Monthly Archives: August 2011
William Finn to introduce new songs from the next big stars in musical theater Labor Day Weekend
At Barrington Stage, if Labor Day is about to arrive, so is William Finn and a whole stageful of new musical theatre masterpieces. In his annual grab bag of the year’s most promising new composers and lyricists there are always
William Finn to introduce new songs from the next big stars in musical theater Labor Day Weekend
At Barrington Stage, if Labor Day is about to arrive, so is William Finn and a whole stageful of new musical theatre masterpieces. In his annual grab bag of the year’s most promising new composers and lyricists there are always
The Trial of FDR Examines Choices in Time of War, Genocide at Pittsfield’s New Stage PAC
(Shown Above: Arthur Mandel (Jeff Kent) confronts FDR (Fred Thaler) over his policies during the Holocaust) This week the New Stage Performing Arts Center is offering the world premiere of “The Trial of Franklin Delano Roosevelt”,” by Edward Bernstein, which
The Trial of FDR Examines Choices in Time of War, Genocide at Pittsfield’s New Stage PAC
(Shown Above: Arthur Mandel (Jeff Kent) confronts FDR (Fred Thaler) over his policies during the Holocaust) This week the New Stage Performing Arts Center is offering the world premiere of “The Trial of Franklin Delano Roosevelt”,” by Edward Bernstein, which
Berkshire Theatre Group Plans Post-Hurricane Irene Parties at their Performances This Week
Thank goodness it is over. But many of us missed something. Lots of us were so busy battening down the hatches and lowering the mainsail that we didn’t get a chance to have a hurricane party. It’s a regular tradition
Berkshire Theatre Group Plans Post-Hurricane Irene Parties at their Performances This Week
Thank goodness it is over. But many of us missed something. Lots of us were so busy battening down the hatches and lowering the mainsail that we didn’t get a chance to have a hurricane party. It’s a regular tradition
“Join us”, says They Might Be Giants – Alt. Rock Pioneers to take over Mahaiwe Stage September 9
An impressive calendar of events for September and October has been announced for the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center. See the listings below. There is one event that particularly caught our fancy. And it is coming right up. On Friday, September
“Join us”, says They Might Be Giants – Alt. Rock Pioneers to take over Mahaiwe Stage September 9
An impressive calendar of events for September and October has been announced for the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center. See the listings below. There is one event that particularly caught our fancy. And it is coming right up. On Friday, September
Earbrains Kicks off EMPAC’s Fall Offerings – Sonic Research Underground
From our News Desk: On September 9, 2011 at 8 PM a rare underground concert of experimental and live electronic music will be performed in an accessible, above ground setting Genuine experimental music micro-cultures and artists usually fly beneath the
Earbrains Kicks off EMPAC’s Fall Offerings – Sonic Research Underground
From our News Desk: On September 9, 2011 at 8 PM a rare underground concert of experimental and live electronic music will be performed in an accessible, above ground setting Genuine experimental music micro-cultures and artists usually fly beneath the
Van Shields to be new Executive Director of Berkshire Museum, Effective Mid-September
(Photo above: All eyes will soon be on Van Shields. to see what new course the Berkshire Museum will take.) From our News Desk: Today the Trustees of Berkshire Museum announced the appointment of Van W. Shields as its new
Van Shields to be new Executive Director of Berkshire Museum, Effective Mid-September
(Photo above: All eyes will soon be on Van Shields. to see what new course the Berkshire Museum will take.) From our News Desk: Today the Trustees of Berkshire Museum announced the appointment of Van W. Shields as its new
Mass MoCA Plans Outdoor Dance Party Labor Day Weekend with I Love Vinyl
From Mass MoCA: One of the newest and hottest NYC dance parties, I Love Vinyl will bring its all-vinyl bash to Mass MoCA’s Courtyard C on Sunday, September 4, at 8 pm. With a group of world-renowned DJs and the
Mass MoCA Plans Outdoor Dance Party Labor Day Weekend with I Love Vinyl
From Mass MoCA: One of the newest and hottest NYC dance parties, I Love Vinyl will bring its all-vinyl bash to Mass MoCA’s Courtyard C on Sunday, September 4, at 8 pm. With a group of world-renowned DJs and the
The Drowsy Chaperone at Theater Barn is a Sweet Confection for Broadway Musical Fans
Continuing until September 4, the whole concept of the show The Drowsy Chaperone sounds sort of goofy, and it is. But it works. The musical has a simple premise, the Man in Chair (Craig Treubert) puts an original cast recording
The Drowsy Chaperone at Theater Barn is a Sweet Confection for Broadway Musical Fans
Continuing until September 4, the whole concept of the show The Drowsy Chaperone sounds sort of goofy, and it is. But it works. The musical has a simple premise, the Man in Chair (Craig Treubert) puts an original cast recording
Irene dampens Berkshire Sunday – but turns out to be more rainstorm than hurricane
(This story is being regularly updated.) While the rains caused significant flooding in Vermont and the Catskills, for the most part the Berkshire region suffered just the usual sort of flood events that come with big rainstorms. The rivers were
Irene dampens Berkshire Sunday – but turns out to be more rainstorm than hurricane
(This story is being regularly updated.) While the rains caused significant flooding in Vermont and the Catskills, for the most part the Berkshire region suffered just the usual sort of flood events that come with big rainstorms. The rivers were
Labor Day’s Marathon Studio Festival of Plays set for Shakespeare & Company
One of the most popular events each year at Shakespeare & Company is their annual Studio Festival of plays. Usually held over two days, Artistic Director Tony Simotes announced today that this year this labor of love for the theatre
Labor Day’s Marathon Studio Festival of Plays set for Shakespeare & Company
One of the most popular events each year at Shakespeare & Company is their annual Studio Festival of plays. Usually held over two days, Artistic Director Tony Simotes announced today that this year this labor of love for the theatre
The Buzz: Mari Andrejco in The Belle of Amherst in East Otis worth a special trip
As summer begins to wane, and with both the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Williamstown Theatre Festival folks already packing their cars to head back to their respective homes, the focus turns to the year-round Berkshire cultural organizations. And it is
The Buzz: Mari Andrejco in The Belle of Amherst in East Otis worth a special trip
As summer begins to wane, and with both the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Williamstown Theatre Festival folks already packing their cars to head back to their respective homes, the focus turns to the year-round Berkshire cultural organizations. And it is
Williamstown Theatre Festival wraps up its 2011 season with 3 Main Stage, 4 Nikos Shows and 40,000 attending
From our News Desk: With a month to go before the first day of Fall, the Williamstown Theatre Festival (WTF) brings down the curtain on its final week of the 2011 season, celebrating what they term “a summer of incredible
Williamstown Theatre Festival wraps up its 2011 season with 3 Main Stage, 4 Nikos Shows and 40,000 attending
From our News Desk: With a month to go before the first day of Fall, the Williamstown Theatre Festival (WTF) brings down the curtain on its final week of the 2011 season, celebrating what they term “a summer of incredible
“My Name is Asher Lev” is a Truly Remarkable Tale at Barrington Stage
What an amazing amount of wisdom and insight has been packed into the ninety minute play My Name is Asher Lev about a young Jewish painter growing up in a very orthodox household. This play is about being an orthodox
“My Name is Asher Lev” is a Truly Remarkable Tale at Barrington Stage
What an amazing amount of wisdom and insight has been packed into the ninety minute play My Name is Asher Lev about a young Jewish painter growing up in a very orthodox household. This play is about being an orthodox
Period of Adjustment at Berkshire Theatre Group displays Tennessee Williams gift for twisted comedy
In a lifetime of writing plays, (29 major, 21 one acts and 9 “apprentice” plays) Tennessee Williams only wrote one real comedy, and he even labeled Period of Adjustment a “serious” comedy. Although he foreshadowed the arrival of Neil Simon
Period of Adjustment at Berkshire Theatre Group displays Tennessee Williams gift for twisted comedy
In a lifetime of writing plays, (29 major, 21 one acts and 9 “apprentice” plays) Tennessee Williams only wrote one real comedy, and he even labeled Period of Adjustment a “serious” comedy. Although he foreshadowed the arrival of Neil Simon
You Better Sit Down: The Civilians Rule Williamstown Stage
(Seen in photo above are Robbie Collier Sublett, Jennifer R. Morris, Matthew Maher, Caitlin Miller in a photo by T. Charles Erickson.) Divorce. It's a messy business. But does it make for good theatre? The answer is a resounding yes.
You Better Sit Down: The Civilians Rule Williamstown Stage
(Seen in photo above are Robbie Collier Sublett, Jennifer R. Morris, Matthew Maher, Caitlin Miller in a photo by T. Charles Erickson.) Divorce. It's a messy business. But does it make for good theatre? The answer is a resounding yes.
“War of the Worlds” to mix stage, radio with song, dance and even a commercial break or two in Lenox
From our News Desk: “Ladies and Gentlemen, we interrupt our regular Shakespeare & Company advance preview to bring you this special news bulletin! For its Fall Foliage Season, S&Co. presents War of the Worlds, a tale of Martians and mass
“War of the Worlds” to mix stage, radio with song, dance and even a commercial break or two in Lenox
From our News Desk: “Ladies and Gentlemen, we interrupt our regular Shakespeare & Company advance preview to bring you this special news bulletin! For its Fall Foliage Season, S&Co. presents War of the Worlds, a tale of Martians and mass
Jacob’s Pillow Celebrates Mark Morris 30th Anniversary with Seven Performances, Free Talks
(Above: the Mark Morris Dance Group in Resurrection; photo Bruce Feeley) American dance master Mark Morris returns to Jacob’s Pillow to celebrate his company’s 30th anniversary with a seven performance engagement August 24-28. Mark Morris Dance Group (MMDG) performs Resurrection,
Jacob’s Pillow Celebrates Mark Morris 30th Anniversary with Seven Performances, Free Talks
(Above: the Mark Morris Dance Group in Resurrection; photo Bruce Feeley) American dance master Mark Morris returns to Jacob’s Pillow to celebrate his company’s 30th anniversary with a seven performance engagement August 24-28. Mark Morris Dance Group (MMDG) performs Resurrection,
Jacob’s Pillow Finale: Kyle Abraham and Camille A. Brown, together at last
From our News Desk: Things are going to get interesting when two very different creative talents meet to perform together at Jacob’s Pillow. (In our lead photo above: Kyle Abraham and Abraham.in.Motion; photo Steven Schreiber) Kyle Abraham and Camille A.
Jacob’s Pillow Finale: Kyle Abraham and Camille A. Brown, together at last
From our News Desk: Things are going to get interesting when two very different creative talents meet to perform together at Jacob’s Pillow. (In our lead photo above: Kyle Abraham and Abraham.in.Motion; photo Steven Schreiber) Kyle Abraham and Camille A.
