The Colonial Theatre

Berkshire Theatre Group To Host REV TOR'S 30TH ANNIVERSARY JAM At The Colonial Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2026

On Saturday, March 28 at 7:30pm, Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) and Artistic Director, CEO Kate Maguire welcome Rev Tor's 30th Anniversary Jam to The Colonial Theatre, a one-night-only celebration honoring three decades of music, collaboration and community. 

1776, ROALD DAHL’S JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH JR. and More Set for Berkshire Theatre Group 2026 Summer Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2026

Berkshire Theatre Group has announced its 2026 summer season at The Colonial Theatre and The Unicorn Theatre. The lineup includes ROALD DAHL’S JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH JR., 1776, THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE, and additional productions.

Zay Harding and More to Star in THE ROPE AND THE CROSS at Jamaica Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2026

Zay Harding, known for 'The Visioneers With Zay Harding' on CBS, will make his NY stage debut in 'The Rope and The Cross' alongside Oliver Samuels on April 5 at JPAC.

BTG to Hold Youth Auditions for JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH JR.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2026

Berkshire Theatre Group is seeking young actors to audition for its upcoming non-Equity musical production of Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach JR. Roles are open to young actors of all ethnicities and genders currently in grades 3–9.

The Colonial Theatre and Showroom Receives $1 Million Anonymous Gift to Grow Endowment
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2026

The Colonial Theatre and Showroom has received a $1 million anonymous gift to strengthen and expand the organization’s endowment, marking a significant milestone for the historic institution.

THE LITTLE MERMEN & THE PRINCESS PALS DISNEY SING ALONG is Coming to the Colonial Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2026

Berkshire Theatre Group is inviting families to turn a winter night into a magical celebration with The Little Mermen & The Princess Pals: Disney Sing Along, coming to The Colonial Theatre.

Rev Tor’s 14th Annual DEAD OF WINTER JAM Returns To The Colonial Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2026

Rev Tor’s 14th Annual Dead of Winter Jam will return to The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield on February 7. Presented by Berkshire Theatre Group, the concert celebrates the music of Bob Weir and the Grateful Dead with Dead Man’s Waltz & Friends.

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.

Isabel Arraiza, Ari Brand, Rivka Borek & Tasso Feldman To Lead PROVENANCE Reading At Berkshire Theatre Group
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2025

Berkshire Theatre Group and the Jewish Plays Project will present a staged reading of Provenance by Jennifer Maisel, winner of the 14th National Jewish Playwriting Contest, on Thursday, August 28 at 7 p.m. at the Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, MA.

World Irish Dance Champions to Bring A TASE OF IRELAND to Massachusetts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2025

One of the world’s top Irish dance shows, featuring a starry roster of international dance champions, A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation, is coming to Massachusetts. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Agatha Christie’s THE MOUSETRAP To Play Berkshire Theatre Group This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2025

Berkshire Theatre Group is bringing a new staging of Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap to The Colonial Theatre this summer, with performances running July 24 to August 17, 2025.

Berkshire Theatre Group Reveals 2025 Holiday Lineup Featuring A CHRISTMAS CAROL and More
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2025

Berkshire Theatre Group has announced its full Holiday 2025 season, with festive programming set to light up the Berkshires this December. Anchored by a new production of A Christmas Carol at the Unicorn Theatre, this year’s schedule also includes a joyful lineup of holiday concerts, family-friendly events, and a New Year’s Eve celebration with fan-favorite band Max Creek.

Berkshire Theatre Group to Present Second Annual Festival Of New Jewish Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2025

Berkshire Theatre Group will present the return of the Festival of New Jewish Plays at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Pink Floyd's THE WALL: A THEATRICAL CONCERT EXPERIENCE Returns to Berkshire Theatre Group
by Emmy Rice - Jun 21, 2025

After a sold-out run last year, Berkshire Theatre Group will bring back Pink Floyd’s The Wall: A Theatrical Concert Experience for two nights at The Colonial Theatre.

Interview: Aimee Doherty says HELLO, DOLLY! in Her First Jerry Herman Musical
by R. Scott Reedy - May 27, 2025

Classic American theater composers like Leonard Bernstein, John Kander, and Stephen Sondheim have been good to Aimee Doherty – giving her a wide range of characters to play and songs to sing. She has returned the favor by giving standout performances in their musicals that have made her one of the leading lights on greater Boston’s stages.

RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR: THE MUSIC OF SERGEI V. RACHMANINOFF Begins At The Colonial In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2025

Berkshire Theatre Group and Kate Maguire will present Rachmaninoff and the Tsar, the newest international hit by Hershey Felder, the creative force behind the acclaimed productions George Gershwin Alone and Beethoven—both previous hits at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield. In this captivating new theatrical work,

People's Light Concludes 50th Anniversary Season with LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2025

People's Light's 50th anniversary season will culminate in a vibrant, summer-long production of the cult classic musical Little Shop of Horrors. Running June 25 through August 3, 2025, on the Leonard C. Haas Stage, this production marks the first time the company has presented a musical in an extended summer engagement.

Submissions Open for the 2nd On One Foot 10-Minute Playwriting Contest
by Emmy Rice - May 17, 2025

Wayne L. Firestone of plays2gather (p2g) and David Winitsky of Jewish Plays Project (JPP) are proud to announce their second ten-minute play contest seeking plays that respond to the prompt: 'Moving Forward at the Edge of the Unknown'.

The Church Set Career-Spanning 'The Singles' Summer Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 18, 2025

The Church are returning to North America for 'The Singles,' an extensive tour that revisits their legacy of singles spread over their 37-album catalogue.

The Drifters, The Platters & Cornell Gunter’s Coasters to Perform at Berkshire Theatre Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2025

For one night only at The Colonial in Pittsfield!  experience the magic of Rock 'n' Roll legends live on stage. Learn more