Monthly Archives: May 2011
“Zero Hour” Extended, “Avalanche” Survives at Barrington Stage Company
As Barrington Stage Company’s (BSC) production of “Zero Hour” concludes the second week of its three week run, the word of mouth has gotten a bit out of hand. It seems that those who see this one-man show that recreates
“Zero Hour” Extended, “Avalanche” Survives at Barrington Stage Company
As Barrington Stage Company’s (BSC) production of “Zero Hour” concludes the second week of its three week run, the word of mouth has gotten a bit out of hand. It seems that those who see this one-man show that recreates
Colonial Preview: 25 Centuries Later, Golden Dragon Acrobats Still Amaze, Delight all Ages
With a history that stretches back two and a half millennia, The Golden Dragon Acrobats of China bring their timeless skills and traditions to the Pittsfield’s Colonial Theatre for two performances on June 11 at 2PM and 7PM. Marked by
Colonial Preview: 25 Centuries Later, Golden Dragon Acrobats Still Amaze, Delight all Ages
With a history that stretches back two and a half millennia, The Golden Dragon Acrobats of China bring their timeless skills and traditions to the Pittsfield’s Colonial Theatre for two performances on June 11 at 2PM and 7PM. Marked by
Latest from Solid Sound Festival: Single Day Tickets, NYC and Boston Buses to Mass MoCA, New Exhibits
From the News Desk: The Solid Sound Festival is now offering single-day tickets for the fast-approaching three-day gathering of music, art, comedy and community in the scenic Berkshire mountains. (Three day all-festival passes are also still available.) Solid Sound takes
Latest from Solid Sound Festival: Single Day Tickets, NYC and Boston Buses to Mass MoCA, New Exhibits
From the News Desk: The Solid Sound Festival is now offering single-day tickets for the fast-approaching three-day gathering of music, art, comedy and community in the scenic Berkshire mountains. (Three day all-festival passes are also still available.) Solid Sound takes
BIFF Preview: Bill T. Jones Narrates Jacob’s Pillow Documentary, “Never Stand Still”
Filmed on location at Jacob’s Pillow and capturing some of the most famous and beloved people in dance, Never Stand Still will get a very early screening on June 4 at BIFF, the Berkshire International Film Festival. It will unspool
BIFF Preview: Bill T. Jones Narrates Jacob’s Pillow Documentary, “Never Stand Still”
Filmed on location at Jacob’s Pillow and capturing some of the most famous and beloved people in dance, Never Stand Still will get a very early screening on June 4 at BIFF, the Berkshire International Film Festival. It will unspool
BIFF Preview: Pittsfield’s Kent Jones Returns Home to screen Scorsese film on Elia Kazan
Kent Jones was born in the Berkshires, and when he was younger he worked in one of the first video stores. Even then people asked him for his film recommendations.Then he went on to college where he was not a
BIFF Preview: Pittsfield’s Kent Jones Returns Home to screen Scorsese film on Elia Kazan
Kent Jones was born in the Berkshires, and when he was younger he worked in one of the first video stores. Even then people asked him for his film recommendations.Then he went on to college where he was not a
Jenny Gersten Reveals More Main Stage Casts for 2011 Williamstown Theatre Festival
MAURA TIERNEY AND STEVEN WEBER TO STAR IN JON ROBIN BAITZ’S “THREE HOTELS” RICHARD EASTON, DONNA McKECHNIE, AND MORE JOIN THE 2011 SUMMER SEASON Artistic Director Jenny Gersten announced today additional casting for the Main Stage productions for the 2011
Jenny Gersten Reveals More Main Stage Casts for 2011 Williamstown Theatre Festival
MAURA TIERNEY AND STEVEN WEBER TO STAR IN JON ROBIN BAITZ’S “THREE HOTELS” RICHARD EASTON, DONNA McKECHNIE, AND MORE JOIN THE 2011 SUMMER SEASON Artistic Director Jenny Gersten announced today additional casting for the Main Stage productions for the 2011
Visibility begins with an effective Press Release – A Free Lesley Ann Beck Seminar
Free “How to Write a Press Release” workshop offered on June 2 When Berkshire creatives get together to hammer out a new show, project or idea, “Who wants to do the publicity” is usually the last question, just as “who
Visibility begins with an effective Press Release – A Free Lesley Ann Beck Seminar
Free “How to Write a Press Release” workshop offered on June 2 When Berkshire creatives get together to hammer out a new show, project or idea, “Who wants to do the publicity” is usually the last question, just as “who
Audience Favorite, “Guys and Dolls” to have long run at Barrington Stage Company
Guys and Dolls is the musical that has everything: an incredible score by Frank Loesser plus laughs, heartbreak, rivalry and redemption. The songs are great, and so is the dancing. So while it’s a bold and gutsy move to publicly
Audience Favorite, “Guys and Dolls” to have long run at Barrington Stage Company
Guys and Dolls is the musical that has everything: an incredible score by Frank Loesser plus laughs, heartbreak, rivalry and redemption. The songs are great, and so is the dancing. So while it’s a bold and gutsy move to publicly
Denver’s Princess Music and Laura Goldhamer Play Live Monday May 30 at Images Cinema
From the News Desk: When a band – or in this case two bands – play music that is both colorfully cinematic and totally original, where better to perform than in a cinema – with a few projections to complement
Denver’s Princess Music and Laura Goldhamer Play Live Monday May 30 at Images Cinema
From the News Desk: When a band – or in this case two bands – play music that is both colorfully cinematic and totally original, where better to perform than in a cinema – with a few projections to complement
Cole Porter Tribute with Sherri James Buxton and Friends June 2 at Colonial Theatre
From our News Desk: Returning for a second year, Sherri James Buxton will bring her show Songs from the Great American Songbook to the Colonial on June 2 for one performance at 7 PM. Tickets for the performance are $35,
Cole Porter Tribute with Sherri James Buxton and Friends June 2 at Colonial Theatre
From our News Desk: Returning for a second year, Sherri James Buxton will bring her show Songs from the Great American Songbook to the Colonial on June 2 for one performance at 7 PM. Tickets for the performance are $35,
Ted Shawn and His Men Dancers Revisited during 2nd Annual LGBT Weekend Out at Jacob’s Pillow
From the News Desk: Recently honored by President Barack Obama with a prestigious National Medal of Arts, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival will host its second annual “Weekend OUT” August 5–7, a weekend full of free events, performances, and tours. This
Ted Shawn and His Men Dancers Revisited during 2nd Annual LGBT Weekend Out at Jacob’s Pillow
From the News Desk: Recently honored by President Barack Obama with a prestigious National Medal of Arts, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival will host its second annual “Weekend OUT” August 5–7, a weekend full of free events, performances, and tours. This
Rollicking “Zero Hour” First Hit of 2011 Berkshire Theatre Season
This past weekend, with prophecies of Armageddon in the air, Saturday was a day of jokes vs. judgement, and the jokes won. Although declared a false prophet, Harold Camping’s well publicized prediction that the rapture would take place was correct,
Rollicking “Zero Hour” First Hit of 2011 Berkshire Theatre Season
This past weekend, with prophecies of Armageddon in the air, Saturday was a day of jokes vs. judgement, and the jokes won. Although declared a false prophet, Harold Camping’s well publicized prediction that the rapture would take place was correct,
Menotti’s “The Medium” to Travel from Cambridge to Saratoga, NY via Hubbard Hall
From our News Desk — Hubbard Hall Opera Theater (HHOT) will present the popular opera The Medium by Gian Carlo Menotti in Cambridge, New York on June 11 and in Saratoga, New York on June 12. It seems that the
Menotti’s “The Medium” to Travel from Cambridge to Saratoga, NY via Hubbard Hall
From our News Desk — Hubbard Hall Opera Theater (HHOT) will present the popular opera The Medium by Gian Carlo Menotti in Cambridge, New York on June 11 and in Saratoga, New York on June 12. It seems that the
Buke and Gass to shake up Mass MoCA on July 16
I am starting to think the answer to musical boredom is emanating from Brooklyn. That’s because the center of creative music in America is currently located on Park Bay Street between Henry Street & Clinton Street Brooklyn, NY. And when
Buke and Gass to shake up Mass MoCA on July 16
I am starting to think the answer to musical boredom is emanating from Brooklyn. That’s because the center of creative music in America is currently located on Park Bay Street between Henry Street & Clinton Street Brooklyn, NY. And when
Karla and Kelly Shook To Share Spotlight with Irving Berlin’s “I Love a Piano”
Behind the curtain of I Love a Piano are some real talented performers and delightful people. You can see them in the photo above: Andrea Dotto, Carl Hulden, Kelly Shook, Tim Quartier, John Saunders and Karla Shook perform in the
Karla and Kelly Shook To Share Spotlight with Irving Berlin’s “I Love a Piano”
Behind the curtain of I Love a Piano are some real talented performers and delightful people. You can see them in the photo above: Andrea Dotto, Carl Hulden, Kelly Shook, Tim Quartier, John Saunders and Karla Shook perform in the
Seven Hills Inn to Open new Summer Cabaret with an Irreverent song-filled “Ludwig Live”
What do PDQ Bach, Victor Borge, Anna Russell and Spike Jones all have in common? They all loved to spoof the classic icons of music. Today musical satire has been updated by young comedians like Aleksey Igudesman and Richard Hyung-Ki
Seven Hills Inn to Open new Summer Cabaret with an Irreverent song-filled “Ludwig Live”
What do PDQ Bach, Victor Borge, Anna Russell and Spike Jones all have in common? They all loved to spoof the classic icons of music. Today musical satire has been updated by young comedians like Aleksey Igudesman and Richard Hyung-Ki
The Little Cinema at Berkshire Museum shows La Scala’s “The Magic Flute”
Big change has arrived at the Berkshire Museum’s Little Cinema, and it is a sign that mass marketing does not serve all the public, and the growing need to reflect the tastes of a broader section of the Berkshire’s populace.
The Little Cinema at Berkshire Museum shows La Scala’s “The Magic Flute”
Big change has arrived at the Berkshire Museum’s Little Cinema, and it is a sign that mass marketing does not serve all the public, and the growing need to reflect the tastes of a broader section of the Berkshire’s populace.
The rich collection of musical theatre that surrounds the Berkshires: “Crazy for You,” “Cutman,” Sondheim, more
Oh, heretic! Oh, fickle theatre-goer! Imagine the editor of Berkshire on Stage leaving the Berkshires – the center of all things theatrical during the summer – to revel in some off-season guilty pleasures found not far from us. It was
The rich collection of musical theatre that surrounds the Berkshires: “Crazy for You,” “Cutman,” Sondheim, more
Oh, heretic! Oh, fickle theatre-goer! Imagine the editor of Berkshire on Stage leaving the Berkshires – the center of all things theatrical during the summer – to revel in some off-season guilty pleasures found not far from us. It was
