Monthly Archives: July 2010
From page to stage – free talks at Barrington Stage
It’s like the special features on a new DVD, only you get to ask the questions and see the artists in person. Turns out that some of the most entertaining and informative moments at Barrington Stage take place for free,
From page to stage – free talks at Barrington Stage
It’s like the special features on a new DVD, only you get to ask the questions and see the artists in person. Turns out that some of the most entertaining and informative moments at Barrington Stage take place for free,
Seductive Six Degrees of Separation at Williamstown Theatre Festival
John Guare’s clever play conceals as much as it reveals. From the moment the curtain goes up, the actors break the fourth wall that separates audience and stage and bring us into the double dealing deceit and destruction that unfolds
Seductive Six Degrees of Separation at Williamstown Theatre Festival
John Guare’s clever play conceals as much as it reveals. From the moment the curtain goes up, the actors break the fourth wall that separates audience and stage and bring us into the double dealing deceit and destruction that unfolds
Sisto and O’Flynn featured in “The Taster” at Shakespeare & Co.
“No matter what century, love is both savory and sweet,” says Founding Artistic Director Tina Packer of Shakespeare & Company. She is directing the world premiere of acclaimed playwright Joan Ackermann’s The Taster, a mystical and magical tale of love,
Sisto and O’Flynn featured in “The Taster” at Shakespeare & Co.
“No matter what century, love is both savory and sweet,” says Founding Artistic Director Tina Packer of Shakespeare & Company. She is directing the world premiere of acclaimed playwright Joan Ackermann’s The Taster, a mystical and magical tale of love,
Catie Curtis finds silver lining in life’s dark clouds – Colonial Aug. 7
The headlines might depict the roiling clouds of politics, but singer-songwriter Catie Curtis wants you to try to look at the silver lining. And Jonatha Brooke helps bring back the simpler times of Woody Guthrie. It’s not all that hard
Catie Curtis finds silver lining in life’s dark clouds – Colonial Aug. 7
The headlines might depict the roiling clouds of politics, but singer-songwriter Catie Curtis wants you to try to look at the silver lining. And Jonatha Brooke helps bring back the simpler times of Woody Guthrie. It’s not all that hard
A look at why Pool Boy will likely sell out at Barrington Stage
The photos in the slide show above are worth a thousand words. It’s going to be as hot inside Stage 2 as it is on the Patio of the Hotel Bel-Air. All the previews to date have sold out and
A look at why Pool Boy will likely sell out at Barrington Stage
The photos in the slide show above are worth a thousand words. It’s going to be as hot inside Stage 2 as it is on the Patio of the Hotel Bel-Air. All the previews to date have sold out and
Free Blackstone Valley Bluegrass Concert at the Clark July 20
Bluegrass in the Berkshires is a rare and wonderful treat, and you can get a kickin’, pickin’, and strummin’ fix on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 as the Blackstone Valley Bluegrass band kicks off the Clark Art Museum’s summer outdoor concerts
Free Blackstone Valley Bluegrass Concert at the Clark July 20
Bluegrass in the Berkshires is a rare and wonderful treat, and you can get a kickin’, pickin’, and strummin’ fix on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 as the Blackstone Valley Bluegrass band kicks off the Clark Art Museum’s summer outdoor concerts
Tanglewood Week Three July 23-29: Seraglio, Serkin, Strauss
7/22/2010: Last Minute Cancellation. Young Swiss-American pianist Gilles Vonsattel will join Herbert Blomstedt and the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Tanglewood on Saturday, July 24, to perform Brahms’s Piano Concerto No. 1 on the BSO’s all-Brahms program. He replaces Peter Serkin, who is
Tanglewood Week Three July 23-29: Seraglio, Serkin, Strauss
7/22/2010: Last Minute Cancellation. Young Swiss-American pianist Gilles Vonsattel will join Herbert Blomstedt and the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Tanglewood on Saturday, July 24, to perform Brahms’s Piano Concerto No. 1 on the BSO’s all-Brahms program. He replaces Peter Serkin, who is
3 World Premieres from Jacoby & Pronk Dancers at Jacob’s Pillow
In an exclusive engagement, independent contemporary ballet duo Jacoby & Pronk will perform at Jacob’s Pillow with four other international dance stars, July 21-25, 2010 in the Doris Duke Theatre. Drew Jacoby and Rubinald Pronk performed with leading contemporary ballet
3 World Premieres from Jacoby & Pronk Dancers at Jacob’s Pillow
In an exclusive engagement, independent contemporary ballet duo Jacoby & Pronk will perform at Jacob’s Pillow with four other international dance stars, July 21-25, 2010 in the Doris Duke Theatre. Drew Jacoby and Rubinald Pronk performed with leading contemporary ballet
James and Greg Naughton plan Main Stage Cabaret for Williamstown Theatre
The Williamstown Theatre Festival is planning a special “one-night only” Main Stage benefit cabaret featuring James and Greg Naughton. This father-son duo are Williamstown Theatre Festival “family” members and have graced the WTF stage for years. This special benefit cabaret performance
James and Greg Naughton plan Main Stage Cabaret for Williamstown Theatre
The Williamstown Theatre Festival is planning a special “one-night only” Main Stage benefit cabaret featuring James and Greg Naughton. This father-son duo are Williamstown Theatre Festival “family” members and have graced the WTF stage for years. This special benefit cabaret performance
Third Thursday in Pittsfield – Arty Party on July 15!
Here’s the scoop on from ever busy and bustllng Cultural Pittsfield: This Thursday, July 15th is the third 3rd Thursdays of 2010 and the theme this month is Arty Party, celebrating arts of all kinds! With more live music than ever,
Third Thursday in Pittsfield – Arty Party on July 15!
Here’s the scoop on from ever busy and bustllng Cultural Pittsfield: This Thursday, July 15th is the third 3rd Thursdays of 2010 and the theme this month is Arty Party, celebrating arts of all kinds! With more live music than ever,
99 of “1000 Best Places” in state located in Berkshires
The latest survey of attractions puts the Berkshires out front, reflecting the natural beauty and cultural heritage of our modestly populated county. “The 1,000 best places to visit in Massachusetts” is a surprisingly eclectic list that gets a lot of
99 of “1000 Best Places” in state located in Berkshires
The latest survey of attractions puts the Berkshires out front, reflecting the natural beauty and cultural heritage of our modestly populated county. “The 1,000 best places to visit in Massachusetts” is a surprisingly eclectic list that gets a lot of
Compañía Nacional de Danza 2 from Spain at Jacob’s Pillow
Madrid-based contemporary dance company CND2 (Compañía Nacional de Danza 2) performs at Jacob’s Pillow July 28–August 1, in their final engagement under departing founder and Artistic Director Nacho Duato. Nacho Duato announced in April of 2010 that by the end of July
Compañía Nacional de Danza 2 from Spain at Jacob’s Pillow
Madrid-based contemporary dance company CND2 (Compañía Nacional de Danza 2) performs at Jacob’s Pillow July 28–August 1, in their final engagement under departing founder and Artistic Director Nacho Duato. Nacho Duato announced in April of 2010 that by the end of July
Bill T. Jones Celebrated in performances, talks, exhibits at Jacob’s Pillow
The work of Bill T. Jones, eminent choreographer, Tony Award-winner, director, and recipient of the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Award, is celebrated throughout the Pillow’s 2010 Festival. From July 21 to 25 the Pillow presents a six-performance engagement of the Bill
Bill T. Jones Celebrated in performances, talks, exhibits at Jacob’s Pillow
The work of Bill T. Jones, eminent choreographer, Tony Award-winner, director, and recipient of the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Award, is celebrated throughout the Pillow’s 2010 Festival. From July 21 to 25 the Pillow presents a six-performance engagement of the Bill
“Keeping Time” latest from Joe Cacaci & BPL – Main Cast Set
Keeping Time tells the story of two close friends. Willie is a black pianist, composer, and singer. Paul is a white singer. The two men have a long-running act and are finally on the brink of getting their big break when they get caught up in and caught off guard by the civil rights movement, threatening both their friendship and their dream.
“Keeping Time” latest from Joe Cacaci & BPL – Main Cast Set
Keeping Time tells the story of two close friends. Willie is a black pianist, composer, and singer. Paul is a white singer. The two men have a long-running act and are finally on the brink of getting their big break when they get caught up in and caught off guard by the civil rights movement, threatening both their friendship and their dream.
“Samuel J. and K.” Scores at Williamstown Theatre Festival
From the opening one-on-one basketball game to the final courtly showdown, there’s plenty of macho posturing in Samuel J & K. It scores big points as a different kind of play. Written by Mat Smart it had a successful reading
“Samuel J. and K.” Scores at Williamstown Theatre Festival
From the opening one-on-one basketball game to the final courtly showdown, there’s plenty of macho posturing in Samuel J & K. It scores big points as a different kind of play. Written by Mat Smart it had a successful reading
Patti LuPone’s “Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda” left us in a Gooda Mooda
“I could’ve BEEN Peter Pan! I could’ve BEEN Mary Martin…but you people turned me into Ethel Merman!” – Patti LuPone Suddenly she was standing there – larger than life – on the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center stage before an adoring
Patti LuPone’s “Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda” left us in a Gooda Mooda
“I could’ve BEEN Peter Pan! I could’ve BEEN Mary Martin…but you people turned me into Ethel Merman!” – Patti LuPone Suddenly she was standing there – larger than life – on the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center stage before an adoring
Cerebral “Endgame” confounds audiences at Berkshire Theatre Festival
Last night a brilliant production of the most peculiar play in the theatrical canon opened at the Berkshire Theatre Festival. but some members of a group that bought tickets were left totally puzzled. And pissed. “This play is too hard,”
Cerebral “Endgame” confounds audiences at Berkshire Theatre Festival
Last night a brilliant production of the most peculiar play in the theatrical canon opened at the Berkshire Theatre Festival. but some members of a group that bought tickets were left totally puzzled. And pissed. “This play is too hard,”
A Searing “Richard III” at Shakespeare & Co Reviewed
Richard III is as much about deeds as it is about words. Shakespeare has ensured that the evil this unfortunate human being visited on his family lives forever. This tale about the beast who would be king is searing, chilling
A Searing “Richard III” at Shakespeare & Co Reviewed
Richard III is as much about deeds as it is about words. Shakespeare has ensured that the evil this unfortunate human being visited on his family lives forever. This tale about the beast who would be king is searing, chilling
Maureen McGovern’s Long and Winding Road to the Colonial Theatre
“For the longest time, people have been asking me to do a concert featuring so-called ‘Baby Boomer’ songs,” said Maureen McGovern. “At this time in my life, looking back, what interested me most were those introspective songs that influenced and
Maureen McGovern’s Long and Winding Road to the Colonial Theatre
“For the longest time, people have been asking me to do a concert featuring so-called ‘Baby Boomer’ songs,” said Maureen McGovern. “At this time in my life, looking back, what interested me most were those introspective songs that influenced and
Ricky Nelson – Remembered by his sons
Matthew and Gunnar Nelson will bring their show Ricky Nelson Remembered (with The Stone Canyon Band) to the Colonial on July 30 at 8PM. Far more than a half-hearted tribute show, this is the real deal, authentically put together by
Ricky Nelson – Remembered by his sons
Matthew and Gunnar Nelson will bring their show Ricky Nelson Remembered (with The Stone Canyon Band) to the Colonial on July 30 at 8PM. Far more than a half-hearted tribute show, this is the real deal, authentically put together by
US Debut of Pichet Klunchun “Transformation” at Jacob’s Pillow
A U.S. premiere from Thailand arrives at Jacob’s Pillow, America’s longest-running international dance festival, July 14-18 in the Doris Duke Theatre. In the full-length work Chui Chai (Transformation), internationally acclaimed performer and choreographer Pichet Klunchun entwines khon, a form of
US Debut of Pichet Klunchun “Transformation” at Jacob’s Pillow
A U.S. premiere from Thailand arrives at Jacob’s Pillow, America’s longest-running international dance festival, July 14-18 in the Doris Duke Theatre. In the full-length work Chui Chai (Transformation), internationally acclaimed performer and choreographer Pichet Klunchun entwines khon, a form of
The Mahaiwe sizzles this Summer with plays, stars, more
This summer, the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center presents a wide range of legendary theatrical talents and bestselling popular musicians. Theatrical offerings include the pre-New York run of Lombardi (July 22-28) plus Broadway musical theater luminaries Patti LuPone (July 11) and Barbara Cook
The Mahaiwe sizzles this Summer with plays, stars, more
This summer, the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center presents a wide range of legendary theatrical talents and bestselling popular musicians. Theatrical offerings include the pre-New York run of Lombardi (July 22-28) plus Broadway musical theater luminaries Patti LuPone (July 11) and Barbara Cook
