Pittsfield, MA—Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) and Kate Maguire, Artistic Director and CEO, invite families and audiences of all ages to experience Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach JR., returning to The Colonial Theatre April 24–26. Timed perfectly for school vacation week, this high-energy, family-friendly musical offers an imaginative and…
Pittsfield, MA – Berkshire Theatre Group’s 2026 season celebrates stories that bring people together—across generations, communities and moments in history. From exuberant family musicals and community-driven productions to intimate plays that reflect the quiet turning points of our lives, this season explores how connection, courage and self-discovery shape who we…
Pittsfield, MA—Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) seeks 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 production will be directed and choreographed by Kathy Jo…
Pittsfield, MA – Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) and Artistic Director and CEO Kate Maguire are pleased to announce the 2026 late winter and early spring lineup at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield. The schedule features returning favorites, nationally touring performers—including…comedian Kristin Key and the country’s premier Disney tribute band—alongside tribute…
Pittsfield, MA–Berkshire Theatre Group seeks local non-Equity actors of all ethnicities and genders for its upcoming community production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, adapted by Eric Hill and directed by David Adkins and Isadora Wolfe, running December 4 through December 21 at The Unicorn Theatre located in Stockbridge, MA.…
OLLI at BCC Performing Arts Initiative Presents:The Nancy Vale Memorial Talk Kate Maguire, Artistic Director, CEO of Berkshire Theatre Group will speak on: The Vision and Reality of Making Theater in the Berkshires Thursday September 11, 2025 at 4:00-5:30 pm Free and open to the public, registration required.Registration closes September 4.…
by Barbara Waldinger Who hasn’t heard of THE MOUSETRAP? Reputed to be “the world’s longest running play,” Agatha Christie’s masterpiece, offered to director Gerry McIntyre by the Berkshire Theatre Group, was met with skepticism.  In the program notes he asks: “what could I possibly bring to the show to…
The ultimate whodunit—a timeless mystery filled with suspense, secrets and shocking twists. Can you solve it? Pittsfield, MA – Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) and Artistic Director, CEO Kate Maguire are delighted to announce the cast and creative team for the much-anticipated summer production of The Mousetrap, Agatha Christie’s timeless mystery…
