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The Colonial Theatre

111 South Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
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Rhapsody: The Music of Queen

Rhapsody: The Music of Queen

Jun 25 – Jun 26, 2026

Rhapsody: The Music of Queen returns to The Colonial Theatre for a second consecutive year following the success of its 2025 performance, expanding to two nights...

1776

1776

Jul 2 – Jul 16, 2026

America’s Prize Winning MusicalFeaturing over 50 artists from the surrounding community.This community-centered production of 1776 reimagines the iconic American musical as a shared civic project—one that brings...

The Legend of Georgia McBride

The Legend of Georgia McBride

Jul 31 – Aug 16, 2026

The Legend of Georgia McBride is a hilarious, high-energy theatrical event packed with iconic music, outrageous comedy and showstopping performances audiences will be talking about...

Back to the Garden 1969

Aug 30

Back to the Garden 1969 is a theatrical concert celebrating the music and spirit of Woodstock, presented by Berkshire Theatre Group at The Colonial Theatre...

Orleans

Sep 11

Orleans brings their signature harmonies and classic hits to The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, MA. Known for beloved songs including "Still The One" and "Dance...

The Ivy League of Comedy Tour

Sep 12

The Ivy League of Comedy Tour brings an evening of stand-up comedy to The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, MA. Part of Berkshire Theatre Group's Fall...

The Ultimate Cher Experience

Sep 26

The Ultimate Cher Experience comes to The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, MA on September 26, 2026, as part of Berkshire Theatre Group's fall lineup. The...

An Evening with David Sedaris

Oct 1

An Evening with David Sedaris comes to The Colonial Theatre on October 1, 2026, featuring the bestselling author's signature humor and live storytelling. Sedaris is...

Ronstadt Rewind

Oct 3

Ronstadt Rewind comes to The Colonial Theatre on October 3, 2026, celebrating the music of Linda Ronstadt. The performance is part of Berkshire Theatre Group's...

Deadgrass

Oct 9

Deadgrass brings the music of Jerry Garcia to The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, MA for one night. The performance is part of Berkshire Theatre Group's...

Asia Featuring John Payne

Oct 10

Asia Featuring John Payne brings classic arena rock to The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, MA on October 10, 2026. The performance is part of Berkshire...

The Boy Band Project

Oct 17

The Boy Band Project is a concert featuring Broadway performers that brings the hits, choreography, and fan-fueled excitement of late-'90s and early-2000s pop back to...

Heartland (with special guest Whiskey City)

Oct 24

Heartland, the country group known for the chart-topping hit "I Loved Her First," performs an evening of harmony-driven songs at The Colonial Theatre, with special...

Thunderbeard: A Tribute to ZZ Top

Nov 6

Thunderbeard: A Tribute to ZZ Top brings a celebration of blues-rock classics to The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, MA on November 6, 2026. The performance...


Review: FIREFLIES at Shakespeare & Company

Review: FIREFLIES at Shakespeare & Company

by Marc Savitt · June 25, 2026

FIREFLIES is a delightful little feel-good piece that gives humorous, heartwarming, and character-driven romance. It avoids high-concept sci-fi or intense melodrama in favor of a comfortable, down-to-earth, good ole story. One that is told by some of the area’s well known, admired, extremely com…

Review: An Emotionally Affecting IN OLD AGE at Arts Emerson

Review: An Emotionally Affecting IN OLD AGE at Arts Emerson

by R. Scott Reedy · June 24, 2026

Theatergoers who have come to love and respect Abasiama Bassey a central character in the emotionally resonant nine-part Ufot Family Cycle by first-generation Nigerian American playwright Mfoniso Udofia, will not want to miss the deeply moving “In Old Age,” the eighth and penultimate play in the…

Review: THE ZIONISTS: A FAMILY STORM at Barrington Stage Company

Review: THE ZIONISTS: A FAMILY STORM at Barrington Stage Company

by Marc Savitt · June 23, 2026

THE ZIONISTS; A Family Storm represents a tremendous new piece of theater. One that, like a gemstone, sparkles on many facets. You don’t have to possess any particular element, characteristic, or trait, this play will make you think. It continues at Barrington Stage Company’s Boyd-Quinson The…

Review: Emilio and Gloria Estefan Musical Will Have You ON YOUR FEET! in Beverly

Review: Emilio and Gloria Estefan Musical Will Have You ON YOUR FEET! in Beverly

by R. Scott Reedy · June 10, 2026

Whether autobiographical like “Jersey Boys,” “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,” and “Tina: The Tina Turner Musical,” or fictionalized like “Mamma Mia!,” jukebox musicals often rely on the drama of  their source material as much as their familiar scores for success.…

Review: EUREKA DAY is a Tempest in a Vaccination Teapot

Review: EUREKA DAY is a Tempest in a Vaccination Teapot

by R. Scott Reedy · June 9, 2026

But in playwright Jonathan Spector’s “Eureka Day” – now being given a cleverly funny production by The Huntington at the Huntington Avenue Theatre through June 28 – they are also comic fodder for a trenchant story about a tempest over vaccination in a hyper-woke teacup.…

Review: DRIVING MISS DAISY at Barrington Stage Company

Review: DRIVING MISS DAISY at Barrington Stage Company

by Marc Savitt · June 7, 2026

Cast and Crew deliver a high-quality production that is both simple and sublime; historically accurate, topically relevant; and well worth seeing. BSC Artistic Director, Alan Paul said: 'It's fair to say that Daisy has become an American classic, and when you watch the show, you will see how contemp…

Review: DRIVING MISS DAISY at Barrington Stage Company

Review: DRIVING MISS DAISY at Barrington Stage Company

by Marc Savitt · June 9, 2026

Cast and Crew deliver a high-quality production that is both simple and sublime; historically accurate, topically relevant; and well worth seeing. 'It's fair to say that Daisy has become an American classic, and when you watch the show, you will see how contemporary and relevant its themes still are…

Past Shows

Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein

Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein

Jun 27 – Jul 21, 2024

In association with Bay Street Theater & Geva Theatre Center, get set for a monstrously entertaining experience as Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein, the musical comedy born...

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Fireflies in Boston Fireflies
Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre (6/19-7/19)
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Cisco Kitchen and Bar (6/14-7/26)
Ella Mae Dixon presents 'Swingin' Showtunes!' in Boston Ella Mae Dixon presents 'Swingin' Showtunes!'
Payomet Performing Arts Center (8/06-8/06)
Alchemy: Classical Meets Jazz in Boston Alchemy: Classical Meets Jazz
Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival (8/14-8/14)
Godspell in Boston Godspell
Queer Theatre Company, Inc. (8/21-8/30) PHOTOS
HAIRSPRAY in Boston HAIRSPRAY
The Cape Playhouse (7/15-8/08)
FORTUNE FEIMSTER: TAKIN' CARE OF BISCUITS TOUR! in Boston FORTUNE FEIMSTER: TAKIN' CARE OF BISCUITS TOUR!
Provincetown Town Hall (8/15-8/15)
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Provincetown Town Hall (8/22-8/22)