Music and Theater in the Berkshires
Music
Albany Symphony OrchestraBerkshire Series Mail: 19 Clinton Ave., Albany, NY 12207 |
Aston Magna Foundation For Music and Humanities, IncBaroque to early Romantic music on period instruments. Call for ticket information. Discounts for seniors and students. Rush tickets at door. Great Barrington, MA 01230 and Williamstown, MA 01267 |
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Berkshire Bach SocietyProfessional choral and instrumental concerts of Baroque music presented year round. Concerts and educational outreach exploring Bach's vast legacy. PO Box 1002, Great Barrington, MA 01230 |
Berkshire Choral FestivalSaturday concerts July 18, 25, Aug. 1, 8 at 8 p.m.. Festival Chorus and Springfield Symphony. On grounds of Berkshire School. Pre-concert talk at 6:45 p.m.. 245 North Undermountain Road, Sheffield, MA 01257 |
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Boston Early Music FestivalMagnificent live opera! Graupner's 1708 Antiochus und Stratonica (Lovesick) at Mahaiwe PAC, Gt. Barrington, June 19-21. Details, call BEMF. Mail: 161 First St., Suite 202, Cambridge, MA 02142 |
Close Encounters With MusicFall, winter and spring series presenting world-class musicians and chamber music programs in a thematic context. Schedule posted on our website. Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center |
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Colonial TheatreYear-round performing arts center in Pittsfield presenting Broadway, music, film, comedy, family programs, international artists and more! 111 South St., Pittsfield, MA 01201 |
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Inc.Year-round arts center and restored historic theater presents weekly classic films and dynamic live events: music, theater, dance, family programs. BerkShares. 14 Castle St., PO Box 690, Great Barrington, MA 01230 |
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MASS MoCAPresenting music year-round from our alternative cabaret series to scored silent films, dance parties and July's contemporary music festival. WiFi. 87 Marshall St., North Adams, MA 01247; Mail: 1040 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams, MA 01247 |
Music and More In The Meeting HouseRenowned musicians, writers, actors perform in a beautiful Berkshire setting. Chamber music, films, readings, art exhibits. Summer-fall. For winter concerts see website. Located near Great Barrington on Route 57 |
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Music MountainOldest continuous chamber music festival in the U.S. Jazz and popular music series also. Acoustically perfect concert hall. Weekends June-Sept. Off Route 7, Falls Village, CT 06031; Mail: PO Box 738, Lakeville, CT 06039 |
Sevenars ConcertsAccessible, acoustic gem, idyllic, historic! Schrade James pianists 7/10 and 7/12! Sundays, 19, 26, Aug. 2, 9, 16 and 21, Jazz! Free refreshments! 15 Ireland St., Worthington, MA 01098; Mail: 30 East End Ave., Suite 3A, New York, NY 10028 |
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South Mountain ConcertsChamber Music Concerts: 3p.m. Sundays, September 6, 13, 20 and October 4, 11, 2009. US Routes 7 and 20 (2 miles south of Pittsfield center) |
Spirit on the Mountain Music FestivalEclectic mix of national and regional musical artists, green vendors and workshops in conjunction with Rock, Rattle and Drum Pow Wow. August Sept . Eastover Resort, 430 East St., Lenox, MA 01240 |
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TanglewoodClassical, popular, and jazz concerts June to Labor Day at the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Tanglewood Music Center. 297 West St., Route 183, Lenox, MA 01240 |
Tannery Pond ConcertsChamber music concerts in an intimate setting on the historic grounds of Mount Lebanon Shaker Village, Rt. 20, New Lebanon, NY. 1 1/2 Miles East of New Lebanon Center, Route 20 and Darrow Road, PO Box 446, New Lebanon, NY 12125 |
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The Mac-Haydn Theatre, Inc.Professional theatre, classic and contemporary musicals in-the-round; exceptional voices and talent, shows for all ages. Mid-May - early September. 1925 State Route 203, PO Box 204, Chatham, NY 12037 |
Williams College Department Of MusicWilliams offers concerts in many areas of interest September thru May - most free of charge - and the public is cordially invited to attend. 54 Chapin Hall Drive, Williamstown, MA 01267 |
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Williamstown Jazz FestivalWilliamstown Jazz Festival 4/30-5/6/09: Miguel Zenon, Vijay Ayer, 18th Annual Intercollegiate Festival, gospel, film and dance events (many free). Bernhard Music Center |
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Theater
Barrington Stage CompanyAward-winning theatre presents musicals/comedies/dramas under Artistic Dir. Julianne Boyd. 30 Union St., Pittsfield, MA 01201 |
Berkshire FringeDynamic new works of theatre and dance by emerging artists from across the US and right here in the Berkshires. Tix just $15! Free events too! The Daniel Arts Center, Bard College at Simon's Rock |
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Berkshire Theatre FestivalPerforming for over 80 years on stage in Stockbridge! World premiers, contemporary works and classics that speak to who we are in the world today. 83 East Main St., PO Box 797, Stockbridge, MA 01262 |
Capitol StepsA hilarious evening of political satire and song parodies with the nationally acclaimed Capitol Steps. Cranwell Resort, Spa and Golf Club |
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Chester Theatre CompanyCelebrating 18 years of professional summer theatre in an intimate setting. The best new and established plays. Chester Town Hall, 15 Middlefield St., PO Box 722, Chester, MA 01011 |
Colonial Theatre, TheYear-round Gilded Age theatre presents Broadway, live music, comedy, dance, family programming and more in the heart of downtown Pittsfield. 111 South St., Pittsfield, MA 01201 |
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Jacob's Pillow Dance FestivalA National Historic Landmark for dance, featuring hundreds of performances and free events. "The hub and Mecca of dancing in North America." - Time. BerkShares. 358 George Carter Road, Becket, MA 01223 |
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Inc.Year-round arts center and restored historic theater presents weekly classic films and dynamic live events: music, theater, dance, family programs. 14 Castle St., PO Box 690, Great Barrington, MA 01230 |
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Shakespeare and CompanyUp to 5 shows daily. Tues-Sun. May-March. 2 indoor/1 outdoor stage. Best Shakespeare and New Voices. Picnic on 30 acres. Free family shows. Café and shops. 70 Kemble St., Lenox, MA 01240 |
The Mac-Haydn Theatre, Inc.Professional theatre, classic and contemporary musicals in-the-round; exceptional voices and talent, shows for all ages. Mid-May - early September. 1925 State Route 203, PO Box 204, Chatham, NY 12037 |
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The Theater BarnProfessional theater in the country. A/C. Broadway musicals and plays. Thurs. and Fri. 8p.m., Sat. 5 and 8:30p.m., Sun. 2p.m., mid-June to mid-October. 654 Route 20, Box 390, New Lebanon, NY 12125 |
Williamstown Theatre FestivalTony Award-winning theatre offers performances each summer featuring the finest American actors. 1000 Main St., Route 2 East, PO Box 517, Williamstown, MA 01267 |














