Berkshire On Stage

Greed, lust and intrigue clash in Oldcastle Theatre’s newest play, Other People’s Money

Wily, witty lawyers and a manipulative takeover expert clash in this modern New England tale.

“Claiming Her Place” Benefit for WAM, hosted by Jayne Atkinson set for June 30

Jayne Atkinson and a starry panel will be the highlight of this WAM Theatre Gala.

Elizabeth Stanley, Clyde Alves, Deanna Doyle, Tony Yazbeck, Alysha Umphress and Jay Armstrong Johnson.
photo by Kevin Sprague.

Review: “On the Town” and finding love, sex, adventure and hilarity at Barrington Stage Company

“This is literally Broadway in the Berkshires, only better.” says Berkshire on Stage.

Review: WWI “Heroes” yearn for one more adventure at Shakespeare & Company

The siren call of the Wind in the Poplars draws three old veterans to plan one more adventure as old age closes in.

13 Berkshire performing arts groups to offer half-price tickets during Summer 2013

Good news for bargain hunters….1/2 TIX is reopening for the summer in Pittsfield, Lenox, North Adams and Great Barrington.

Solid Sound Festival heading to a sell out with only 250 weekend tickets left…

Within days, even hours of posting this update, the 2013 WILCO Solid Sound Festival will be completely sold out. A new campground has been added to accommodate all the music lovers.

Williamstown Theatre Festival Plans Daring Double Opening June 27 – Animal Crackers and American Hero

In just a couple of weeks, the miracle workers in Williamstown will host twin openings on the same night.

Annette Miller as Maria Callas. Photos by Kevin Sprague.

Annette Miller finds the humanity behind Maria Callas in Master Class at Shakespeare & Company

An astonishing portrayal of Maria Callas by Annette Miller in Master Class secures her place as the Berkshire’s own diva.

Preview: “Love’s Labour’s Lost” at Shakespeare & Company June 22 – Sept. 1

This will be the first time this play is performed at the company’s Kemble Street campus.

Richard Schiff appears in "The Chosen" at Barrington Stage Company.

Toby Ziegler among “The Chosen”, “Much Ado” casts Chris Innvar, Gretchen Egolf

Further casting news from Barrington Stage finds Richard Schiff of The West Wing joining the company this summer.

The Lion in Winter Begins June 25 with Jayne Atkinson, Treat Williams at Berkshire Theatre Group

Opening the 2013 for the Berkshire Theatre Group is a star-studded Lion in Winter.

Berkshire on Stage Picks the Twelve Must-See Shows of Summer 2013

Gail and Larry predict that these are going to be the most popular and talked about shows of the summer..

Williamstown Theatre Festival Box Office Open, More Casting, Additions Announced

The Williamstown Theatre Festival is coming to life again as final casting choices are announced, and actors begin to arrive in town.

The glorious lawns of Tanglewood invite people to plan a festive outing. Photo: Stu Rosner.

1,000 free lawn tickets for Berkshire Night + 12 More Ways to Save on Tanglewood Tickets this Summer

Here’s a listing of all the free and discounted ticket programs for Tanglewood 2013. Surely there is a deal here for just about everyone.

Kate Rogan and Kahan James in Muckrakers at Barrington Stage Company.

“Muckrakers” – Zayd Dohrn’s Timely Drama Begins June 13 at Barrington Stage

In Muckrakers, a Journalist clashes with an Activist, in this thriller about the limits of secrecy and privacy at Barrington Stage.

Berkshire on Stage Summer 2013 Schedules of Music, Theatre and Dance

More than a dozen major festivals and summer theatres welcome visitors to the Berkshires, making the nightlife as rich and rewarding as the area’s natural beauty and activities celebrate the days that pass the old fashioned way, luxuriously.