Jacob’s Pillow Schedules 300 Dance Events for its 80th Season in Summer, 2012
The fabulous Jacob’s Pillow is coming up to its 80th birthday with strength and vitality to spare. 2012 will see more than 300 ticketed and free events, talks, performances, classes, exhibits, and tours hosted at the Pillow’s 163-acre National Historic Landmark site.Click photo for full story.
Jacob’s Pillow Schedules 300 Dance Events for its 80th Season in Summer, 2012
The fabulous Jacob’s Pillow is coming up to its 80th birthday with strength and vitality to spare. 2012 will see more than 300 ticketed and free events, talks, performances, classes, exhibits, and tours hosted at the Pillow’s 163-acre National Historic Landmark site.Click photo for full story.
Birth of a Band: Zammuto to debut at Mass MoCA
A hotly anticipated new band, has evolved from The Books. You’re going to hear something truly different and exciting, on February 3 at Mass MoCA. His name is Nick and his band’s name is Zammuto. Click pic for details.
Birth of a Band: Zammuto to debut at Mass MoCA
A hotly anticipated new band, has evolved from The Books. You’re going to hear something truly different and exciting, on February 3 at Mass MoCA. His name is Nick and his band’s name is Zammuto. Click pic for details.
Thrillers, musicals, drama, farce and Dr. Ruth set stage for the Barrington Stage Co. 2012 Season
Barrington Stage Company isn’t resting on its laurels. It has once again shaken up all the theatrical ingredients and come up with a menu of plays and musicals that bodes well for the coming Spring, Summer and Fall. Click on Julianne Boyd above to go to our full preview.
Thrillers, musicals, drama, farce and Dr. Ruth set stage for the Barrington Stage Co. 2012 Season
Barrington Stage Company isn’t resting on its laurels. It has once again shaken up all the theatrical ingredients and come up with a menu of plays and musicals that bodes well for the coming Spring, Summer and Fall. Click on Julianne Boyd above to go to our full preview.
Tickets for James Taylor, Tanglewood 2012 go on sale Sunday 10 AM, Jan. 29
Those coveted tickets for James Taylor’s shed concerts at Tanglewood go on sale, as do all BSO tickets, on Sunday January 29 at 10 am. There have been additions to the lineup, too, including Chick Corea, Gary Burton and many others. Click on the lawn above for a complete update.
Tickets for James Taylor, Tanglewood 2012 go on sale Sunday 10 AM, Jan. 29
Those coveted tickets for James Taylor’s shed concerts at Tanglewood go on sale, as do all BSO tickets, on Sunday January 29 at 10 am. There have been additions to the lineup, too, including Chick Corea, Gary Burton and many others. Click on the lawn above for a complete update.
Broadway comes to TV, NBC’s “Smash” is “Glee” for Grownups
Soon to be the lips of millions, the new television series Smash is about to change America’s perception of live theatre. It’s going to do more to develop new and younger audiences than even High School Musical or Glee. In fact, this is Glee for grownups. The first pilot episode airs on NBC on February 6. Produced by Steven Spielberg, it is written by Theresa Rebeck and has a great cast. Click on photo for story and pilot episode.
Broadway comes to TV, NBC’s “Smash” is “Glee” for Grownups
Soon to be the lips of millions, the new television series Smash is about to change America’s perception of live theatre. It’s going to do more to develop new and younger audiences than even High School Musical or Glee. In fact, this is Glee for grownups. The first pilot episode airs on NBC on February 6. Produced by Steven Spielberg, it is written by Theresa Rebeck and has a great cast. Click on photo for story and pilot episode.
Turtle Island Quartet plays Jimi Hendrix at the Colonial
Turtle Island Quartet plays Hendrix as you’ve never heard him before on Friday, February 17th at 8 pm at The Colonial. Bridging generations and centuries, it breaks down the divide between rock, jazz, blues and classical. Click photo for video snippet and full story.
Turtle Island Quartet plays Jimi Hendrix at the Colonial
Turtle Island Quartet plays Hendrix as you’ve never heard him before on Friday, February 17th at 8 pm at The Colonial. Bridging generations and centuries, it breaks down the divide between rock, jazz, blues and classical. Click photo for video snippet and full story.
Mass MoCA 2012 Free Day Biggest Museum Celebration to Date
While contemporary art museums are not thought of as fun places to bring kids, on 2012′s “Free Day” at Mass MoCA they have outdone themselves with mermaid parades, elevator music and even free cake. Click on Sol LeWitt’s design above to get the full rundown.
Mass MoCA 2012 Free Day Biggest Museum Celebration to Date
While contemporary art museums are not thought of as fun places to bring kids, on 2012′s “Free Day” at Mass MoCA they have outdone themselves with mermaid parades, elevator music and even free cake. Click on Sol LeWitt’s design above to get the full rundown.
New Plays Wanted for New Stage’s April Festival of New Works
The New Works at New Stage Festival returns from April 13-29, 2012 spotlighting some of the Northeasts best emerging playwrights.If you have tried your hand at playwriting, it could be one of yours that is staged. Click on the image above to get the details.
New Plays Wanted for New Stage’s April Festival of New Works
The New Works at New Stage Festival returns from April 13-29, 2012 spotlighting some of the Northeasts best emerging playwrights.If you have tried your hand at playwriting, it could be one of yours that is staged. Click on the image above to get the details.
About Berkshire on Stage and Larry Murray
There are a lot of people behind the people on stage, and here’s a chance to learn a little about the reason for the website you are visiting, and the person behind it. Click on my photo above to read more, including how to write a press release.
About Berkshire on Stage and Larry Murray
There are a lot of people behind the people on stage, and here’s a chance to learn a little about the reason for the website you are visiting, and the person behind it. Click on my photo above to read more, including how to write a press release.
Seeing Dance in 3-D: Wim Wenders and “Pina” to be screened by BIFF Feb. 2
Revolutionary and spellbinding. Wim Wenders shot his film in 3D to capture the brilliantly inventive dance world of legendary choreographer Pina Bausch. Click on image for details on a special screening with Ella Baff from Jacob’s Pillow.
Seeing Dance in 3-D: Wim Wenders and “Pina” to be screened by BIFF Feb. 2
Revolutionary and spellbinding. Wim Wenders shot his film in 3D to capture the brilliantly inventive dance world of legendary choreographer Pina Bausch. Click on image for details on a special screening with Ella Baff from Jacob’s Pillow.
Call for Submissions for Second Berkshires/Capital Region Theatre Project, Coming April 13-14
A gathering of playwrights, directors, designers, stage managers and actors who will mount 5 short new works by women in 24 hours. A project of WAM Theatre and MOPCO. Click on photo for the story.
Call for Submissions for Second Berkshires/Capital Region Theatre Project, Coming April 13-14
A gathering of playwrights, directors, designers, stage managers and actors who will mount 5 short new works by women in 24 hours. A project of WAM Theatre and MOPCO. Click on photo for the story.
Musical “Far from Heaven” and Drama “The Blue Deep” Announced for 2012 Williamstown Theatre Festival
In an advance peek at the coming season, Jenny Gersten announced the return of Blythe Danner. A new musical “Far From Heaven” based on the film will take the Mainstage, while Lucy Boyle’s “The Blue Deep” will be on the Nikos Stage. Click image for story.
Musical “Far from Heaven” and Drama “The Blue Deep” Announced for 2012 Williamstown Theatre Festival
In an advance peek at the coming season, Jenny Gersten announced the return of Blythe Danner. A new musical “Far From Heaven” based on the film will take the Mainstage, while Lucy Boyle’s “The Blue Deep” will be on the Nikos Stage. Click image for story.
Blythe Danner Returning to Williamstown Theatre Festival for Summer 2012
Returning for the WTF 2012 Season, Blythe Danner will appear in Far From Heaven which will play the Main Stage from July 19 – 29, 2012.
Blythe Danner Returning to Williamstown Theatre Festival for Summer 2012
Returning for the WTF 2012 Season, Blythe Danner will appear in Far From Heaven which will play the Main Stage from July 19 – 29, 2012.
Molière’s “The Learned Ladies” at Shakespeare & Co
As much as Tina Packer loves Molière’s The Learned Ladies, it has been three decades since she directed this outrageous 1672 masterwork. (In French Les Femmes savantes.) Click on the photo to read more about this satire on academic pretention, female education, and préciosité.
Molière’s “The Learned Ladies” at Shakespeare & Co
As much as Tina Packer loves Molière’s The Learned Ladies, it has been three decades since she directed this outrageous 1672 masterwork. (In French Les Femmes savantes.) Click on the photo to read more about this satire on academic pretention, female education, and préciosité.
Officials Announce $1.45 M in Grants (if matched) to WTF, Mount, Mahaiwe, Clark Art, Chesterwood
Overall, the new CFF investment will support repairs, improvements, and expansions for 54 cultural organizations that plan to invest nearly $275 million in their projects. Grants will range from $14,000 to $250,000. Click image above for full report.
Officials Announce $1.45 M in Grants (if matched) to WTF, Mount, Mahaiwe, Clark Art, Chesterwood
Overall, the new CFF investment will support repairs, improvements, and expansions for 54 cultural organizations that plan to invest nearly $275 million in their projects. Grants will range from $14,000 to $250,000. Click image above for full report.
“8″ Dustin Lance Black’s Marriage Equality Play to be part of Williamstown Theatre Festival 2012
Broadway Impact Co-Founder Gavin Creel (Tony Nominee for Hair and Thoroughly Modern Millie) will read alongside some of the nation’s most celebrated artists at this Williamstown Theatre Festival special event this summer. Click on image for story.
“8″ Dustin Lance Black’s Marriage Equality Play to be part of Williamstown Theatre Festival 2012
Broadway Impact Co-Founder Gavin Creel (Tony Nominee for Hair and Thoroughly Modern Millie) will read alongside some of the nation’s most celebrated artists at this Williamstown Theatre Festival special event this summer. Click on image for story.
“10×10 on North” Brings New Color to Midwinter with Ten Hot New Plays
The 10×10 on North festival will enliven downtown Pittsfield during the depth of winter with a dynamic mix of new art, dance, music, theatre, and more, including BSC’s New Play Festival. Click on image above for our report on the plays, actors and directors.
“10×10 on North” Brings New Color to Midwinter with Ten Hot New Plays
The 10×10 on North festival will enliven downtown Pittsfield during the depth of winter with a dynamic mix of new art, dance, music, theatre, and more, including BSC’s New Play Festival. Click on image above for our report on the plays, actors and directors.
Shakespeare will be in Residence in Lenox & Charlemont MA, Bridgehampton NY this winter
Shakespeare & Company’s new winter session of in-school residencies is underway, and culminates in three student productions starting this month. We have many of the details. Click on The Bard to read our report.
Shakespeare will be in Residence in Lenox & Charlemont MA, Bridgehampton NY this winter
Shakespeare & Company’s new winter session of in-school residencies is underway, and culminates in three student productions starting this month. We have many of the details. Click on The Bard to read our report.
Barrington Stage Co. to Announce 2012 Season on January 26
Anticipation is building about the 2012 Season Announcement from Barrington Stage Company on Thursday. We have been teased with news of Fiddler on the Roof and Lord of the Flies, but much more will be revealed. For what we have discovered so far, click the image above.
Barrington Stage Co. to Announce 2012 Season on January 26
Anticipation is building about the 2012 Season Announcement from Barrington Stage Company on Thursday. We have been teased with news of Fiddler on the Roof and Lord of the Flies, but much more will be revealed. For what we have discovered so far, click the image above.
Little Cinema to Debut New Joffrey Ballet Documentary, Simulcast and Discussion
Pittsfield’s Little Cinema will play host to the world premiere of Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance on Saturday, January 28 at 1:30 pm. It is one of only two Massachusetts theatres to be included in this fascinating event. Click on image for full details.
Little Cinema to Debut New Joffrey Ballet Documentary, Simulcast and Discussion
Pittsfield’s Little Cinema will play host to the world premiere of Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance on Saturday, January 28 at 1:30 pm. It is one of only two Massachusetts theatres to be included in this fascinating event. Click on image for full details.
