by Mark G. Auerbach
Several Berkshires performing arts groups, in association with 1Berkshire launch this year’s 1/2 TIX program June 12-September 8, 2018. This popular program, in its 17th year, offers half-price tickets to residents and visitors throughout the Berkshires. Patrons can buy same-day half-price tickets to performances at three conveniently-located 1/2 
TIX booths: Barrington Stage Company Box Office at 30 Union Street, Pittsfield, Lenox Chamber Visitors Center at 4 Housatonic Street, Lenox and the Triplex Cinema at 70 Railroad Street, Great Barrington. Tickets are available Tuesday through Sunday from noon until 4:30pm. 1/2 TIX booths are closed Mondays with ticket sales for Mondays sold on Sundays.
The cultural venues participating in the 2018 ½ TIX Program this year are: Barrington Stage Company, Berkshire Theatre Group, Capitol Steps at Cranwell Resort, Chester Theatre Company, Mac-Haydn Theatre, Shakespeare & Company, Tanglewood, and The Theater Barn. Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis and all transactions are cash only.
For details: 413-743-1339 or visit www.berkshires.org
