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Berkshire Theatre Group has announced Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical at The Colonial Theatre on Sunday, December 4 at 2pm.

Berkshire Theatre Group has announced Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical at The Colonial Theatre on Sunday, December 4 at 2pm.

More to the point, Ragtime in Concert at Street Theatre Company is not to be missed. It is an awe-inspiring night of theater, staged with confidence and a practiced eye for what works visually by Cathy Street and Jane Kelley (who also conducts the 30-some member ensemble) and featuring the always significant contributions of music director Rollie Mains, this production obviously emphasizes the extraordinary musical score that, without danger of exaggeration, should be included in the pantheon of musical theater's greatest accomplishments. I defy you to hear the title tune, 'New Music,' and 'Wheels of a Dream' (or any number of other songs from the score, to be honest) and not to find your heart soaring - they are finely crafted works of art.

Berkshire Theatre Group is pleased to announce the reprise of our annual community production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, adapted by Eric Hill and presented for the first time at The Colonial Theatre. Revel in the joy and redemptive power of Christmas as told in the timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, the infamous miser who is reformed and shown the error of his ways by four spirits. Journey back to Victorian England and experience the classic story filled with terrific turns and infused with holiday music.

Berkshire Theatre Group seeks young actors for this December's production of A Christmas Carol, adapted by Eric Hill and co-directed by Hill and E. Gray Simons III, December 17-30 at The Colonial Theatre. BTG is seeking boys and girls between 3rd grade and 12th grade to fill the roles of Belle, Turkey Boy, Fan, Belle's Daughter, Villagers, Cratchit Children and Tiny Tim.

Berkshire Theatre Group has announced that Frank Rich, a prolific and influential writer who's subject matter ranges from theatre to politics, will be speaking at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield on Sunday, October 9 at 2pm.

The Park Avenue Armory has reinvented itself into a visionary multimedia arts institution renowned worldwide. From the sublime installation of Ryoji Ikeda to the epic productions of the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Armory transcends both artists' and audiences' experiences and expectations. For the first time on film, WNET takes public television viewers inside this American landmark to discover its storied past and revolutionary future.

Berkshire Theatre Group has announced that Frank Rich, a prolific and influential writer who's subject matter ranges from theatre to politics, will be speaking at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield on Sunday, October 9 at 2pm.

Artistic Director/CEO Kate Maguire has announced the restructuring and expansion of the Marketing and PR department for the newly formed Berkshire Theatre Group effective immediately.

Talib Kweli will perform on Friday, July 22 at 8pm at The Colonial Theatre.

Talib Kweli will perform on Friday, July 22 at 8pm at The Colonial Theatre.

Bobby Sweet will perform a one night only concert with his BSweet Band on Saturday, June 18 at 8pm at The Colonial Theatre to celebrate the release of his sixth solo album, Cowboys and Poets.

Berkshire Theatre Festival has announced additional casting for this summer's productions. The new cast members include Tony winners and nominees, multiple veterans of Broadway and Off Broadway as well as many returning BTF alumni. Husband and wife Stephen R. Buntrock and Erin Dilly will be working together on the world premiere of In the Mood. Jenny Powers and Angela Robinson have joined the cast of The Who's Tommy. Rachel Bay Jones of Broadway's Hair will take on the famed title character in Sylvia. Tony Winner Mia Dillon is joining Broadway and BTF alum C.J. Wilson and the previously announced Rebecca Brooksher in Tennessee Williams's serious comedy Period of Adjustment. Film actors Christian Coulson and Amari Cheatom will take on the world premiere two-hander Dutch Masters.

Bobby Sweet will perform a one night only concert with his BSweet Band on Saturday, June 18 at 8pm at The Colonial Theatre to celebrate the release of his sixth solo album, Cowboys and Poets.

Berkshire Theatre Festival and Colonial Theatre Artistic Director/CEO is proud to announce that the 2009 Off-Broadway hit I Got Sick Then I Got Better, written and performed by Jenny Allen, will play three performances at the Unicorn Theatre this Memorial Day weekend.

Berkshires 4Theatre, a collaborative platform that was formed two years ago by the four major Berkshire County theaters -- Barrington Stage Company, Berkshire Theatre Festival, Shakespeare & Company and Williamstown Theatre Festival -- announces the Berkshires 4Theatre Passport Program.

Berkshire Theatre Festival is proud to present Magic Tree House Passport to Adventure/ Meet & Greet with Jack and Annie on Saturday, March 5 at 2pm in the Unicorn Theatre.

Davidson Community Players announces open auditions for its June 2011 production of the landmark musical RAGTIME.

Artistic Director/CEO Kate Maguire is pleased to announce that Tony® award winner Sutton Foster will be bringing her cabaret performance An Evening with Sutton Foster to Berkshire Theatre Festival on August 22 at 7pm on the historic Main Stage. Tickets for the evening are $25 and $45, with a limited number of VIP tickets at $70. VIP tickets feature prime seating locations and admission to an exclusive post-show reception featuring the artists. This evening of song and laughter, presented with her Musical Director Michael Rafter accompanying, is fueled by Ms. Foster's sparkling wit and incredible voice. Songs for the evening are drawn from her critically-acclaimed debut solo album Wish and from the stage roles that have helped make her famous, such as Thoroughly Modern Millie and The Drowsy Chaperone.

Tony Award Winner Mary Louise Wilson is set to star alongside Jayne Atkinson, Richard Easton and Michael Gill in THE GUARDSMAN from July 13th through the 31st. The Berkshire Theatre Festival production will be directed by John Rando.