Monthly Archives: August 2010

Tanglewood Week 7 (Aug. 20-26) : Mälkki and Guerrero debut, Bell, Upshaw, Ohlsson

Many new talents join a feast of familiar faces this week as celebrated American soprano Dawn Upshaw (TMC Fellow 1983) joins former Boston Symphony Orchestra assistant conductor Ludovic Morlot (TMC Fellow 2001) and the orchestra for a program Friday, August

Tanglewood Week 7 (Aug. 20-26) : Mälkki and Guerrero debut, Bell, Upshaw, Ohlsson

Many new talents join a feast of familiar faces this week as celebrated American soprano Dawn Upshaw (TMC Fellow 1983) joins former Boston Symphony Orchestra assistant conductor Ludovic Morlot (TMC Fellow 2001) and the orchestra for a program Friday, August

Interview: Nicholas Martin, artistic director Williamstown Theatre Festival

As the curtain goes up tonight on Fifth of July, (August 11-22) Nicholas Martin wraps up his three year stint as artistic director of the Williamstown Theatre Festival with some pretty impressive achievements. We talked about a few of them

Interview: Nicholas Martin, artistic director Williamstown Theatre Festival

As the curtain goes up tonight on Fifth of July, (August 11-22) Nicholas Martin wraps up his three year stint as artistic director of the Williamstown Theatre Festival with some pretty impressive achievements. We talked about a few of them

The Complete Solid Sound 2010 Schedule, by day, venue and hour

Here’s the final rundown of all the events taking place at the Solid Sound Festival from August 13-15, 2010. The concerts and other performances take place at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art in North Adams, MA. All concert schedules

The Complete Solid Sound 2010 Schedule, by day, venue and hour

Here’s the final rundown of all the events taking place at the Solid Sound Festival from August 13-15, 2010. The concerts and other performances take place at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art in North Adams, MA. All concert schedules

Review: Eric Hill’s peculiar “Macbeth” at Berkshire Theatre Festival

Macbeth, just opened at the Berkshire Theatre Festival (BTF) in Stockbridge, is not only one of the shortest of the Shakespeare plays, but also his goriest. While the murder of Duncan, King of Scotland takes place offstage, many other horrific

Review: Eric Hill’s peculiar “Macbeth” at Berkshire Theatre Festival

Macbeth, just opened at the Berkshire Theatre Festival (BTF) in Stockbridge, is not only one of the shortest of the Shakespeare plays, but also his goriest. While the murder of Duncan, King of Scotland takes place offstage, many other horrific

Solid Sound Festival at Mass MoCA selling out Berkshire lodgings

Updated on 8/9 – the complete schedule by hour, day and venue for all the scheduled Solid Sound Festival music, comedy, film and theatre offerings. The schedule is here., Use it with this comprehensive story to put together the complete

Solid Sound Festival at Mass MoCA selling out Berkshire lodgings

Updated on 8/9 – the complete schedule by hour, day and venue for all the scheduled Solid Sound Festival music, comedy, film and theatre offerings. The schedule is here., Use it with this comprehensive story to put together the complete

Dance Review: Trey McIntyre Project bounces and tumbles at Jacob’s Pillow

The rise of Trey McIntyre Project to the pantheon of great dance companies has been swift and stunning. The winning program they performed last evening at Jacob’s Pillow proves that their success is no accident, there is more creativity in

Dance Review: Trey McIntyre Project bounces and tumbles at Jacob’s Pillow

The rise of Trey McIntyre Project to the pantheon of great dance companies has been swift and stunning. The winning program they performed last evening at Jacob’s Pillow proves that their success is no accident, there is more creativity in

Sweden’s Göteborg Ballet has US debut at Jacob’s Pillow 

August 7, 2010 (Becket, Mass.) – Swedish contemporary dance company, The Göteborg Ballet, makes its American debut at Jacob’s Pillow August 18–22. The company will perform a full-length production, 3xBoléro; three diverse works each inspired in a different way by

Sweden’s Göteborg Ballet has US debut at Jacob’s Pillow 

August 7, 2010 (Becket, Mass.) – Swedish contemporary dance company, The Göteborg Ballet, makes its American debut at Jacob’s Pillow August 18–22. The company will perform a full-length production, 3xBoléro; three diverse works each inspired in a different way by

Kresge grants Shakespeare & Company $800K, completes $10M campaign

There is good news in Lenox tonight, as Shakespeare & Company rejoices in its hard fought campaign to complete its capital campaign. The long sought Kresge Foundation grant has finally been earned. Herewith  the official news: {Lenox, Mass}—On the strength

Kresge grants Shakespeare & Company $800K, completes $10M campaign

There is good news in Lenox tonight, as Shakespeare & Company rejoices in its hard fought campaign to complete its capital campaign. The long sought Kresge Foundation grant has finally been earned. Herewith  the official news: {Lenox, Mass}—On the strength

Interview: Bert Bernardi talks about those “Altar Boyz” – a sinful delight opening at the Theatre Barn

Once wholesome innocents from Ohio, the Altar Boyz didn’t remain that way for long once they left home. Director Bert Bernardi who is directing the Theatre Barn production in New Lebanon, NY admits he is a big fan of the

Interview: Bert Bernardi talks about those “Altar Boyz” – a sinful delight opening at the Theatre Barn

Once wholesome innocents from Ohio, the Altar Boyz didn’t remain that way for long once they left home. Director Bert Bernardi who is directing the Theatre Barn production in New Lebanon, NY admits he is a big fan of the

Tanglewood Week 6 (Aug. 12-19): Film Night, Contemporary Music Festival

A highlight of the BSO’s season-long celebration of John Williams’s 30th anniversary at Tanglewood is this year’s annual Film Night program on Saturday, August 14. Conducted by John Williams and hosted by Robert Osborne, this special Boston Pops program will honor the work

Tanglewood Week 6 (Aug. 12-19): Film Night, Contemporary Music Festival

A highlight of the BSO’s season-long celebration of John Williams’s 30th anniversary at Tanglewood is this year’s annual Film Night program on Saturday, August 14. Conducted by John Williams and hosted by Robert Osborne, this special Boston Pops program will honor the work

Mill City Productions to stage four one-act plays by David Ives

North Adams, MA- Mill City Productions is pleased to announce performance dates for “The Ives Have It!”, 4 one act plays by playwright David Ives. Performances will take place on Fridays, August 20th and 27th at 8pm, Saturdays, August 21st

Mill City Productions to stage four one-act plays by David Ives

North Adams, MA- Mill City Productions is pleased to announce performance dates for “The Ives Have It!”, 4 one act plays by playwright David Ives. Performances will take place on Fridays, August 20th and 27th at 8pm, Saturdays, August 21st

Smart, luscious Kyle Abraham in Motion at Jacob’s Pillow

August 4, 2010 – (Becket, MA) Dancer/choreographer Kyle Abraham brings his company Abraham.In.Motion to Jacob’s Pillow, America’s longest-running international dance festival, August 11-15. Abraham, called a dancer of “equal parts power and grace” by Steve Sucato of Dance Magazine, has performed

Smart, luscious Kyle Abraham in Motion at Jacob’s Pillow

August 4, 2010 – (Becket, MA) Dancer/choreographer Kyle Abraham brings his company Abraham.In.Motion to Jacob’s Pillow, America’s longest-running international dance festival, August 11-15. Abraham, called a dancer of “equal parts power and grace” by Steve Sucato of Dance Magazine, has performed

Preview: “The Last Goodbye” at Williamstown Theatre Festival

As the Williamstown Theatre Festival prepares to present the first previews of The Last Goodbye on the Nikos stage, speculation abounds on how much this show, based on Romeo and Juliet, will be Shakespeare, and how much the music of

Preview: “The Last Goodbye” at Williamstown Theatre Festival

As the Williamstown Theatre Festival prepares to present the first previews of The Last Goodbye on the Nikos stage, speculation abounds on how much this show, based on Romeo and Juliet, will be Shakespeare, and how much the music of

Tanglewood Week 5 – Aug. 6-10 – Yo Yo Ma, Von Dohnanyi, Herbie Hancock, more

Renowned German maestro Christoph von Dohnányi conducts the Boston Symphony Orchestra in two concerts Friday, August 6 and Sunday, August 8. The Friday, August 6 concert features Tchaikovsky’s sweeping Symphony No. 6, Pathétique, as well as pianist Richard Goode performing Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 14. On Sunday, August 8, Mr. Dohnányi and the orchestra present a concert featuring the Beethoven Violin Concerto with violinist Arabella Steinbacher along with Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8.

Tanglewood Week 5 – Aug. 6-10 – Yo Yo Ma, Von Dohnanyi, Herbie Hancock, more

Renowned German maestro Christoph von Dohnányi conducts the Boston Symphony Orchestra in two concerts Friday, August 6 and Sunday, August 8. The Friday, August 6 concert features Tchaikovsky’s sweeping Symphony No. 6, Pathétique, as well as pianist Richard Goode performing Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 14. On Sunday, August 8, Mr. Dohnányi and the orchestra present a concert featuring the Beethoven Violin Concerto with violinist Arabella Steinbacher along with Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8.

Les Ballets Trockadero at Jacob’s Pillow mix satire and high art

Ted  Shawn and his men dancers who founded Jacob’s Pillow must be looking down from their heavenly perches in absolute horror…or glee, depending on which history of the storied dance enclave you subscribe to. The “Trocks” are coming to the

Les Ballets Trockadero at Jacob’s Pillow mix satire and high art

Ted  Shawn and his men dancers who founded Jacob’s Pillow must be looking down from their heavenly perches in absolute horror…or glee, depending on which history of the storied dance enclave you subscribe to. The “Trocks” are coming to the

Nostalgic “Our Town” beckons at Williamstown Theatre Festival

Our Town is the sort of show that everyone in the Berkshires – mom, dad and the older children – should make a point to see. It’s fascinating, it’s imaginative, and it’s about all of us. You can almost smell

Nostalgic “Our Town” beckons at Williamstown Theatre Festival

Our Town is the sort of show that everyone in the Berkshires – mom, dad and the older children – should make a point to see. It’s fascinating, it’s imaginative, and it’s about all of us. You can almost smell

Unicorn Company’s “Babes in Arms” opens at Berkshire Theatre Festival

At the outset it should be pointed out that this is not a regular Berkshire Theatre Festival production, but one by their Unicorn Company, whose role is to train the next generation of artists. It consists of pre-professionals, graduate students

Unicorn Company’s “Babes in Arms” opens at Berkshire Theatre Festival

At the outset it should be pointed out that this is not a regular Berkshire Theatre Festival production, but one by their Unicorn Company, whose role is to train the next generation of artists. It consists of pre-professionals, graduate students

“A candy shell of juvenile jokes around a gooey center of Shakespearean text”

Lenox, MA: In the tradition of celebrated Shakespeare & Company productions such as Wild and Whirling Words, Shakespeare and the Language that Shaped A World, and last year’s hilarious premiere Wordplay, comes More Words! More Play! (Wordplay II). As part

“A candy shell of juvenile jokes around a gooey center of Shakespearean text”

Lenox, MA: In the tradition of celebrated Shakespeare & Company productions such as Wild and Whirling Words, Shakespeare and the Language that Shaped A World, and last year’s hilarious premiere Wordplay, comes More Words! More Play! (Wordplay II). As part