In a county famous for world-class theater and music, Pittsfield stands out. Barrington Stage Company attracts 50,000+ guests each year and has developed original productions that have gone on to Broadway to win Tony awards. The Colonial Theatre, part of Berkshire Theatre Group, restored to its glorious Gilded Age splendor, hosts world-class shows and concerts of all types. The theater has welcomed everyone from the Boston Symphony Orchestra to Michelle Obama to rock revival bands. Photo Credit: The Colonial Theatre, Rock and Roll Man: The Alan Freed Story, Emma K. Rothenberg-Ware
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Barrington Stage Company
Barrington Stage Company (BSC) is an award-winning professional theatre company that produces top-notch, compelling work, develops new plays and musicals, and engages the community with vibrant, inclusive educational outreach programs. It developed, workshopped, and premiered the hit musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, which went on to nab two Tony Awards on Broadway. Voted BroadwayWorld’s Theatre of the Decade. Photo Credit: Barrington Stage Company, Chester Bailey, photo by David Dashiell
30 Union St. | 413-236-8888 | barringtonstageco.org
Berkshire Theatre Group’s Colonial Theater
Berkshire Theatre Group is a center for acclaimed and transformative work, featuring world-class theatre and musicals, legendary musicians, comedy, and family events on multiple stages and spaces, in Pittsfield and Stockbridge. Photo Credit: The Colonial Theatre, Godspell, Emma K. Rothenberg-Ware
111 South St. | 413-997-4444 | berkshiretheatregroup.org
Pittsfield Shakespeare in the Park
Pittsfield Shakespeare in the Park is committed to keeping the thrill of theatre alive by presenting free, outdoor Shakespeare and bringing together audience members, actors, designers, and technicians to our community. Since its inception in 2014, more than 5,000 people have enjoyed their productions, including this past season’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
First Street Common | pittsfieldshakespeare.org