Monthly Archives: February 2011
The Boston Conservatory Theater Ensemble Performs One Touch of Venus, March 3—6
There is a rare opportunity to see the Kurt Weill-Ogden Nash musical, One Touch of Venus, in Boston this weekend. The Boston Conservatory Theater Ensemble presents this rarely performed gem, March 3—6, 2011, at the newly-renovated Boston Conservatory Theater, 31
The Boston Conservatory Theater Ensemble Performs One Touch of Venus, March 3—6
There is a rare opportunity to see the Kurt Weill-Ogden Nash musical, One Touch of Venus, in Boston this weekend. The Boston Conservatory Theater Ensemble presents this rarely performed gem, March 3—6, 2011, at the newly-renovated Boston Conservatory Theater, 31
March at RPI’s EMPAC is diverse, head-spinning, innovative, challenging
If you have been visiting this site for any time, you know we have a proclivity for all things experimental, especially when it comes to theatre, music, and dance. Mix those basic art forms with mad scientists, poets, video, film,
March at RPI’s EMPAC is diverse, head-spinning, innovative, challenging
If you have been visiting this site for any time, you know we have a proclivity for all things experimental, especially when it comes to theatre, music, and dance. Mix those basic art forms with mad scientists, poets, video, film,
Berkshire performers keep stages lit in March
As the howling winds and drifting snows of winter meet the longer days and warmer nights of approaching spring, most of the action on Berkshire stages is in the hands of locals. Of course Shakespeare & Company continues the run
Berkshire performers keep stages lit in March
As the howling winds and drifting snows of winter meet the longer days and warmer nights of approaching spring, most of the action on Berkshire stages is in the hands of locals. Of course Shakespeare & Company continues the run
BSO Struggles with James Levine in pain, cancellations
The Inevitable news – 3/2 PM Story Here – Levine to leave his post as Music Director September 1, 2011. Developing News – 3/2 AM Story Here – Conductors Announced to Fill In for Levine The first shoe drops –
BSO Struggles with James Levine in pain, cancellations
The Inevitable news – 3/2 PM Story Here – Levine to leave his post as Music Director September 1, 2011. Developing News – 3/2 AM Story Here – Conductors Announced to Fill In for Levine The first shoe drops –
The Berkshire Theatre Festival and Colonial Theatre set 2011 Plans – Part I
From the moment that two of the Berkshire’s most venerable institutions announced their fusion into one new entity, most everyone has wondered what that would mean in terms of Berkshire arts and entertainment. The answer is now in, and it
The Berkshire Theatre Festival and Colonial Theatre set 2011 Plans – Part I
From the moment that two of the Berkshire’s most venerable institutions announced their fusion into one new entity, most everyone has wondered what that would mean in terms of Berkshire arts and entertainment. The answer is now in, and it
BTF readies “Tommy” – The Who’s rock opera at Colonial
(Updated 7/5) (Seen above is Randy Harrison in his Tommy costume, with his pinball hood and without. Thanks to an anonymous fan for these pics!) It’s been several months since the Colonial Theatre-Berkshire Theatre Festival schedule was announced and the
BTF readies “Tommy” – The Who’s rock opera at Colonial
(Updated 7/5) (Seen above is Randy Harrison in his Tommy costume, with his pinball hood and without. Thanks to an anonymous fan for these pics!) It’s been several months since the Colonial Theatre-Berkshire Theatre Festival schedule was announced and the
3 World Premieres, 4 Classics, 3 Musicals in Berkshire Theatre Festival 2011 Season – Part II
When the Berkshire Theatre Festival (BTF) and Colonial Theatre decided to get married, great things were promised. At a news briefing today we got a look at how the couple is doing. They have not yet made it legal, (the
3 World Premieres, 4 Classics, 3 Musicals in Berkshire Theatre Festival 2011 Season – Part II
When the Berkshire Theatre Festival (BTF) and Colonial Theatre decided to get married, great things were promised. At a news briefing today we got a look at how the couple is doing. They have not yet made it legal, (the
The Colonial Theatre announces adventuresome 2011 season – Part III
If ever there was a born-again theatre, Pittsfield’s Colonial Theatre is it. Rescued from disuse half a dozen years ago, the theatre has had to learn how to endear itself to the community all over again, and like any toddler,
The Colonial Theatre announces adventuresome 2011 season – Part III
If ever there was a born-again theatre, Pittsfield’s Colonial Theatre is it. Rescued from disuse half a dozen years ago, the theatre has had to learn how to endear itself to the community all over again, and like any toddler,
Beckett estate forbids post-Katrina “Waiting for Godot” in North Adams
Last year MCLA Presents announced a performance of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot by an African American company, the one who performed it throughout New Orleans’ Ninth Ward to great acclaim. A few weeks ago we learned that instead the
Beckett estate forbids post-Katrina “Waiting for Godot” in North Adams
Last year MCLA Presents announced a performance of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot by an African American company, the one who performed it throughout New Orleans’ Ninth Ward to great acclaim. A few weeks ago we learned that instead the
F. Murray Abraham brings his updated, remarkable Shylock to Boston
The Theatre for a New Audience’s (TNA) version of The Merchant of Venice is set in modern times, modern dress, but other than that, the Shakespearian classic remains scalding in intensity, unscathed by the contemporary setting. Other attempts at updating
F. Murray Abraham brings his updated, remarkable Shylock to Boston
The Theatre for a New Audience’s (TNA) version of The Merchant of Venice is set in modern times, modern dress, but other than that, the Shakespearian classic remains scalding in intensity, unscathed by the contemporary setting. Other attempts at updating
Goodspeed’s 2011 musicals bracket, fill out Berkshire season
Getting to East Haddam, Connecticut isn’t exactly a short drive down Route 7, but the parking lot at the Goodspeed Opera House always has parked cars with Massachusetts plates on them. Nearest to them are those of us who live
Goodspeed’s 2011 musicals bracket, fill out Berkshire season
Getting to East Haddam, Connecticut isn’t exactly a short drive down Route 7, but the parking lot at the Goodspeed Opera House always has parked cars with Massachusetts plates on them. Nearest to them are those of us who live
400 Percussion instruments to explore Pulsars, Space in “Le Noir de l’Étoile” at EMPAC
Composer Gérard Grisey (1946-1998) was amazing. In Le noir de l’étoile, for 6 percussionists, tape, and live electronics (1989–90) he created a composition that recreates the sounds of space (so to speak – space is actually silent at our normal
400 Percussion instruments to explore Pulsars, Space in “Le Noir de l’Étoile” at EMPAC
Composer Gérard Grisey (1946-1998) was amazing. In Le noir de l’étoile, for 6 percussionists, tape, and live electronics (1989–90) he created a composition that recreates the sounds of space (so to speak – space is actually silent at our normal
Live on Stage: Hemingway’s “The Sun Also Rises” from Elevator Repair Service
The theatre company known as Elevator Repair Service (ERS) is one of the handful of great avant garde theatre companies that you should not only know about, but make a point to see. Especially if you enjoy literature adaptations and
Live on Stage: Hemingway’s “The Sun Also Rises” from Elevator Repair Service
The theatre company known as Elevator Repair Service (ERS) is one of the handful of great avant garde theatre companies that you should not only know about, but make a point to see. Especially if you enjoy literature adaptations and
Nostalgic, family friendly “Forever Plaid” is a time capsule to treasure
Before music rocked and rolled or developed its deep beats, it had other things. Hummable melodies. Lyrics that made you want to snuggle with your sweetie pie. Four part harmony. And dare I mention it…good taste. The 1950′s were a
Nostalgic, family friendly “Forever Plaid” is a time capsule to treasure
Before music rocked and rolled or developed its deep beats, it had other things. Hummable melodies. Lyrics that made you want to snuggle with your sweetie pie. Four part harmony. And dare I mention it…good taste. The 1950′s were a
Celebrating St. Patrick Day with Jury’s Irish Cabaret
If you were in Ireland, you would know about – and love – Jury’s Irish Cabaret which has been delighting the locals for as long as people can remember. Jury’s Irish Cabaret arrives in the Berkshires for a one night
Celebrating St. Patrick Day with Jury’s Irish Cabaret
If you were in Ireland, you would know about – and love – Jury’s Irish Cabaret which has been delighting the locals for as long as people can remember. Jury’s Irish Cabaret arrives in the Berkshires for a one night
Main Street Stage nurturing Berkshire comic talent via open mic and RBIT
It seems that Main Street Stage, the little theatre than could, is not only doing serious plays, but also is finding it worthwhile to share theatre time with the Berkshire’s emerging comedic talent. They have now designated the first Friday’s
Main Street Stage nurturing Berkshire comic talent via open mic and RBIT
It seems that Main Street Stage, the little theatre than could, is not only doing serious plays, but also is finding it worthwhile to share theatre time with the Berkshire’s emerging comedic talent. They have now designated the first Friday’s
Economy version of “Hamlet” the perfect vehicle for young actors to take on the road
Of all the Shakespeare plays, Hamlet is especially appealing to both younger actors and audiences. Its title character is younger, searching for answers, and the play itself is not overly long. It travels well, and thanks to another timely $25,000
Economy version of “Hamlet” the perfect vehicle for young actors to take on the road
Of all the Shakespeare plays, Hamlet is especially appealing to both younger actors and audiences. Its title character is younger, searching for answers, and the play itself is not overly long. It travels well, and thanks to another timely $25,000
Quirky “Mormons, Mothers and Monsters” will get Barrington Stage Premiere
Composer Will Aronson caught my attention last Labor Day with several songs from his work in process Mormons, Mothers and Monsters. Shown above are some of the thousands of Mormon missionaries, many of whom live conflicted lives that can provide
Quirky “Mormons, Mothers and Monsters” will get Barrington Stage Premiere
Composer Will Aronson caught my attention last Labor Day with several songs from his work in process Mormons, Mothers and Monsters. Shown above are some of the thousands of Mormon missionaries, many of whom live conflicted lives that can provide
