berkshire theatre group

Jim Breuer at The Colonial on 6/6

Joe Donahue — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:02:57 +0000

Jim Breuer is one of the most recognizable comedians in the business, known for his charismatic stage antics, dead-on impressions and hilarious stand-up. In 1995 Breuer joined the cast of SNL, where< he quickly became a fan-favorite for his original character “Goat Boy” and his dead-on impressions of actor Joe Pesci.

Breuer will be at the Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, MA on Thursday June 6.

Alan Chartock...In Conversation with Kate Maguire

Ian Pickus — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:00:00 +0000

Alan is joined by Kate Maguire, artistic director and CEO of the Berkshire Theatre Group, which includes the Berkshire Theatre Festival and The Colonial Theatre. A graduate of Boston College, Maguire has helped shepherd many productions from the Berkshires to New York and is also an accomplished actor.

Berkshire Theatre Group's "A Christmas Carol"

Joe Donahue — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:10:00 +0000

Charles Dickens' timeless holiday classic, A Christmas Carol, is ubiquitous this time of year. Everyone has their favorite interpretation and one of our favorites is the annual production presented by The Berkshire Theatre Group.

All of your friends: Bob Cratchitt, Tiny Tim, Young Fred, Ebenezer Scrooge and – of course – some ghosts take the stage at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, MA weekends December 15th through the 30th is the production adapted for the stage and directed by our friend, Eric Hill.

Pianist, Christopher O'Riley

Joe Donahue — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 14:10:40 +0000

From his groundbreaking transcriptions of Radiohead to his unforgettable interpretations of classic and new repertoire, pianist, Christopher O'Riley, has redefined the possibilities of classical music. O’Riley has dazzled the world over on stage, on the radio and on his records. His memorable interpretations of traditional and popular repertoire make him a bridge between musical tastes, genres and audiences worldwide.

"Homestead Crossing" - The Berkshire Theatre Group

Joe Donahue — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 15:12:29 +0000

From William Donnelly, the playwright of the acclaimed production of No Wake, the world premiere of Homestead Crossing begins its Berkshire Theatre Group run at The Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge on August 7th. It officially opens on August 11 and will run through September 1st. We are joined by two actors from the production, David Adkins and Corinna May.

"Edith" - Berkshire Theatre Group

Joe Donahue — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 15:12:15 +0000

The Berkshire Theatre Group is staging the world premiere of Kelly Masterson's, Edith – a play about first lady, Edith Wilson. The show run July 31-Aug. 11. Tony nominee, Jane Atkinson, will star in the title role as Edith Bolling Wilson, with Jack Gilpin as President Woodrow Wilson. We learn more from playwright, Kelly Masterson, and director, Michael Sexton.

"A Thousand Clowns" - Berkshire Theatre Group

Joe Donahue — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:12:59 +0000

Herb Gardner’s A Thousand Clowns will open the Berkshire Theatre Group’s Fitzpatrick Main Stage on July 21 and run through July 28^th. Director, Kyle Fabel, joins us along with two actors in the show - Russell Posner and CJ Wilson.