BArT Theatre Presents 'Chicago: Teen Edition'

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ADAMS, Mass. — Berkshire Arts & Technology Charter Public School (BArT) Theatre announced its production of "Chicago: Teen Edition."

The show will run on Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17 at 7:30 pm and on Sunday, May 18 at 2:00 pm.

According to a press release:

Step into the roaring 1920s with Chicago: Teen Edition, a dazzling, high-energy adaptation of the legendary Broadway musical—tailored for a younger cast, but packing just as much punch!

This bold and stylish production follows the scandalous exploits of Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly as they vie for fame, fortune, and freedom in a city where the truth is as slippery as a jazz tune. With iconic choreography, show-stopping numbers like "All That Jazz" and "Cell Block Tango," and a cast of rising teen stars, this performance will leave you tapping your feet and cheering for more.

BArT will perform this show at The Adams Theater, located at 27 Park Street, in Adams.

Tickets are available online or at the door. Online sales open on Monday, April 28.

$15 for general admission
$10 for students and seniors

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After More Than a Century, Heating Failure Puts Adams Turners' Future at Risk

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
07:20AM / Sunday, September 27, 2026

ADAMS, Mass. — For more than a century, generations have gathered for dances, community gatherings and bowling at Turn Hall, but that longtime tradition is now in jeopardy after the building's aging heating system failed.

The Adams community is known for rallying behind local people and organizations in times of need, and now Adams Turners is asking for that same support said Gail Burda, the group's financial secretary.

The boiler, referred to as "the Beast" by board members, is as old as the building itself, which was constructed in 1902. It started out burning coal, was later switched to oil and then to gas President Virginia Fuller said.

For several years, the nonprofit social club, a 501(c)7, has struggled with the aging system, with members periodically checking on it throughout the day during the winter to ensure it was still operating, she said.

Now, "the Beast" has reached the end of its life but the Adams Turners don't have the funding to replace it, prompting them to establish a GoFundMe.

At the time of writing, the GoFundMe has raised $1,750 and members have donated more than $2,500 toward the $30,000 needed to secure an additional $25,000 grant and $25,000 loan from American Turners, the national organization under which the club operates.

The nonprofit hopes to hire a contractor to install a multi-zone hydronic system, a project estimated to cost $81,443. The work would include new heating systems for the apartment, bar area, gym and bowling alley, along with new baseboards, gas lines, permits and other necessary fittings.

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