Kate Baldwin & Graham Rowat Set for Berkshire Theatre Group's BELLS ARE RINGING; Full 2015 Season Announced!

Berkshire Theatre Group and Artistic Director/CEO, Kate Maguire, have announced its 2015's Summer Season Musical, the 10th Annual Community Theatre Production, The Fitzpatrick Main Stage productions and a medley of lively acts scheduled to perform at The Colonial Theatre and The Unicorn Theatre. BTG will be announcing a second round of programming, including The Unicorn Theatre's Summer Season, in the next several weeks.

"Our 87th Season offers a mix of unforgettable musicals and classic, influential plays," says Maguire. "At the Colonial, we have the sweetheart musical, Bells Are Ringing. Ethan Heard is directing this romantic show, once again working with Kate Baldwin and Graham Rowat, as he did in last year's A Little Night Music. For our 10th Annual Community Theatre Production, we bring you the iconic Mary Poppins. This delightful show will transport you back to your childhood, as you watch 100 children and adults from the community soar over the Colonial stage.

With its 87-year history of theatre classics, The Fitzpatrick Main Stage is the perfect place to escape, whether you're sitting in the great mystery Deathtrap or the bittersweet love story Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune. Aaron Mark returns this year to direct Ira Levin's cherished comedic mystery, Deathtrap. BTG Alum Karen Allen will direct Terrence McNally's contemporary love tale, Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune. As a whole, this Season will illustrate the essence of theatre-to allow the audience to feel moved to places they have not been familiar with, and to remind them of what lies deep in their hearts."

Berkshire Theatre Group's 2015 lineup is filled with chart-topping musical artists, acclaimed comedians and community events.

The Season holds an array of talented musical performances: legendary rock 'n' roller George Thorogood & The Destroyers, all-American band BoDeans, folk legend Arlo Guthrie's Alice's Restaurant: 50th Anniversary Tour, dynamic Celtic fiddler Natalie MacMaster and more to be announced at a later date.

For community events: during school vacation week, the Colonial offers, for ages 3 and up, Going to the Farm with Spot, and, for fans of illusions and magic of all ages, Bill Blagg's 10 Illusions!. For its 10th anniversary, The Jazz Ensembles' of Mount Holyoke College's The Big Broadcast!, featuring WWLP-TV meteorologist Brian Lapis as emcee, comes to the Colonial stage. This production is a benefit for Berkshire Theatre Group's education program, BTG Plays!.

For comedy: Tony and Grammy Award-nominated comedian, Robert Klein, will be hitting the Colonial stage.

To round out the season, as part of Made in the Berkshires, celebrating Berkshire women writers, Through The Looking Glass: Musings from the Pens of Berkshire Women Writers comes to The Unicorn Theatre Larry Vaber Stage. This event will include readings performed by Karen Allen, Lauren Ambrose, Amber Chand, Hilary Somers Deely, Kate Maguire, Corinna May and Barbara Sims.

"As always, when booking shows I'm constantly looking for talent that's not only fresh and exciting, but that's also affordable for the patron," says Berkshire Theatre Group Programmer, Simon Shaw. "I'm beyond thrilled about the 2015 lineup, as well as the artists I am working to confirm later in the year!"

Tickets are now on sale. Summer season passes are available for purchase at $75 for a four-show preview pass, $95 for a six-show preview pass, $100 for a four-show pass, and $150 for a six-show pass.

BTGy is a youth outreach initiative for theatre-goers 25 years of age and younger to experience the joy and wonder of live theatre and the performing arts on our stages. Tickets to BTG's summer theatre productions for ½ of a regular priced ticket and 10% off BTG's presented shows (some restrictions apply). To join BTGy please contact the BTG Ticket Office at 111 South Street, Pittsfield by calling 413-997-4444. Tickets for BTGy are subject to availability and proof of age.

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