Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center

Performing arts theater · Great Barrington ·

Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center

Performing arts theater · Great Barrington ·

Intimate 1905 theater hosting films, concerts, comedy, dance, opera

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14 Castle St, Great Barrington, MA 01230 Get directions

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"Described as a 1905 theater in Great Barrington that 'hosts everything from classic flicks to big-name bands,' positioned as a cultural anchor in a town of storybook buildings, bakeries, and farm-to-fork restaurants." - Anne Olivia Bauso Anne Olivia Bauso Anne Olivia Bauso is a travel writer and hotel expert based in New York City. She has written hundreds of hotel reviews, from 5-star Ritz-Carlton properties to treehouse eco-resorts in the jungle. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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"Right in the town’s center is a performing art space that hosts a range of esteemed performers. Based on the retro and humble exterior, you might walk past it without realizing how impressive the marquee is, but a few recent headliners include: John Mulaney, Cecily Strong and Jane Lynch. With programming nearly every night—films, lectures, concerts, dance, comedy—you’re likely to catch something worth seeing anytime you’re in town."

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"A regional performing-arts venue that draws audiences and cultural energy, serving as a key attractor that channels visitors, diners, and inspiration to surrounding restaurants and towns." - Eater Staff

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Ronald L.

Google

Wonderful location to see a concert. Very intimate setting with great sound quality. Beautifully restored theater in a quaint little town. Plenty of food and drink available around venue and free easy in / out on street parking. Highly recommend this venue.

Henrique B.

Google

The new year's eve Bach concerts were spectacular. The place is well preserved and has great acoustics. We were sitting at the back of the balcony, and the violin solo sounded beautiful.

Julie's B.

Google

2025: we keep coming back 2019:Very nice performance center. Small but looks like areal old fashioned theater but with comfortable seats and good sound. Update: on my second visit I learned a bit more history. The theater was built in 1905, in 1930 it was converted to a movie house , in 2005 it was fully restored.

fluffyninjaunicorn 4.

Google

Beautiful Theater. Architecture is GORGEOUS! Exquisitely run. Non-profit, runs on memberships. Definately worth considering. Fantastic evening! Thank-you, Mahaiwe, for a lovely evening!

Joshua R.

Google

This is an excellent venue for opera. We have seen several Berkshire Opera productions here all of which have been terrific. The latest was Faust in Aug 2024. On our last visit we sat in the first row of the mezzanine. The acoustics were excellent as were the sight lines.

Jillian D.

Google

First time visiting for a lovely evening to see Casablanca. Loved it! Beautiful theater with friendly staff.

Maria N.

Google

I havent been to the Mahaiwe since I was a kid, so I was looking forward to seeing a band from my teenage years there. The website was very clear about masking and vaccine protocol, but since we got the tickets months ago we were hoping the mask mandate would be lifted as it has been at other venues. One member in our party has breathing issues and it is difficult for them to wear a mask for prolonged, but there are no exceptions. They patrol the theater throughout the show to reprimand people. No water is allowed (another issue for those with medical problems). The acoustics weren't great, and it was very hot. Definitely one of my least favorite venues around. On a positive note the band was good, and the vaccine card check/ticket check moved along great and the staff was efficient and friendly in that section. The ushers and "mask patrol" folks were not.

babs

Google

This is one of the most beautiful theaters I've ever visited. The performance by Pat Metheny was exceptional

Elizabeth E.

Yelp

Beautifully renovated old theatre, great ambiance, comfortable seats and a great concert!

Steve M.

Yelp

Berkshire International Film Festival: tremendous success! We saw the first run movie Thelma. Great movie in a beautifully renovated theater

Paula R.

Yelp

Beautiful vaudeville-era theater, SO GLAD this building has been preserved and restored! It's not ornately decorated like the Colonial in Pittsfield, but it's the perfect intimate space for enjoying a movie or small-group performance. We attended a performance of the John Pizzarelli Trio last night, and the acoustics for 3-part jazz were excellent! We'd love to take a "back stage tour" if such a thing were offered - would be really fun to see the inner-workings of this historical space! Not certain how successful the theater experience would be for someone with mobility issues, however, as there are LOTS of steps and the rows are narrowly-spaced - but other than this, the Mahaiwe is a true Great Barrington gem!

Roger K.

Yelp

It was on our "bucket list" to attend a performance here. The event we chose was that of John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey with special guest Bucky Pizzarelli. I don't intend to review the performance. I'd like to say how much we enjoyed the facility. While I'd never seen the theater before any restoration began, I can appreciate the effort and good work that went into bringing it to its current condition. There is not a bad seat in the house, the seats are quite comfortable, the acoustics are excellent, everything is clean, and the staff/volunteers are friendly and helpful. It is simply a wonderful space to enjoy any type of performance.

Larry M.

Yelp

Great theatre space! I just wish it was closer. However, for special programs we will gladly make the two hour drive out to Great Barrington. It is heartening to see this theatre restored and survive.

Betsy H.

Yelp

I recently saw Art Garfunkle at the Mahaiwe. I mean, Art Garfunkle...there's a win right there! And he did not disappoint, but that's another story. The tickets were easy to purchase, the Mahaiwe's web site is extremely user-friendly. I was able to pick the exact seats I wanted. Prices are about average for the type of program offered. And the tickets were mailed in good time. No problem there. Finding the theater is easy, too. The marquis is highly visible from Great Barrington's Main Street. Parking was easy enough.. There's no parking right next to the theater, but we found plenty of near-by parking. Apparently Great Barrington's business concerns are tolerant of theater-goers using their parking lots. The theater itself is lovely, quaint, ornate, comfortable. After a short wait in the spacious lobby, we were allowed to find our seats. My husband and I sat in the balcony, the seats were good. From what I could see, there's not a bad seat in the house. The acoustics are good, too. Those who know Art Garfunkle's heavenly counter-tenor know the acoustics were tested. True,there's no concession stand, but we're not at the movies, are we? It's a lovely theater with good offerings. We'll go again

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Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center

Ronald L.

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Henrique B.

Google

The new year's eve Bach concerts were spectacular. The place is well preserved and has great acoustics. We were sitting at the back of the balcony, and the violin solo sounded beautiful.

Julie's B.

Google

fluffyninjaunicorn 4.

Google

Beautiful Theater. Architecture is GORGEOUS! Exquisitely run. Non-profit, runs on memberships. Definately worth considering. Fantastic evening! Thank-you, Mahaiwe, for a lovely evening!

Joshua R.

Google

Jillian D.

Google

First time visiting for a lovely evening to see Casablanca. Loved it! Beautiful theater with friendly staff.

Maria N.

Google

babs

Google

This is one of the most beautiful theaters I've ever visited. The performance by Pat Metheny was exceptional

Elizabeth E.

Yelp

Beautifully renovated old theatre, great ambiance, comfortable seats and a great concert!

Steve M.

Yelp

Berkshire International Film Festival: tremendous success! We saw the first run movie Thelma. Great movie in a beautifully renovated theater

Paula R.

Yelp

Roger K.

Yelp

Larry M.

Yelp

Betsy H.

Yelp

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