One Night Only Event to Support Barrington Stage Company and Berkshire Theatre Group
PITTSFIELD, MA (May 21, 2025) — One of the most celebrated voices in contemporary music, Sara Bareilles, will perform a one-night-only concert to benefit two of the Berkshires’ most treasured cultural institutions—Barrington Stage Company (BSC) and Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG). Supporting Sara will be Emily King. The special event will take place on Monday, August 11 at 8:00 p.m. at the Boyd-Quinson Stage (30 Union Street).
Tickets are $70-$200, Premium Tickets are $250 (includes preferred seating and a pre-show cocktail reception) by calling (413) 236-8888 or online at www.barringtonstageco.org.
This unforgettable evening will feature intimate performances by Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, known for her chart-topping hits and acclaimed Broadway musical Waitress, and Grammy-nominated soul/R&B artist Emily King, whose genre-defying style has captivated audiences worldwide.
All proceeds from this extraordinary night will directly benefit the missions of Barrington Stage Company and Berkshire Theatre Group, ensuring that both organizations continue to produce bold, inspiring theatre and serve their communities with enriching year-round programming.
“This will be a night like no other in the Berkshires,” said BSC Artistic Director Alan Paul. “To have two phenomenal artists of this caliber share their talents in support of our theatres is a true gift. I’m especially glad to be collaborating with BTG on this special evening—it’s a powerful reminder of what we can do when we come together as a community.”
SARA BAREILLES is an award-winning singer, songwriter, actor, producer, activist, and New York Times best-selling author whose accolades to date include two Grammy Awards, three Tony Award nominations, and three Primetime Emmy Award nominations. As a recording artist and songwriter, she has sold more than 3 million albums and 15 million singles in the U.S., and her songs have been streamed more than 3.5 billion times worldwide. On Broadway, she composed music and lyrics for Waitress, stepping into the lead role both on Broadway and in the West End. Other musical theater credits include her Tony-nominated performance as ‘The Baker’s Wife’ in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Into the Woods, a song on the Tony Award-nominated score for SpongeBob SquarePants, and an Emmy Award-nominated appearance as Mary Magdalene in NBC’s “Jesus Christ Superstar Live.” She plays Dawn Solano on the Emmy-nominated musical comedy series “Girls5eva,” the third season of which is streaming now on Netflix, and is currently at work on a musical theater adaptation of Meg Wolitzer’s best-selling novel The Interestings, alongside author Sarah Ruhl.
EMILY KING 4-time Grammy nominated songwriter and singer Emily King was born and raised in New York City’s lower east side. She began her career playing venues in Greenwich village and was soon after discovered by Clive Davis who signed her to his J Records label at the age of 21. King has toured extensively most recently headlining her European tour as well as performing alongside Norah Jones on her Visions tour and Jacob Collier on his North American Djesse Vol. 4 Tour. King is a cross-genre artist collaborating with an array of acclaimed contemporaries such as Robert Glasper, Sara Bareilles, Brittany Howard, Lukas Nelson and Jon Batiste to name a few. King’s unmistakable silky lush vocal and joyous magnetic stage presence continue to lure audiences around the world. A songwriter’s songwriter, King has written and released several critically acclaimed albums including “Seven” and “The Switch” ; her most recent album “Special Occasion” received a Grammy nomination for Best R&B album. King is currently working on her latest release with Making Music Records from her home in the Catskill mountains.
About Barrington Stage Company
Barrington Stage Company (BSC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Alan Paul, is an award-winning theatre located in Pittsfield, MA, in the heart of the Berkshires. Co-founded in 1995 by Julianne Boyd, BSC’s mission is to produce top-notch, compelling work; to develop new plays and musicals; and to engage our community with vibrant, inclusive educational outreach programs. BSC attracts over 60,000 patrons annually and has gained national recognition for its superior-quality productions and comprehensive educational programming. BSC develops and commissions new work with two programs: PlayWorks and the Musical Theatre Lab. Since 1995, BSC has produced 46 new works, 22 of which have moved to New York and major US regional theatres.The company has become integral to the economic revitalization of downtown Pittsfield. BSC is the recipient of 14 Berkshire Theatre Awards for the 2024 season, including Outstanding Production of a Musical for Next to Normal, directed by Alan Paul. www.barringtonstageco.org
About Berkshire Theatre Group
The Colonial Theatre, founded in 1903, and Berkshire Theatre Festival, founded in 1928, are two of the oldest cultural organizations in the Berkshires. In 2010, under the leadership of Artistic Director and CEO Kate Maguire, the two organizations merged to form Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG). Berkshire Theatre Group’s mission is to support wide ranging artistic exploration and acclaimed performances in theatre, dance, music and entertainment. Every year, BTG produces and presents performances to over 68,000 attendees and, through our Educational Program, serves over 10,000 Berkshire County school children annually. In July 2020, Berkshire Theatre was the first company in the United States to earn approval from Actors’ Equity Association to produce a musical (Godspell) in the wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic. In 2028, Berkshire Theatre Group will celebrate 100 years of theatre.