Monthly Archives: July 2011
Tanglewood Aug. 12-16 (Week 6) – Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos Returns with Pepe Romero
(Seen above: conductor Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos) FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 – MAESTRO FRÜHBECK DE BURGOS AND PEPE ROMERO JOIN THE BSO IN SPANISH PROGRAM Maestro Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos returns for the second week in a row to lead the BSO in
Tanglewood Aug. 12-16 (Week 6) – Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos Returns with Pepe Romero
(Seen above: conductor Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos) FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 – MAESTRO FRÜHBECK DE BURGOS AND PEPE ROMERO JOIN THE BSO IN SPANISH PROGRAM Maestro Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos returns for the second week in a row to lead the BSO in
Review: She Stoops to Conquer is Flawless Fun at Williamstown Theatre Festival
It appears that nothing inspires Nicholas Martin’s creativity more than a cherished theatrical chestnut. Last year he staged a fresh but honest Our Town, and this Summer, it is the 238-year-old Oliver Goldsmith play, She Stoops to Conquer. The first
Review: She Stoops to Conquer is Flawless Fun at Williamstown Theatre Festival
It appears that nothing inspires Nicholas Martin’s creativity more than a cherished theatrical chestnut. Last year he staged a fresh but honest Our Town, and this Summer, it is the 238-year-old Oliver Goldsmith play, She Stoops to Conquer. The first
Unique comedy voice of Matt Hoverman to be heard when BPL reads “The Glint”
Many actors are funnier offstage than on since there is something inside them that prompts them to adopt hilarious unreal personalities as they go about daily life. They love to try out their roles on people. One of those comedic
Unique comedy voice of Matt Hoverman to be heard when BPL reads “The Glint”
Many actors are funnier offstage than on since there is something inside them that prompts them to adopt hilarious unreal personalities as they go about daily life. They love to try out their roles on people. One of those comedic
Classic Musicals from the past featured at Colonial’s Free Musical Matinees
For lovers of musicals, especially the glorious old fashioned kind with familiar stories and melodies, there is good news today. The Berkshire Theatre Festival has announced Musical Mondays, an exciting expansion of their popular Friday Play Reading Series. (Seen above
Classic Musicals from the past featured at Colonial’s Free Musical Matinees
For lovers of musicals, especially the glorious old fashioned kind with familiar stories and melodies, there is good news today. The Berkshire Theatre Festival has announced Musical Mondays, an exciting expansion of their popular Friday Play Reading Series. (Seen above
Memo to Kate Maguire: Six More Shows that could fill the Colonial Theatre
Last night I dreamed that Kate Maguire and Simon Shaw at the Colonial Theatre asked me what kind of acts to book. Of course there is nothing wrong with what they are doing now, but given she asked (in my
Memo to Kate Maguire: Six More Shows that could fill the Colonial Theatre
Last night I dreamed that Kate Maguire and Simon Shaw at the Colonial Theatre asked me what kind of acts to book. Of course there is nothing wrong with what they are doing now, but given she asked (in my
The Best of Enemies (Oct. 5-16) at Barrington Stage is compelling theatre at its best
(The Best of Enemies returns for a limited run October 5-16, 2011.) Let there be no doubt that The Best of Enemies with Aisha Hinds (l) and John Bedford Lloyd (r) is one of the most important historical plays about
The Best of Enemies (Oct. 5-16) at Barrington Stage is compelling theatre at its best
(The Best of Enemies returns for a limited run October 5-16, 2011.) Let there be no doubt that The Best of Enemies with Aisha Hinds (l) and John Bedford Lloyd (r) is one of the most important historical plays about
Donizetti’s “Don Pasquale” Aug 12-18 at nearby Hubbard Hall Opera Theater
Slowly the word has spread through the Berkshires, there is still great opera in the area, in a very old performing venue called Hubbard Hall, and they perform their classics with love, energy and fidelity. Editor’s Note: I was able
Donizetti’s “Don Pasquale” Aug 12-18 at nearby Hubbard Hall Opera Theater
Slowly the word has spread through the Berkshires, there is still great opera in the area, in a very old performing venue called Hubbard Hall, and they perform their classics with love, energy and fidelity. Editor’s Note: I was able
“Broadway in the Berkshires” Spectacular to pull out all the stops on August 15
A Scintillating Line up of Performers In our gallery above, more than a dozen fresh, talented singers and dancers entice you to join them for the fun evening of the summer, a salute to Broadway in the Berkshires. With your
“Broadway in the Berkshires” Spectacular to pull out all the stops on August 15
A Scintillating Line up of Performers In our gallery above, more than a dozen fresh, talented singers and dancers entice you to join them for the fun evening of the summer, a salute to Broadway in the Berkshires. With your
A rare and fabulous evening: Tommy Tune on stage at the Colonial Theatre
Nine-time Tony Award winner Tommy Tune is bringing his legendary show Steps in Time: A Broadway Biography in Song and Dance Featuring The Manhattan Rhythm Kings to the Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, MA for one performance on Thursday, August 11
A rare and fabulous evening: Tommy Tune on stage at the Colonial Theatre
Nine-time Tony Award winner Tommy Tune is bringing his legendary show Steps in Time: A Broadway Biography in Song and Dance Featuring The Manhattan Rhythm Kings to the Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, MA for one performance on Thursday, August 11
3e étage Brings Dancers and Soloists of Paris Opera Ballet to Becket
Classical virtuosity and wit are the hallmarks of 3e étage, a contemporary ballet ensemble formed by and featuring dancers and soloists of the legendary Paris Opera Ballet. The company was named for the third floor (3e étage) of the illustrious
3e étage Brings Dancers and Soloists of Paris Opera Ballet to Becket
Classical virtuosity and wit are the hallmarks of 3e étage, a contemporary ballet ensemble formed by and featuring dancers and soloists of the legendary Paris Opera Ballet. The company was named for the third floor (3e étage) of the illustrious
Tina Packer is one Red Hot Patriot in Molly Ivins comedy at Shakespeare & Company
“I write and do these things because I can’t help myself, but most of it’s just back-talk I wish I’d said to my father.” – Molly Ivins Red Hot Patriot: the kick-ass wit of molly ivins Slip on your cowboy
Tina Packer is one Red Hot Patriot in Molly Ivins comedy at Shakespeare & Company
“I write and do these things because I can’t help myself, but most of it’s just back-talk I wish I’d said to my father.” – Molly Ivins Red Hot Patriot: the kick-ass wit of molly ivins Slip on your cowboy
At the Berkshire Theatre Festival: Greg Keller’s Dutch Masters is not an easy play
In several pre-show descriptions of Greg Keller’s new play Dutch Masters, ticket buyers are told that they will be taken on a “plot-driven roller coaster ride.” But for this rider, there will be no re-ride. It was a rough and
At the Berkshire Theatre Festival: Greg Keller’s Dutch Masters is not an easy play
In several pre-show descriptions of Greg Keller’s new play Dutch Masters, ticket buyers are told that they will be taken on a “plot-driven roller coaster ride.” But for this rider, there will be no re-ride. It was a rough and
Jenny Gerstein talks about “Touch(ed)” at Williamstown Theatre Festival (Begins Aug. 3)
Artistic Director Jenny Gersten announced today the full cast and creative team for Touch(ed), to be presented on the Nikos Stage as part of the 2011 Williamstown Theatre Festival (WTF). Touch(ed) will run from August 3rd, 2011 through August 14th,
Jenny Gerstein talks about “Touch(ed)” at Williamstown Theatre Festival (Begins Aug. 3)
Artistic Director Jenny Gersten announced today the full cast and creative team for Touch(ed), to be presented on the Nikos Stage as part of the 2011 Williamstown Theatre Festival (WTF). Touch(ed) will run from August 3rd, 2011 through August 14th,
Jonah Bokaer offers two US Premieres (Recess and Why Patterns) at Jacob’s Pillow
Jonah Bokaer (seen above in Why Patterns; photo Robert Benschopis) is known as one of the renaissance men of contemporary dance since he can not be typecast as “just” a choreographer or dancer. In fact Bokaer brings a surprising, innovative
Jonah Bokaer offers two US Premieres (Recess and Why Patterns) at Jacob’s Pillow
Jonah Bokaer (seen above in Why Patterns; photo Robert Benschopis) is known as one of the renaissance men of contemporary dance since he can not be typecast as “just” a choreographer or dancer. In fact Bokaer brings a surprising, innovative
Backstage Drama at “Mormons, Mothers and Monsters” Almost Derails Show
When the new musical Mormons, Mothers and Monsters had its opening Wednesday night at Barrington’s Stage 2, few people – even in the cast – knew that the “Mother” of the show, Jill Abramovitz was pushing through a serious throat
Backstage Drama at “Mormons, Mothers and Monsters” Almost Derails Show
When the new musical Mormons, Mothers and Monsters had its opening Wednesday night at Barrington’s Stage 2, few people – even in the cast – knew that the “Mother” of the show, Jill Abramovitz was pushing through a serious throat
Review: Williamstown Theatre Festival’s “A Dolls House” Disappoints
This unusual staging of A Doll’s House might work on film. Done that way we might have been better able to see it, hear it and enjoy it. For example, in the scene above you see the children playing in
Review: Williamstown Theatre Festival’s “A Dolls House” Disappoints
This unusual staging of A Doll’s House might work on film. Done that way we might have been better able to see it, hear it and enjoy it. For example, in the scene above you see the children playing in
Ridiculously Funny “The Hound of the Baskervilles” Knocks ‘em Dead at Shakespeare & Company
When a critic sees a show, the next day they will write a review which will either laud or excoriate the performance. But there are days when even the most persnickety pundit just wants to have fun. People are very
Ridiculously Funny “The Hound of the Baskervilles” Knocks ‘em Dead at Shakespeare & Company
When a critic sees a show, the next day they will write a review which will either laud or excoriate the performance. But there are days when even the most persnickety pundit just wants to have fun. People are very
Interview (Part Two): Randy Harrison and his life beyond the Berkshires
This interview copyright © Larry Murray, 2011. Reproduction without permission strictly forbidden. If you wish to share this article, please link to it, do not steal it. Photo above by Jaime Davidson, courtesy Berkshire Theatre Festival. In Part One of this
Interview (Part Two): Randy Harrison and his life beyond the Berkshires
This interview copyright © Larry Murray, 2011. Reproduction without permission strictly forbidden. If you wish to share this article, please link to it, do not steal it. Photo above by Jaime Davidson, courtesy Berkshire Theatre Festival. In Part One of this
