Monthly Archives: January 2011
Revolutionary opera “Nixon in China” opens, conducted by Composer: Will be Next “Live in HD” telecast
The fascinating John Adams opera Nixon in China will be the next Met Live in HD telecast on February 12. If you are lucky enough to get to a local theatre that is participating, you will it both spellbinding in
Revolutionary opera “Nixon in China” opens, conducted by Composer: Will be Next “Live in HD” telecast
The fascinating John Adams opera Nixon in China will be the next Met Live in HD telecast on February 12. If you are lucky enough to get to a local theatre that is participating, you will it both spellbinding in
Eccentric Evening with Robyn Hitchcock and Joe Boyd and their Chinese White Bicycles
Boyd was a man in the right place at the right time – 60’s London, where he discovered, signed and produced some of the greatest English bands of the era, as detailed in his memoir White Bicycles: Making Music in
Eccentric Evening with Robyn Hitchcock and Joe Boyd and their Chinese White Bicycles
Boyd was a man in the right place at the right time – 60’s London, where he discovered, signed and produced some of the greatest English bands of the era, as detailed in his memoir White Bicycles: Making Music in
Cats, Kids, Pirates and Faded Movie Queens Coming to Cohoes Music Hall in 2011-12
When C-R Productions at Cohoes Music Hall announced their 2011-2012 season earlier today, I couldn’t help but marvel at what a motley crew of misfits will take over the stage in Cohoes, New York this year. Tony Rivera, managing director
Cats, Kids, Pirates and Faded Movie Queens Coming to Cohoes Music Hall in 2011-12
When C-R Productions at Cohoes Music Hall announced their 2011-2012 season earlier today, I couldn’t help but marvel at what a motley crew of misfits will take over the stage in Cohoes, New York this year. Tony Rivera, managing director
Theater Barn marches forward into the past with fun musicals, comedies for 2011
The Theater Barn of New Lebanon, New York (just over the line from the Berkshires) will kick off their 28th season opening on Friday night, July 1, 2011. The summer features three area premieres, lots of laughs, great music and
Theater Barn marches forward into the past with fun musicals, comedies for 2011
The Theater Barn of New Lebanon, New York (just over the line from the Berkshires) will kick off their 28th season opening on Friday night, July 1, 2011. The summer features three area premieres, lots of laughs, great music and
Barrington Stage picks another winner: “The Whipping Man” opens this week in Manhattan
Julianne Boyd, artistic director of Barrington Stage Company puts her company’s reputation on the line each time she takes a chance on an unknown. In the case of The Whipping Man, which kicked off her 2010 season at Stage 2,
Barrington Stage picks another winner: “The Whipping Man” opens this week in Manhattan
Julianne Boyd, artistic director of Barrington Stage Company puts her company’s reputation on the line each time she takes a chance on an unknown. In the case of The Whipping Man, which kicked off her 2010 season at Stage 2,
Williamstown Theatre Festival slates “Last of the Red Hot Lovers” reading at Clark
In what could be taken as an omen of a fun summer ahead for the Williamstown Theatre Festival in 2011, a staged reading of Neil Simon’s Last of the Red Hot Lovers has been scheduled by WTF for the Clark
Williamstown Theatre Festival slates “Last of the Red Hot Lovers” reading at Clark
In what could be taken as an omen of a fun summer ahead for the Williamstown Theatre Festival in 2011, a staged reading of Neil Simon’s Last of the Red Hot Lovers has been scheduled by WTF for the Clark
Tight pants and earplugs to mark Mass MoCA’s heavy metal tribute to the Bee Gees on March 26
Tribute shows. They are appealing to some, appalling to others. And of all the musical groups, perhaps none has been more badly imitated than the Bee Gees. You can find dozens of online videos that use their music to cover
Tight pants and earplugs to mark Mass MoCA’s heavy metal tribute to the Bee Gees on March 26
Tribute shows. They are appealing to some, appalling to others. And of all the musical groups, perhaps none has been more badly imitated than the Bee Gees. You can find dozens of online videos that use their music to cover
Inside “The Big Short” with Michael Lewis at Barrington Stage Feb. 3
Nobody has his a more sensitive finger on the causes of our current economic woes than Michael Lewis. His book The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine rocked Wall Street, the political establishment, and became a best seller. People flocked
Inside “The Big Short” with Michael Lewis at Barrington Stage Feb. 3
Nobody has his a more sensitive finger on the causes of our current economic woes than Michael Lewis. His book The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine rocked Wall Street, the political establishment, and became a best seller. People flocked
Fresh from the lab, new love songs for the V Day Cabaret
(Photo above of Brian Justin Crum by Ronnie Nelson) Twenty new and touching songs about the many aspects of love are about to be the centerpiece of a Valentine’s Day Cabaret February 11-13, 2011 in the intimate setting of Barrington
Fresh from the lab, new love songs for the V Day Cabaret
(Photo above of Brian Justin Crum by Ronnie Nelson) Twenty new and touching songs about the many aspects of love are about to be the centerpiece of a Valentine’s Day Cabaret February 11-13, 2011 in the intimate setting of Barrington
Largest Cultural Council grant ever saves Arts Panorama for Pittsfield’s 250th year
In a surprising announcement, the Pittsfield Cultural Council announced its largest grant ever to one of the largest collaborative projects since First Night. In what may be a record for any local Cultural Council in the entire Commonwealth as well,
Largest Cultural Council grant ever saves Arts Panorama for Pittsfield’s 250th year
In a surprising announcement, the Pittsfield Cultural Council announced its largest grant ever to one of the largest collaborative projects since First Night. In what may be a record for any local Cultural Council in the entire Commonwealth as well,
Governor proposes another cut to Mass. Cultural Council, hacking off 1/3 in past three years
Despite being a supporter of the arts and a frequent sight at Berkshire Cultural Events, Governor Deval Patrick today released a proposed state budget for the coming fiscal year that calls for a reduction in arts and cultural funding through
Governor proposes another cut to Mass. Cultural Council, hacking off 1/3 in past three years
Despite being a supporter of the arts and a frequent sight at Berkshire Cultural Events, Governor Deval Patrick today released a proposed state budget for the coming fiscal year that calls for a reduction in arts and cultural funding through
Boston’s Irish celebrations start early with a Rose Kennedy play, Abbey and Druid Theatre visits
Update: ArtsEmerson: The World on Stage announces the the world premiere run of The Color of Rose has been extended to Feb. 13. The Color of Rose is part of ArtsEmerson’s Irish Festival, which also includes The Druid Theatre’s production
Boston’s Irish celebrations start early with a Rose Kennedy play, Abbey and Druid Theatre visits
Update: ArtsEmerson: The World on Stage announces the the world premiere run of The Color of Rose has been extended to Feb. 13. The Color of Rose is part of ArtsEmerson’s Irish Festival, which also includes The Druid Theatre’s production
Cohoes, NY Music Hall in February means “Into the Woods” and “Forever Plaid”
Into the Woods at the Cohoes, New York Music Hall featuring high school students from around the Capital Region and will play from February 3-6. It will be followed by Forever Plaid on February 17-27. So first up a rundown
Cohoes, NY Music Hall in February means “Into the Woods” and “Forever Plaid”
Into the Woods at the Cohoes, New York Music Hall featuring high school students from around the Capital Region and will play from February 3-6. It will be followed by Forever Plaid on February 17-27. So first up a rundown
Spring offers enticing entertainment at RPI’s experimental performing arts lab (EMPAC)
EMPAC’s spring 2011 schedule of events is packed with performances, exhibitions, screenings, talks, concerts, and happenings that continue to question and test the boundaries of what is— and what could be—at the intersection of art, science, and technology. There is
Spring offers enticing entertainment at RPI’s experimental performing arts lab (EMPAC)
EMPAC’s spring 2011 schedule of events is packed with performances, exhibitions, screenings, talks, concerts, and happenings that continue to question and test the boundaries of what is— and what could be—at the intersection of art, science, and technology. There is
The fusion of Hot Tuna and the Blues could result in a February thaw
Pittsfield, MA – If all the snow melts in Pittsfield and surrounding towns, you will know there has been a February thaw as Hot Tuna Blues arrives at Pittsfield’s Colonial Theatre for a one-night only concert event on Wednesday, February
The fusion of Hot Tuna and the Blues could result in a February thaw
Pittsfield, MA – If all the snow melts in Pittsfield and surrounding towns, you will know there has been a February thaw as Hot Tuna Blues arrives at Pittsfield’s Colonial Theatre for a one-night only concert event on Wednesday, February
“Nine” based on Fellini’s film 8 ½ is a classic musical at Boston’s Speakeasy Theatre
(BOSTON) – Opening today, the Tony Award Winning musical Nine settles in for a five week run at Boston’s Speakeasy Stage. It will play from January 21 thru February 20 at the Stanford Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for
“Nine” based on Fellini’s film 8 ½ is a classic musical at Boston’s Speakeasy Theatre
(BOSTON) – Opening today, the Tony Award Winning musical Nine settles in for a five week run at Boston’s Speakeasy Stage. It will play from January 21 thru February 20 at the Stanford Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for
Music in the subway – would you have stopped and listened?
In Washington , DC , at a Metro Station, on a cold January morning in 2007, a busker with a violin played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time, approximately 2,000 people went through the station, most
Music in the subway – would you have stopped and listened?
In Washington , DC , at a Metro Station, on a cold January morning in 2007, a busker with a violin played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time, approximately 2,000 people went through the station, most
Karen Allen, others join BIFF and Mahaiwe for star-studded preview of White Irish Drinkers
(Great Barrington, MA) – The Berkshire International Film Festival and the Mahaiwe are proud to present a very special screening event of Karen Allen’s new critically acclaimed film, White Irish Drinkers on Saturday, February 5 at 7 pm with Karen
Karen Allen, others join BIFF and Mahaiwe for star-studded preview of White Irish Drinkers
(Great Barrington, MA) – The Berkshire International Film Festival and the Mahaiwe are proud to present a very special screening event of Karen Allen’s new critically acclaimed film, White Irish Drinkers on Saturday, February 5 at 7 pm with Karen
