Kate Maguire News

Berkshire Theatre Group and Artistic Director/CEO, Kate Maguire, has announced the Summer 2013 Theatre Season.

Berkshire Theatre Group and Artistic Director/CEO Kate Maguire have announced a Spring 2013 line-up at The Colonial Theatre filled with outstanding music, theatre, comedy and family programming.

Berkshire Theatre Group has announced the reprise of its annual community production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, adapted by Eric Hill and presented for the second time at The Colonial Theatre. A Christmas Carol is sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union, Guardian Life Insurance, Blantyre, Country Curtains and The Red Lion Inn. This community production is dedicated to the memory of Jack Fitzpatrick.

On December 28 at 9pm, following the conclusion of the 7:30pm performance of A Christmas Carol, join Berkshire Theatre Group for the Snow Ball, a fun and informal dance party in The Garage. DJ'd by DJ BFG with the cast of A Christmas Carol in attendance, the Snow Ball will continue the holiday festivities late into the night.

Berkshire Theatre Group and Artistic Director/CEO Kate Maguire have announced a Spring 2013 line-up at The Colonial Theatre filled with outstanding music, theatre, comedy and family programming.

Berkshire Theatre Group has announced the reprise of its annual community production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, adapted by Eric Hill and presented for the second time at The Colonial Theatre. A Christmas Carol is sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union, Guardian Life Insurance, Blantyre, Country Curtains and The Red Lion Inn. This community production is dedicated to the memory of Jack Fitzpatrick.

Berkshire Theatre Group today announced that The Colonial Theatre is a recipient of the New England Theatre Conference's 2012 NETC Regional Award for Excellence in Theatre.

Romance, Soul & Rock N' Roll, invite you to Music Sweet Music, directed by Ted Concepcion with Musical Direction by David Picard and choreography by Becky Clemons, at The Colonial Theatre on October 25 and 26 at 7:30pm. Now in their 11th year, RSRR promises that this year's show, with live band and multi-talented cast, will be just as exciting and entertaining as ever!

Berkshire Theatre Group has announced, in conjunction with 'Call Me Melville," a staged reading of Moby Dick Rehearsed by Orson Welles, adapted from Herman Melville, with local actors, in The Garage tonight, September 28 at 7:30pm.

Berkshire Theatre Group has announced that it is the recipient of the Massachusetts' Cultural Council's Youth Reach Grant which will fund BTG PLAYS! partnering with JRC Youth. BTG PLAYS! with JRC Youth will provide twelve at-risk teens from Pittsfield's Juvenile Resource Center with theatre skills to build confidence and communication ability, and will train them to be assistant teachers/mentors for children in BTG playwriting residencies.

Berkshire Theatre Group previously announced the special guests for FOUND's pre-show performance and reception tonight, September 22 at 7pm. Join book writer and actor Hunter Bell, along with BTG alumnus Randy Harrison from Queer as Folk and Silence! The Musical, as well as FOUND cast member and cabaret and comedy star, Shaina Taub, and Broadway performers Natalie Joy Johnson and Marty Thomas at 7pm at the Colonial for exclusive performances and a cocktail party.

Berkshire Theatre Group has announced, in conjunction with 'Call Me Melville," a staged reading of Moby Dick Rehearsed by Orson Welles, adapted from Herman Melville, with local actors, in The Garage on Friday, September 28 at 7:30pm.

Berkshire Theatre Group is excited to announce the special guests for FOUND's pre-show performance and reception on September 22 at 7pm. Join book writer and actor Hunter Bell, along with BTG alumnus Randy Harrison from Queer as Folk and Silence! The Musical, as well as FOUND cast member and cabaret and comedy star, Shaina Taub, and Broadway performers Natalie Joy Johnson and Marty Thomas at 7pm at the Colonial for exclusive performances and a cocktail party.

Berkshire Theatre Group and Artistic Director/CEO Kate Maguire has announced a full Fall line-up for The Colonial Theatre, The Garage and The Unicorn Theatre.

At The Colonial Theatre, Berkshire Theatre Group presents Oliver! with music, lyrics and book by Lionel Bart. The show runs from tonight, September 7 to September 9 with performances at 7:30pm on Friday, 2pm and 7:30pm on Saturday and 2pm on Sunday. Oliver! is directed by Travis G. Daly with music direction by Carlton Maaia and choreography by Kathy Jo Grover.

Berkshire Theatre Group and Artistic Director/CEO Kate Maguire has announced that Governor Deval L. Patrick will preside as Honorary Chair of 2012's Made in the Berkshires arts' Festival, to be held this year over the Columbus Day weekend. Made in the Berkshires is sponsored by Kate & Hans Morris and Morris House Antiques & Interiors LLC.

At The Colonial Theatre, Berkshire Theatre Group presents Oliver! with music, lyrics and book by Lionel Bart. The show runs from September 7 to September 9 with performances at 7:30pm on Friday, 2pm and 7:30pm on Saturday and 2pm on Sunday. Oliver! is directed by Travis G. Daly with music direction by Carlton Maaia and choreography by Kathy Jo Grover.

QWAN (Quality Without a Name) presents NOTES!!! and SWAN!!! at Berkshire Theatre Group's The Colonial Theatre tonight, August 20 at 7:30pm featuring Christian Coulson, Jack Ferver, Jenn Harris, Randy Harrison, Phillip Taratula and Matthew Wilkas.

Berkshire Theatre Group has announced the visionary pianist, Christopher O'Riley, sponsored by WMHT, will play selections from Radiohead, The Cocteau Twins, Arcade Fire and more at The Colonial Theatre tonight, August 17 at 8pm.

QWAN (Quality Without a Name) presents NOTES!!! and SWAN!!! at Berkshire Theatre Group's The Colonial Theatre on August 20 at 7:30pm featuring Christian Coulson, Jack Ferver, Jenn Harris, Randy Harrison, Phillip Taratula and Matthew Wilkas.