Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center

Houses on the Moon Theatre Company Names New Board Chair and Managing Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2026

Houses on the Moon Theater Company has appointed Jeremy Handelman as Board Chair and Meghan Dunne as Managing Director, marking a new chapter of leadership and growth for the company.

A Cappella Group Straight No Chaser to Play Summer Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 9, 2026

RIAA Gold Certified a cappella group Straight No Chaser has announced their summer tour titled “Straight No Chaser Beach Bash.” The nine-member group will perform songs of summer from the last six decades.

Berkshire Opera Festival Reveals 2026 Summer Season Featuring New Resident Artist Program
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2025

Berkshire Opera Festival will introduce a major expansion of programming in 2026 with the launch of its Resident Artist Program alongside three productions: Lucia di Lammermoor, Beauty and the Beast (Zémire et Azor), and Schubert’s Winterreise.

Silkroad Ensemble with Wu Man to Tour AMERICAN RAILROAD Across New England and Mid-Atlantic in November 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2025

Silkroad Ensemble with Wu Man will tour a reimagined American Railroad across New England and the Mid-Atlantic in November 2025, highlighting the contributions of immigrant and Indigenous communities to the Transcontinental Railroad.

Ann Hampton Callaway and More to Perform at Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center Indigo Room Celebration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2025

The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center will hold a Grand Opening Celebration for its new performance space the Indigo Room with performances by jazz vocalist Ann Hampton Callaway and more. Learn more!

Berkshire Opera Festival Celebrates 10th Anniversary With New LA TRAVIATA and Gala Concert This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2025

​​​​​​​Berkshire Opera Festival launches its 10th Anniversary Season this summer with a brand-new production of Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata and a celebratory 10th Anniversary Concert, both presented at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington, MA.

Steve Earle Unveils 'Fifty Years of Songs and Stories' Solo Acoustic Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 3, 2025

Steve Earle has announced his Fifty Years of Songs and Stories, a solo acoustic tour sprawling journey across over 50 cities in the U.S. and Canada. The tour will kick off on May 25 at the Princess Theater Centre for the Performing Arts in Decatur, AL.

Berkshire Opera Festival Announces Tenth Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2025

BERKSHIRE OPERA FESTIVAL has announced its tenth anniversary season in Great Barrington, MA, with presentations in spring and summer 2025. The 2025 mainstage attraction is a new production of one of the most popular operas of all time: Giuseppe Verdi's masterpiece La Traviata.

José González Unveils 2025 North American Tour Dates; Reschedules October Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 14, 2024

José González has announced a run of brand new tour dates slated for March 2025.  Additionally, José’s October 2024 US tour, which he was unfortunately forced to cancel due to illness in the family, has now been rescheduled for November 2025.

Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival to Present The Royal Ballet Takeover
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2024

Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival will present one of the most celebrated and renowned companies in the world, The Royal Ballet of the United Kingdom. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Lyle Lovett Confirms Extensive Fall Tour with His Large Band
by Josh Sharpe - May 7, 2024

4x Grammy Award-winning singer, composer and actor Lyle Lovett will continue to tour through this fall with his Large Band including newly confirmed stops at Charlotte’s Knight Theater, Jacksonville’s Florida Theatre, New Orleans’ Tipitina’s (two nights), Dallas’ Majestic Theatre (two nights), Houston’s Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, Austin’s ACL Live at the Moody Theater (two nights) and Fort Worth’s Bass Performance Hall among many others. 

Ben Folds Adds Fall Dates to His 2024 Paper Airplane Request Tour
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2024

Emmy-nominated, multi-platinum selling music artist Ben Folds has announced additional Fall shows are being added across the U.S. as part of his “Paper Airplane Request Tour,” including a show November 19th in his hometown of Winston-Salem which will spotlight his North Carolina charitable initiative “Keys For Kids.” See the full lineup here!

Ben Folds Adds New Dates To His Paper Airplane Request Tour
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2024

Emmy-nominated, multi-platinum-selling music artist Ben Folds has announced more summer shows are being added to the return of his popular “Paper Airplane Request Tour,” with new stops in all regions of the US.

Lyle Lovett Comes to Overture This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2024

Four-time Grammy Award-winning singer, composer and actor Lyle Lovett will embark on an extensive tour this summer with his Large Band, including a newly confirmed stop in Madison at Overture Center on Tuesday, July 2.

Lyle Lovett Confirms Extensive Summer Tour With His Large Band
by Michael Major - Mar 19, 2024

Join Lyle Lovett and his Large Band on their extensive summer tour. Experience the unforgettable performances of this Grammy-winning singer-songwriter live. Stops include Colorado's Red Rocks Amphitheatre, St. Louis' The Factory, Kansas City's Uptown Theater, Minneapolis' State Theatre, Detroit's Masonic Cathedral Theatre, and more.

Restoration of Great Barrington's Historic Firehouse Nears Completion
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2024

Warrior Trading is nearing completion of the restoration of Great Barrington’s Historic Firehouse at 20 Castle Street. Learn more about the historic building!

Ben Folds Sets 'The Return Of His Paper Airplane Request' Tour
by Michael Major - Mar 6, 2024

Emmy-nominated, multi-platinum selling music artist Ben Folds sets the return of his popular “Paper Airplane Request Tour,” performing solo shows. What initially began years ago as a request for songs as encores will once again be a central element in Folds' shows when he engages audiences to make their song requests via paper airplanes.

Berkshire Opera Festival Announces 2024 Season: FAUST And Anthony Davis's THE REEF
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2024

Berkshire Opera Festival has announced its 2024 season in Great Barrington, MA and New York City.

Ballet Hispánico to Continue 2023-24 Season With World Premiere & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2024

Ballet Hispánico continues their 2023/24 season with a year-long tour across North America and two performances in NYC.

Heartbeat Opera's 8th Drag Extravaganza Pits Queers Vs. Kremlin At Roulette This November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 12, 2023

Heartbeat Opera returns with its beloved drag opera extravaganza this fall at Roulette. With a cast of returning Heartbeat favorites, The Golden Cock marks Heartbeat's most ambitious—and operatic—drag extravaganza yet.