Monthly Archives: September 2011
WAM’s November Production of “Attic, Pearls and Three Fine Girls” Premiere
Thanks to WAM Theatre, in November you are going to have a chance to meet the three Fine sisters (seen above in photo by Enrico Spada) in a whacky and wonderful play with the unwieldy title of The Attic, the
WAM’s November Production of “Attic, Pearls and Three Fine Girls” Premiere
Thanks to WAM Theatre, in November you are going to have a chance to meet the three Fine sisters (seen above in photo by Enrico Spada) in a whacky and wonderful play with the unwieldy title of The Attic, the
Nobody can do the humor of David Sedaris as well as…well, David Sedaris
“If you aren’t cute, you may as well be clever.” David Sedaris (Me Talk Pretty One Day) David Sedaris is coming to the Colonial October 19. And not only is this David Sedaris one funny man, but he has reached that
Nobody can do the humor of David Sedaris as well as…well, David Sedaris
“If you aren’t cute, you may as well be clever.” David Sedaris (Me Talk Pretty One Day) David Sedaris is coming to the Colonial October 19. And not only is this David Sedaris one funny man, but he has reached that
Nietszche to Terry Gilliam: EMPAC Launches its Sci-Fi Film Series Oct. 6
Lovers of historic cinema – especially science fiction films – are abuzz over the programming for The Eternal Return film series which begins next week at RPI’s EMPAC (Experimental Media Performing Arts Center) in Troy, NY. The first screening is
Nietszche to Terry Gilliam: EMPAC Launches its Sci-Fi Film Series Oct. 6
Lovers of historic cinema – especially science fiction films – are abuzz over the programming for The Eternal Return film series which begins next week at RPI’s EMPAC (Experimental Media Performing Arts Center) in Troy, NY. The first screening is
Upright Citizens Brigade Brings Improv Comedy to Mass MoCA Oct. 8
From our News Desk: On Saturday, October 8, MASS MoCA will be the place to find what Conan O’Brien calls “the type of manic, original, inventive stuff I’m always interested in” when the Upright Citizens Brigade Touring Company brings two
Upright Citizens Brigade Brings Improv Comedy to Mass MoCA Oct. 8
From our News Desk: On Saturday, October 8, MASS MoCA will be the place to find what Conan O’Brien calls “the type of manic, original, inventive stuff I’m always interested in” when the Upright Citizens Brigade Touring Company brings two
The Best of Enemies (Best Drama of 2011) Returns to Barrington Stage Co October 5-16
(Seen above is John Bedford Lloyd as C. P. Ellis. Kevin Sprague Photo.) There were many memorable shows this past summer, but none more fascinating than The Best of Enemies which was named the “Best Drama” in our 2011 season
The Best of Enemies (Best Drama of 2011) Returns to Barrington Stage Co October 5-16
(Seen above is John Bedford Lloyd as C. P. Ellis. Kevin Sprague Photo.) There were many memorable shows this past summer, but none more fascinating than The Best of Enemies which was named the “Best Drama” in our 2011 season
Live Electronic Music from Montréal’s AKOUSMA festival at EMPAC Oct. 7
(Photo above of Pierre-Yves Macé) Presenting international works across the spectrum of electronic music, the upcoming EMPAC concert at RPI in Troy, NY, highlights selections from this year’s eighth annual AKOUSMA festival in Montréal. Pierre-Yves Macé (France), France Jobin (Canada),
Live Electronic Music from Montréal’s AKOUSMA festival at EMPAC Oct. 7
(Photo above of Pierre-Yves Macé) Presenting international works across the spectrum of electronic music, the upcoming EMPAC concert at RPI in Troy, NY, highlights selections from this year’s eighth annual AKOUSMA festival in Montréal. Pierre-Yves Macé (France), France Jobin (Canada),
The Met Live in HD – The Complete 2011-2012 Telecast Schedule
The Met Live in HD – Schedule for the 2011-12 Season The 2011-12 season of the award-winning series
The Met Live in HD – The Complete 2011-2012 Telecast Schedule
The Met Live in HD – Schedule for the 2011-12 Season The 2011-12 season of the award-winning series
Evening of Burlesque, Books at Bascom Lodge atop Mount Greylock Oct. 2
(Seen in the photo above: Kristen Gray (left) aka Miss B Havior and Karen Lee aka Mme. K) When the worlds of fine arts and burlesque meet, there is only one way to describe it: poetry in motion. And leave
Evening of Burlesque, Books at Bascom Lodge atop Mount Greylock Oct. 2
(Seen in the photo above: Kristen Gray (left) aka Miss B Havior and Karen Lee aka Mme. K) When the worlds of fine arts and burlesque meet, there is only one way to describe it: poetry in motion. And leave
Guitarist Richard Thompson, “Met and NT Live” Top October Mahaiwe Schedule
From Our News Desk: The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center will present an array of October programming, including an encore concert by returning guitar legend Richard Thompson (who is seen above) on October 14. The wildly popular “Live in HD” broadcasts
Guitarist Richard Thompson, “Met and NT Live” Top October Mahaiwe Schedule
From Our News Desk: The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center will present an array of October programming, including an encore concert by returning guitar legend Richard Thompson (who is seen above) on October 14. The wildly popular “Live in HD” broadcasts
Made in the Berkshires – A Lively Festival of the Arts – Coming Oct. 14-23
– From the Berkshire Theatre Group: Made in the Berkshires celebrates the creativity that is replete in the beautiful Berkshires. Showcasing the best of new plays, new literature and new music, Made in the Berkshires is a new event that celebrates the
Made in the Berkshires – A Lively Festival of the Arts – Coming Oct. 14-23
– From the Berkshire Theatre Group: Made in the Berkshires celebrates the creativity that is replete in the beautiful Berkshires. Showcasing the best of new plays, new literature and new music, Made in the Berkshires is a new event that celebrates the
The Love Show brings Soul, Gospel, Blues to Mass MoCA Oct. 1
(Seen above is Helga Davis, in a wonderful photo by Italian photographer Rita Antonioli) The Love Show digs its roots in Grace Lee Boggs’ declaration that “linking love and revolution is an idea whose time has come.” Five of New
The Love Show brings Soul, Gospel, Blues to Mass MoCA Oct. 1
(Seen above is Helga Davis, in a wonderful photo by Italian photographer Rita Antonioli) The Love Show digs its roots in Grace Lee Boggs’ declaration that “linking love and revolution is an idea whose time has come.” Five of New
Frank Rich will mix Entertainment and Politics on stage with WAMC’s Joe Donahue
Frank Rich. He’s coming to the Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield on Sunday, October 9 at 2pm. When the leaf peepers start to arrive they will be snapping up the remaining tickets, so think about getting your seats early. It’s not
Frank Rich will mix Entertainment and Politics on stage with WAMC’s Joe Donahue
Frank Rich. He’s coming to the Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield on Sunday, October 9 at 2pm. When the leaf peepers start to arrive they will be snapping up the remaining tickets, so think about getting your seats early. It’s not
Cheers and Jeers – The Best and Worst of Summer ’11 – A Berkshire Theatre Report Card
The theatre season that arrived with the Summer of 2011 was mostly upbeat, with more memorable plays and larger audiences than in 2010. All four Berkshire Theatre Companies are reporting million dollar years in ticket sales despite the nosedive going
Cheers and Jeers – The Best and Worst of Summer ’11 – A Berkshire Theatre Report Card
The theatre season that arrived with the Summer of 2011 was mostly upbeat, with more memorable plays and larger audiences than in 2010. All four Berkshire Theatre Companies are reporting million dollar years in ticket sales despite the nosedive going
Barrington Stage Simulcast Series Continues with Andy Borowitz, Barbara Walters and Paula Deen
From Our News Desk: Barrington Stage Company (BSC) continues the “Live from NY’s 92nd Street Y” Simulcasts with three programs for fall 2011. The popular satellite broadcast series enters its second year in the Berkshires, and brings thought provoking lectures,
Barrington Stage Simulcast Series Continues with Andy Borowitz, Barbara Walters and Paula Deen
From Our News Desk: Barrington Stage Company (BSC) continues the “Live from NY’s 92nd Street Y” Simulcasts with three programs for fall 2011. The popular satellite broadcast series enters its second year in the Berkshires, and brings thought provoking lectures,
Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Perennial Favorite “Cats” opens Cohoes (NY) Season
(Above is Tony Rivera as Rum Tum Tugger. Photo Theresa Thibodeau.) From September 8 to October 2 the spectacular musical Cats, the second longest running musical on Broadway kicks off the ninth season at Cohoes Music Hall. Cohoes is the
Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Perennial Favorite “Cats” opens Cohoes (NY) Season
(Above is Tony Rivera as Rum Tum Tugger. Photo Theresa Thibodeau.) From September 8 to October 2 the spectacular musical Cats, the second longest running musical on Broadway kicks off the ninth season at Cohoes Music Hall. Cohoes is the
New Berkshire Theatre Group Strengthens Marketing and PR Staffs, Sharpens Focus
Just a little over six months ago two of Berkshire County’s most venerable institutions announced their merger. The formerly independent Colonial Theatre and Berkshire Theatre Festival operations agreed to combine their organizations under a single board and unified management. The
New Berkshire Theatre Group Strengthens Marketing and PR Staffs, Sharpens Focus
Just a little over six months ago two of Berkshire County’s most venerable institutions announced their merger. The formerly independent Colonial Theatre and Berkshire Theatre Festival operations agreed to combine their organizations under a single board and unified management. The
Review: “War of the Worlds” is Entertaining, Historic and Closes Nov. 6
Seventy-three years ago, some six million Americans became unwitting victims of a Halloween joke. It was the night before Halloween, 1938. At 9 PM the Mercury Radio Theater began broadcasting Orson Welles’ radio adaptation of H. G. Wells’ War of
Review: “War of the Worlds” is Entertaining, Historic and Closes Nov. 6
Seventy-three years ago, some six million Americans became unwitting victims of a Halloween joke. It was the night before Halloween, 1938. At 9 PM the Mercury Radio Theater began broadcasting Orson Welles’ radio adaptation of H. G. Wells’ War of
Barrington Stage Company Looking Good, Has Million Dollar Year in Single Ticket Sales
(Seen above: Barrington Board President Mary Ann Quinson (left), and Artistic Director Julianne Boyd. Larry Murray photo. ) Barrington Stage Company (BSC), held its breath when it opened Guys and Dolls this past June 15 for an extended run, rolling
Barrington Stage Company Looking Good, Has Million Dollar Year in Single Ticket Sales
(Seen above: Barrington Board President Mary Ann Quinson (left), and Artistic Director Julianne Boyd. Larry Murray photo. ) Barrington Stage Company (BSC), held its breath when it opened Guys and Dolls this past June 15 for an extended run, rolling
