Ted Concepcion plans lots of music and dance for his friends when they bring joy to audiences at the Colonial again this year. ERin Ramsey photo.

Pittsfield, MA – Nearly 40 musicians, singers and dancers from all walks of life will take to The Colonial Theatre stage in downtown Pittsfield to raise money for the theatre itself. Romance Soul & Rock N’ Roll, under the direction of local talent Ted Concepcion and partner Donna Vidoli, will sing and dance in a show entitled Music Sweet Music. With Musical Direction by David Picard and choreography by Becky Clemons, there will be two performances on October 25 and 26 at 7:30pm. Now in their 11th year, RSRR it is a given that this year’s show, with live band and multi-talented cast, will be fresh, different and full of the usual treats and surprises.

This is the third year that the group is performing to benefit the Colonial, which, according to Concepcion, “Is a gem of a theater and an extremely important part of the success of Pittsfield and Berkshire County as a place for people to visit as well as a destination for the local population to enjoy quality live local and visiting entertainers.” From an entertainers’ point of view, Conception says, “from day one it sent a chill down my spine when taking the Colonial stage and thinking about those names who performed there in the past with names like Barrymore and Chaplin and to think that they once stood where we stand today.”

According to Berkshire Theatre Group Artistic Director Kate Maguire, “We are so grateful to Donna Vidoli and Ted Concepcion for donating the proceeds of their show to Berkshire Theatre Group for the third year in a row. This is a major contribution for us. Donna and Ted certainly understand the spirit of giving, and everyone who is involved with one of their productions, whether on the stage or in the crowd, can attest to that. Everyone has a blast!”

Tickets to Romance, Soul & Rock ‘N Roll are $20. Contact the Colonial Ticket Office at 111 South Street, Pittsfield by calling 413-997-4444. Tickets can also be bought online at www.berkshiretheatregroup.org. The Ticket Office is open Monday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturdays 10am-2pm or on any performance day from 10am until curtain.