Mr. Finn's Cabaret

Summer in Pittsfield

By: Barrington - Apr 28, 2026

 

For the first time, Tony Award nominee Judy Kuhn will perform in Pittsfield, Massachusetts — headlining the 2026 season of Mr. Finn’s Cabaret at Barrington Stage Company. Known for her soaring vocals and celebrated Broadway career, Kuhn will appear May 31–June 1 in the cabaret’s intimate 90-seat venue — offering a rare opportunity to experience her artistry just feet away.

Kuhn leads a standout lineup that also includes Alysha Umphress (June 14–15), Tony Award winner Paulo Szot (August 16–17), Emily Skinner (August 30–31), Billy Stritch (September 2–3), and Alan H. Green (September 4–5), alongside special performances from the BSC Musical Theatre Conservatory and guest artists throughout the summer.

All performances begin at 8pm at Mr. Finn’s Cabaret, located at the Sydelle and Lee Blatt Performing Arts Center (36 Linden Street). With just 90 seats, the venue offers an unparalleled cabaret experience — bringing audiences closer to Broadway-caliber talent than any other venue in the Berkshires.

“This is exactly what Mr. Finn’s was meant to be—a place where you can experience artists of this caliber in a way you simply can’t anywhere else,” said Artistic Director Alan Paul. “To welcome Judy Kuhn to Pittsfield for the first time, alongside this extraordinary lineup, is truly exhilarating.  Our audiences will be delighted!”

“What makes this series so special is the combination of world-class talent and the intimacy of the room,” notes Managing Director Greg Reiner. “There’s nothing quite like sharing space with artists you’d typically see in much larger venues—it creates a truly unforgettable night of live performance.”

Named in honor of Tony Award-winning composer William Finn, Mr. Finn’s Cabaret has become a signature Berkshire destination for intimate  musical storytelling.  Tickets start at $40.  A full bar and packaged snacks are available for purchase.   All performances begin at 8pm, seating is reserved.  Call the BSC Box Office at 413-242-6411 or visit BarringtonStageCo.org for tickets..

Mr. Finn’s Cabaret 2026 Season

An Evening with Judy Kuhn

Sunday, May 31 & Monday, June 1 at 8:00 p.m.
Spend an evening with multiple Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award Nominee Judy Kuhn best known for her work on Broadway in such shows as Fun Home, Chess and Les Misérables, as well as the singing voice of Disney’s Pocahontas. Judy will share stories and songs from her illustrious stage career as well as other favorites.

Alysha Umphress: So Far

Sunday, June 14 & Monday, June 15 at 8:00 p.m.

BSC associate artist Alysha Umphress returns to BSC in an evening that will cover the highlights of her many summers at her home away from home.  From the show that gave her her equity card to the show that brought her to Broadway to Gershwin to Rodgers & Hammerstein to –  of course, her friend, champion, and mentor – the late, great William Finn. This brand new show traces Umphress’ journey from early BSC appearances to Broadway, with musical direction by Trevor M. Pierce.

BSC’s Music Theatre Conservatory

Monday, June 16, 8:00 p.m.  A Musical Introduction

Friday July 24 at 8:00 p.m. A Musical Showcase

Featuring standout performers from BSC’s acclaimed training program, these evenings offer audiences a chance to experience rising stars, who make the Berkshires their home and training ground for the summer, in an intimate cabaret setting.

Emmett O’Hanlon and Emmet Cahill: The Golden Age

Monday, July 6 at 8:00 p.m.
This thrilling musical experience takes audiences on a nostalgic journey back to the iconic days of Hollywood and Broadway. Baritone Emmett O’Hanlon and tenor Emmet Cahill celebrate heart-wrenching ballads, spirited show tunes, and timeless classics that made legends of composers like Rodgers and Hammerstein, Leonard Bernstein, Jerome Kern and many more.

Liza & Liberace: A Tribute

Sunday, July 12 & Monday, July 13 at 8:00 p.m.
This wildly improbable and completely irresistible show that imagines just what might’ve happened if Liberace and Liza ever shared the stage. They didn’t of course, but thanks to David Saffert and Jillian Snow, now they do! Equal parts tribute, improv, and full-on fever dream, the show blends virtuosic piano playing, powerhouse vocals, and more sequins than strictly necessary.

An Enchanted Evening with Paulo Szot

Sunday, August 16 & Monday, August 17 at 8:00 p.m.

Tony Award-winning actor Paulo Szot (South Pacific, Chicago, Evita, & Juliet, Hadestown) brings his rich baritone to this Enchanted Evening, a musical journey filled with the most romantic and touching songs from the Broadway stage and beyond. “Mr. Szot sings with a power that sweeps you off your feet.” —Stephen Holden, The New York Times

Emily Skinner: A Broad with a Broad Broad Mind

Sunday, August 30 & Monday, August 31 at 8:00 p.m.
Tony Award Nominee, Emily Skinner (Suffs; New York, New York; The Cher Show; Prince of Broadway; Side Show; The Full Monty) returns to BSC (A Little Night Music) with her critically acclaimed musical carnival ride of a show. Hilarious and surprising, embracing everything from bacon to Mae West to poignant ballads, this award-winning Theater Star celebrates her abandonment of self-edit and her quest to emerge from pandemic lockdown as her most authentic self.

Billy Stritch: All For You

Wednesday, September 2 & Thursday, September 3 at 8:00 p.m.

Acclaimed pianist and vocalist Billy Stritch returns to Barrington Stage with an all-new performance. All For You highlights Stritch’s signature blend of Broadway and film favorites, Brazilian bossa nova, and selections from the Great American Songbook.  A legendary presence in the world of entertainment, Stritch brings more than 40 years of experience as a celebrated solo artist, a longtime accompanist to icons such as Liza Minnelli, Tony Bennett, and Linda Eder.

Alan H. Green Sings His Faves

Friday, September 4 & Saturday, September 5 at 8:00 p.m.

BSC Associate Artist and Broadway performer Alan H. Green invites audiences to experience a deeply personal and uplifting night of music — an intimate cabaret event celebrating the songs that have most profoundly shaped his artistic journey. This unforgettable evening features a curated selection of music from Broadway and beyond, highlighting the pieces that resonate most deeply with Green’s soul. 

Sponsorship

Mr. Finn’s Cabaret 2026 Season is generously sponsored by Renee & Steven Finn and Judy & Marty Isserlis.

An Enchanted Evening with Paulo Szot is generously sponsored by Martin Mansfield.

Tickets

Tickets ago on sale Thursday, April 30 and can be purchased through the BSC Box Office: barringtonstageco.org or by phone 413.242.6411.  

About Barrington Stage Company
Barrington Stage Company (BSC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Alan Paul and Managing Director Greg Reiner, is an award-winning theater located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, in the heart of the cultural Berkshires. BSC’s mission is to produce compelling work; to develop new plays and musicals; and to engage our community with vibrant, inclusive educational outreach programs.

BSC attracts more than 60,000 patrons each year annually and earned national honors for its superior-quality productions and comprehensive educational programming, including the award-winning Playwright Mentoring Project, the Musical Theater Conservatory, Youth Theater, KidsAct! and other initiatives. The company is integral to the economic revitalization of downtown Pittsfield.

BSC’s reputation for excellence began with a smash revival of Cabaret that moved to Boston in 1997 for an extended run. The theater’s prominence grew with the world premiere of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee by William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin (BSC 2004; Broadway 2005-2008, winner of two Tony Awards). Other notable productions include the world premiere of Christopher Demos-Brown’s American Son (BSC 2016; Broadway 2018); Mark St. Germain’s Freud’s Last Session (BSC 2009; Off-Broadway 2010-2012); Leonard Bernstein, Betty Comden & Adolph Green’s On the Town (BSC 2013; Broadway 2014, four Tony Award nominations); Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s Company, starring Aaron Tveit (2017); and West Side Story in honor of Leonard Bernstein and Jerome Robbins’ centenaries (2018).

BSC supports the development of new work through two core programs: PlayWorks, focused on new plays, and the Musical Theatre Lab, dedicated to new musicals. Since 1995, the Company has produced 49 new works, 22 of which have transferred to New York and major regional theaters nationwide.

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