Berkshire Theatre Group and Artistic Director/CEO, Kate Maguire have announced the Summer 2014 Theatre Season offering classic works coupled with contemporary plays.
Berkshire Theatre Group presents Michael Frayn's Benefactors, a summer stages critic's pick by The New York Times at The Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge. Opening Night is July 12 at 8pm. Preview performances begin on July 9 at 7pm and the production closes July 26 at 8pm.
Comedy's Lovable Queen of Mean, Lisa Lampanelli is a cross between Don Rickles, Archie Bunker, and a vial of estrogen. Lampanelli has won accolades from many of her peers including the King of all media, Howard Stern, who called her, 'a true original and a brilliant comedy mind.' Known for saying things that most people are afraid to think, Lisa Lampanelli's raunchy, gut-busting performances are wildly popular at theaters across the country and sure to make for an unforgettable evening at The Colonial Theatre.
Kate Maguire, Artistic Director of Berkshire Theater Group and Donna Hassler, Executive Director of Chesterwood, a property of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, announce Lincoln's Favorite Shakespeare at the Fitzpatrick Main Stage on August 14 at 4pm. A reception immediately follows at Chesterwood. The benefit performance, presented by both organizations, includes the opportunity to attend a twilight reception at Chesterwood, the newly-restored studio where Daniel Chester French created the seated figure of Lincoln for the Memorial in Washington, D.C.
No rural area has as many summer stages as the Berkshires of Massachusetts whose offerings overflow its borders.
The Feigenbaum Foundation, widely-known for its respect and love of Pittsfield and the Berkshires, and Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG), a performance arts and education resource in Pittsfield and Stockbridge, today announced a joint effort that will create an education center at The Colonial Theatre and a endowment for sustaining BTG's creative arts programming during the coming decade.
Berkshire Theatre Group, Artistic Director and CEO Kate Maguire, and BTG Board President Ruth Blodgett are proud to announce Wende Carver, Linda Cooper, Reggie Cooper, and Casey Meade Rothstein-Fitzpatrick as new members of the BTG Board of Trustees.
Berkshire Theatre Group and Artistic Director/CEO, Kate Maguire have announced the Summer 2014 Theatre Season offering classic works coupled with contemporary plays.
On May 25, 1787 at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, 55 delegates in wigs and tights sat down to create a country from scratch. On Presidents Day Weekend, February 16, 2014 at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, Colin Quinn tackles 227 years of American Constitutional calamities in Unconstitutional and offers his unique comedic perspective on our national character. From predator drones to the Kardashians, he pulls no punches in asking if this is what the founding fathers planned.
Comedy's Lovable Queen of Mean, Lisa Lampanelli is a cross between Don Rickles, Archie Bunker, and a vial of estrogen. Lampanelli has won accolades from many of her peers including the King of all media, Howard Stern, who called her, 'a true original and a brilliant comedy mind.' Known for saying things that most people are afraid to think, Lisa Lampanelli's raunchy, gut-busting performances are wildly popular at theaters across the country and sure to make for an unforgettable evening at The Colonial Theatre.
Berkshire Theatre Group and Artistic Director/CEO, Kate Maguire are excited to announce the 2014 spring schedule of events and the 2014 summer season musical. Tickets are available for purchase to members and pass holders on Friday, December 13 and to the general public on Monday, December 16.
GRAMMY award-nominated and Songwriters Hall Of Fame Inductee, Gordon Lightfoot performs his '50 Years on the Carefree Highway Tour' at The Colonial Theatre tonight, November 8 at 8pm.
Berkshire Theatre Group has announced its annual benefit event, 'Let's Dance!: A Benefit Event Honoring Ralph Petillo," on November 9, 2013 at The Colonial Theatre. All proceeds benefit Berkshire Theatre Group's numerous Education Programs.
Romance, Soul & Rock 'N Roll invites you to a Musical Flashback directed by Ted Concepcion with musical direction by David Pickard at The Colonial Theatre tonight, October 25 and tomorrow the 26th at 7:30pm. Now in their 12th year, RSRR promises that this year's show, with live band and multi-talented cast, will be just as exciting and entertaining as ever!
GRAMMY award-nominated and Songwriters Hall Of Fame Inductee, Gordon Lightfoot performs his '50 Years on the Carefree Highway Tour' at The Colonial Theatre on Friday, November 8 at 8pm.
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.
Romance, Soul & Rock 'N Roll invites you to a Musical Flashback directed by Ted Concepcion with musical direction by David Pickard at The Colonial Theatre on October 25 and 26 at 7:30pm. Now in their 12th year, RSRR promises that this year's show, with live band and multi-talented cast, will be just as exciting and entertaining as ever!
Mary and Edith: Musings by Women a Century Apart, featuring Kate Maguire, Mary Mott, and Kim Taylor in stories by Mary Mott and Pulitzer Prize Winning Author, Edith Wharton, will play Berkshire Theatre Group's Unicorn Theatre, today, October 4-20, 2013.
Governor Deval L. Patrick and First Lady Diane B. Patrick will serve as Honorary Chairs of the 2013 Made in the Berkshires festival. The 'locally grown' arts festival is held on Columbus Day Weekend, October 11-13 and features new works in drama, dance, music, film, readings, and visual art. Now in its third year, Made in the Berkshires presents artists, writers, and performers who share a common connection with the region.
Berkshire Theatre Group presents Mary and Edith: Musings by Women a Century Apart at the Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge. The production opens October 4 and closes on October 20.
