The schedule for the Berkshire Theatre Festival in Stockbridge and the Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, now both run by Kate McGuire, long-time BTF artistic director, from May 2011 through December 2011 includes three plays being given world premieres by the BTF in Stockbridge, three BTF musical productions presented in Pittsfield, and a number of events at the Colonial produced in co-operation with local arts organizations.
The Who’s Tommy at The Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield | July 7 -16, 2011
- Music and lyrics by Pete Townshend, book by Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff
- Additional music and lyrics by John Entwistle and Keith Moon
- Featuring James Barry and Randy Harrison
- Produced by Berkshire Theatre Festival, Presented at The Colonial Theatre
- Directed by Eric Hill
- Previews July 7, 8, 9 @ 2pm
- Opening Night/Press Night July 9 @ 8pm
- Closes July 16
- Tickets A: $49 – B: $40 – C: $20
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday at 8pm, Wednesday at 7pm, Thursday and Saturday at 2pm
Ticket prices for all BTF Main Stage events are $15-$49 unless otherwise noted; Performance schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday at 8pm, Wednesday at 7pm, Thursday and Saturday at 2pm, unless otherwise noted.
Sylvia at Berkshire Theatre Festival, Stockbridge | July 12 -30, 2011
- Sylvia by A. R. Gurney
- Directed by Anders Cato
- Featuring David Adkins and Jurian Hughes
- Previews July 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 @ 2pm
- Opening Night/Press Night July 16 @ 8pm
- Closes July 30
In the Mood at Berkshire Theatre Festival, Stockbridge | August 2 -13, 2011
- In the Mood by Kathleen Clark
- Director TBD
- Previews August 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 @ 2pm
- Opening Night/Press Night August 6 @ 8pm
- Closes August 13
- World Premiere
Period of Adjustment at Berkshire Theatre Festival, Stockbridge | August 16 -September 3, 2011
- Period of Adjustment by Tennessee Williams
- Directed by David Auburn
- Previews August 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 @ 2pm
- Opening Night/Press Night August 20 @ 8pm
- Closes September 3
Schedule for the BTF’s Unicorn Theatre, where ticket prices for all events $15-$39 unless otherwise noted, and the performance times are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday at 8pm, Wednesday at 7pm, Thursday and Saturday at 2pm unless otherwise noted.
Moonchildren at BTF Unicorn Theatre, Stockbridge | June 28 – July 16, 2011
- Moonchildren by Michael Weller
- Directed by Karen Allen
- Previews June 28, 29, 30, July 1, 2 @ 2pm
- Opening Night/Press Night July 2 @ 8pm
- Closes July 16
Dutch Masters at BTF Unicorn Theatre, Stockbridge | July 19 – August 6, 2011
- Dutch Masters by Greg Keller
- Directed by TBA
- Previews July 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 @ 2pm
- Opening Night/Press Night July 23 @ 8pm
- Closes August 6
- World Premiere!
Finian’s Rainbow at BTF Unicorn Theatre, Stockbridge | August 9 – 27, 2011
- Finian’s Rainbow Book by E.Y. Harburg and Fred Saidy
- Lyrics by E.Y. Harburg, Music by Burton Lane
- Directed by Kyle Fabel
- Previews August 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 @ 2pm
- Opening Night August 13 @ 8pm
- Closes August 27
- A production of the Unicorn Company (BTF’s pre-professional acting troupe)
- Tickets $15-$34
Birthday Boy at BTF Unicorn Theatre, Stockbridge | August 30 – Sept. 6 and Sept. 29 – Oct. 16, 2011
- Birthday Boy by Chris Newbound
- Directed by Wes Grantom
- Preview August 30
- Opening Night/Press Night Wednesday, August 31 @ 7pm
- World Premiere! – Part of the Made in the Berkshires festival
Runs Thursday-Saturday at 8pm, Saturday at 2pm; 1st Closing September 3. Reopens September 29 (runs Thursday-Saturday at 8pm, Saturday & Sunday at 2pm) – Final Closing October 16