later, including the return of A CHRISTMAS Carol To The Unicorn Theatre December 3–20.
2026 SUMMER SEASON
At The Colonial Theatre
Roald Dahl’S JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH JR.
Book by Timothy Allen McDonald
Words and Music by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
Based on the book by Roald Dahl
Directed and choreographed by Kathy Jo Grover
Music direction by Erin White
Performance Dates: April 24–26
Appropriate for all ages
Featuring more than 50 student performers from Berkshire County and beyond, this youth production launches the season with a musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s story, following James on an ocean journey alongside a band of insect companions.
RHAPSODY: THE MUSIC OF QUEEN
Directed by Greg Santos
Performance Dates: June 25–26
Appropriate for all ages
Returning for a second year, this tribute concert features Broadway performer Mike Wartella leading a live band in selections from Queen’s catalog, including “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “Somebody to Love.”
1776
Music and Lyrics by Sherman Edwards
Book by Peter Stone
Directed by David Adkins
Previews: July 2–3
Opening: July 5
Closing: July 16
Recommended for ages 7 and up
This community-centered production of the Tony Award-winning musical explores the debates surrounding the signing of the Declaration of Independence and features performers from the surrounding region.
THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE
By Matthew López
Directed by Eric Hill
Previews: July 31–August 2
Opening: August 3
Closing: August 23
Recommended for ages 10 and up
This comedy follows a struggling Elvis impersonator whose life changes when he enters the world of drag performance, exploring themes of reinvention and identity.
At The Unicorn Theatre
JOHN & JEN
The season opens with this two-person musical tracing the evolving relationship between siblings across generations.
THE AMERICAN FIVE
A regional premiere examining key figures and decisions during the Civil Rights Movement.
LOVESONG
A four-character play that places past and present side by side to examine a long marriage.
SUMMER, 1976
A two-hander set during the Bicentennial summer, reflecting on friendship and memory.
Holiday Production
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
December 3–20
The annual holiday production returns to The Unicorn Theatre.
Subscription Information
Subscriptions for the 2026 summer season are available. Additional casting announcements and fall programming will be released at a later date.
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Koe Wetzel & Shane Smith and The Saints Leader Bank Pavilion (8/19-8/19) |
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Jim Gaffigan Wang Theatre (10/24-10/24) |
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Danish String Quartet: Listen Up! Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival (7/31-7/31) |
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Meet the Cartozians Boston Center for the Arts (2/18-3/21) |
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Puppet Showplace Theater Presents: Magnificent Monster Circus by CactusHead Puppets Uncommon Corner (8/01-8/01) |
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Hadestown Emerson Colonial Theatre (11/10-11/14) |
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Therapy Gecko Live Arts at the Armory (8/30-8/30) |
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The Seth Rudetsky Concert Series featuring Norm Lewis '62 Center for Theatre & Dance (8/08-8/08) |
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Golden Girls The Laughs Continue Academy of Music Theatre (11/18-11/18) |
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Jazz at the Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival: Steve Wilson, Renee Rosnes and David Wong Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival (8/11-8/11) |