Pittsfield, MA—Broadway favorite and two-time Tony Award nominee Kate Baldwin returns to Berkshire Theatre Group alongside acclaimed stage and screen actor Jennifer Van Dyck in Summer, 1976 by Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn, directed by Isadora Wolfe.
A funny, deeply moving and sharply observed play about friendship, motherhood and the moments that shape our lives, Summer, 1976 follows two very different women whose unexpected connection transforms them over the course of one unforgettable summer during America’s bicentennial year.
“We are beyond excited to welcome Kate Baldwin and Jennifer Van Dyck back to BTG,” said Kate Maguire. “These are two extraordinary actors with incredible depth, warmth and intelligence, and we cannot wait to see them bring David Auburn’s beautiful play to life together on our stage.”
Baldwin will play Alice. A two-time Tony Award nominee celebrated for her luminous performances on Broadway and beyond, Baldwin was last seen at BTG in What the Constitution Means to Me and has appeared in several productions with the company over the years. Her Broadway credits include Hello, Dolly!, Finian’s Rainbow, Big Fish and Thoroughly Modern Millie.
Van Dyck will play Diana. A dynamic and versatile performer across stage and screen, she was last seen at BTG in Dracula. Her Broadway credits include Almost Famous, Hedwig and the Angry Inch and The Visit, with television appearances including Succession, The Gilded Age, The Good Wife and Law & Order.
Directed by Wolfe, whose visually stunning and critically acclaimed production of Metamorphoses captivated BTG audiences last season, Summer, 1976 promises to be one of the season’s most heartfelt and memorable theatrical events.
Summer, 1976 begins previews Wednesday, October 7 at The Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge, with Opening/Press Night set for Friday, October 9 at 7pm.
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. Each year, BTG produces and presents performances to over 68,000 attendees and, through its Education Program, serves over 10,000 Berkshire County school children annually. BTG is proud to offer the only approved curriculum-based theatre educational programming of its kind in the region, integrating the arts directly into classroom learning and enriching students’ academic and creative development.
In July 2020, Berkshire Theatre Group 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.
