Falstaff and Much Ado About Shakespeare Ticket Sales Start June 25!

We are THRILLED to announce that we will now be able to offer all BOF 2021 season performances at FULL CAPACITY!  Ticket sales for Glory Denied are open now. Falstaff ticket sales will begin June 25 at 12:00 PM. 

SECOND-STAGE OPERA

Based on the novel by Tom Philpott, this stirring drama is based on the true story of Vietnam veteran and America's longest-held prisoner of war, Colonel Jim Thompson. 

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FREE CONCERT

Join BOF for an evening of music inspired by the great William Shakespeare, performed by members of our internationally renowned cast of Falstaff.  

MAINSTAGE OPERA

The crown jewel of our season! Falstaff, Verdi's last opera and one of the world's greatest comedies, will feature an all-star cast alongside the BOF Orchestra and Chorus. 

Tickets for BOF's 2021 indoor productions of Glory Denied and Falstaff will both be available for purchase through the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center box office.  You can learn more about our COVID-19 audience safety protocols and ticketing logistics here.  Click on the buttons below to learn more about our 2021 season productions.  Meet the acclaimed artists returning to the BOF stage this summer, and get to know some exciting new voices!  

See BOF's OperaLens Series on YouTube

OperaLens is a new BOF video series on YouTube where we take a closer look at all things BOF and our upcoming season. 

See our amazing artists and hear them comment on their craft and the behind-the-scenes artistry that goes into the making of an opera.  The next video in our series:  BOF Choristers Kalia Kellogg and Schauntice Shepard discuss the exciting challenges of signing with an opera chorus with BOF Artistic Director Brian Garman!

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Volunteer Opportunities

Berkshire Opera Festival welcomes volunteers to help us with a wide variety of tasks each summer season.  Visit our Volunteer page to learn more about the role you could play!

Sign-up to usher for a Glory Denied performance

Volunteer at a concert or special event