Author Archives: Larry Murray
Mothers as Artists – Out of the Mouths of Babes celebrates Women Writers
The March 2nd event, “Out of the Mouths of Babes: An Evening of Mothers Reading to Others,” will bring together several writers who, in the process of raising children, found richness, solace, and even an artistic identity in the details. Hear from those who reinvented themselves, and then go do it yourself. Click on the laundry line for details.
Mothers as Artists – Out of the Mouths of Babes celebrates Women Writers
The March 2nd event, “Out of the Mouths of Babes: An Evening of Mothers Reading to Others,” will bring together several writers who, in the process of raising children, found richness, solace, and even an artistic identity in the details. Hear from those who reinvented themselves, and then go do it yourself. Click on the laundry line for details.
Valentine’s Weekend with a Pulitzer Prize Winner and Shakespeare & Company
The Learned Ladies of Molière’s masterful and frothy farce kick it up a notch with a Valentine’s weekend chocked full of not only outrageous comedy but delicious and decadent brunch fare, and a special Talkback treat with double Pulitzer Prize winner and translator of the comedy, the Berkshire’s own Richard Wilbur. Point and/or click on the heart above.
Valentine’s Weekend with a Pulitzer Prize Winner and Shakespeare & Company
The Learned Ladies of Molière’s masterful and frothy farce kick it up a notch with a Valentine’s weekend chocked full of not only outrageous comedy but delicious and decadent brunch fare, and a special Talkback treat with double Pulitzer Prize winner and translator of the comedy, the Berkshire’s own Richard Wilbur. Point and/or click on the heart above.
Planning Ahead: Cohoes (NY) Music Hall Announces its 2012-13 Shows
With ten shows planned for their tenth anniversary, the Cohoes Music Hall and C-R Productions continue the madcap pace of new musicals in the historic old house. Click on the image above to read about their choices.
Planning Ahead: Cohoes (NY) Music Hall Announces its 2012-13 Shows
With ten shows planned for their tenth anniversary, the Cohoes Music Hall and C-R Productions continue the madcap pace of new musicals in the historic old house. Click on the image above to read about their choices.
“Legally Blonde” plus 7 more Musicals on tap for the Mac-Haydn Theatre in 2012
At the Mac you are sure to find something to love in their 2012 slate of light summer musicals. All upbeat, it’s the summer straw hat circuit as it used to be, and they have the grey haired heads in the audience to prove it. Click on those lips for a peek at what they have planned.
“Legally Blonde” plus 7 more Musicals on tap for the Mac-Haydn Theatre in 2012
At the Mac you are sure to find something to love in their 2012 slate of light summer musicals. All upbeat, it’s the summer straw hat circuit as it used to be, and they have the grey haired heads in the audience to prove it. Click on those lips for a peek at what they have planned.
The Berkshire-Chicago Connection: “The Iceman Cometh” at the Goodman
Many in the Berkshires are planning to travel to Chicago this spring where Robert Falls will direct Eugene O’Neill’s epic portrait of hope and disillusionment starring three great actors who have also appeared here. Click the image above for the scoop.
The Berkshire-Chicago Connection: “The Iceman Cometh” at the Goodman
Many in the Berkshires are planning to travel to Chicago this spring where Robert Falls will direct Eugene O’Neill’s epic portrait of hope and disillusionment starring three great actors who have also appeared here. Click the image above for the scoop.
Gilbert & Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance at Cohoes, NY Music Hall Feb. 9-19
The Pirates of Penzance (or, The Slave of Duty) is about to take the stage at the legendary Cohoes, New York Music Hall. It is a reasonable distance from the Berkshires, and worth the trip to see John Farchione. Click on his pic for some reasons why.
Gilbert & Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance at Cohoes, NY Music Hall Feb. 9-19
The Pirates of Penzance (or, The Slave of Duty) is about to take the stage at the legendary Cohoes, New York Music Hall. It is a reasonable distance from the Berkshires, and worth the trip to see John Farchione. Click on his pic for some reasons why.
China’s most celebrated dancer Jin Xing is transgendered, original, rarely seen
The Jin Xing Dance Theatre makes a rare appearance in the USA in Great Barrington, at the Mahaiwe on Friday, February 10 at 8:00pm. And as interesting as the transgender story of Jin Xing may be, it’s the dance that will have everyone talking. Click on the photo of Jin for a fascinating preview.
China’s most celebrated dancer Jin Xing is transgendered, original, rarely seen
The Jin Xing Dance Theatre makes a rare appearance in the USA in Great Barrington, at the Mahaiwe on Friday, February 10 at 8:00pm. And as interesting as the transgender story of Jin Xing may be, it’s the dance that will have everyone talking. Click on the photo of Jin for a fascinating preview.
“The Misanthrope” will be a Humanitarian for one night as WTF helps Higher Ground
A reading of Moliere’s The Misanthrop will benefit Higher Ground, a Williamstown community organization that was formed after TS Irene displaced many from the Spruces. Click on image above for the story as to how this came about.
“The Misanthrope” will be a Humanitarian for one night as WTF helps Higher Ground
A reading of Moliere’s The Misanthrop will benefit Higher Ground, a Williamstown community organization that was formed after TS Irene displaced many from the Spruces. Click on image above for the story as to how this came about.
Met Opera’s Live in HD “Götterdämmerung” Completes Ring Cycle, assisted by the Valhalla machine
Saturday, February 11, 2012 is going to be quite a day, because starting at noon, and running six hours from start to finish is the final installment of Wagner’s Ring Cycle transmitted Live in HD by the Met. Read all about the spectacle by clicking on the doomed lovers above.
Met Opera’s Live in HD “Götterdämmerung” Completes Ring Cycle, assisted by the Valhalla machine
Saturday, February 11, 2012 is going to be quite a day, because starting at noon, and running six hours from start to finish is the final installment of Wagner’s Ring Cycle transmitted Live in HD by the Met. Read all about the spectacle by clicking on the doomed lovers above.
North Adams Winterfest takes place Feb. 25
Highlights include: Ice sculpture on Main Street, A chowder competition between 12-2 at various downtown locations, horse drawn wagon rides, trolley rides, and more. Click on the snowflake logo for more info.
North Adams Winterfest takes place Feb. 25
Highlights include: Ice sculpture on Main Street, A chowder competition between 12-2 at various downtown locations, horse drawn wagon rides, trolley rides, and more. Click on the snowflake logo for more info.
10×10 Celebrates Pittsfield and its people, its shops, and its cultural life
This is the festival with everything. 10-minute Tangos at Pittsfield Bra and Girl, poets at the Y Bar and “Local Ink” at Shawn’s Barber Shop, plus 10 ten-minute plays at Barrington Stage. Ciick on the ten playwrights above to see the complete schedule.
10×10 Celebrates Pittsfield and its people, its shops, and its cultural life
This is the festival with everything. 10-minute Tangos at Pittsfield Bra and Girl, poets at the Y Bar and “Local Ink” at Shawn’s Barber Shop, plus 10 ten-minute plays at Barrington Stage. Ciick on the ten playwrights above to see the complete schedule.
Tarbox Ramblers Promise a Night of Blues, Rock and the Unexpected to the Unicorn Theatre Feb. 18
At any given Tarbox show the audience is likely to hear thickets of gorgeous backwater guitar, followed by fierce waves of percussion in call-and response drum-and-vocal songs, followed in turn by timeless lightning-in-a-bottle laments. It’s music that will move you. Click on their logo above to read our preview.
Tarbox Ramblers Promise a Night of Blues, Rock and the Unexpected to the Unicorn Theatre Feb. 18
At any given Tarbox show the audience is likely to hear thickets of gorgeous backwater guitar, followed by fierce waves of percussion in call-and response drum-and-vocal songs, followed in turn by timeless lightning-in-a-bottle laments. It’s music that will move you. Click on their logo above to read our preview.
Screened and Dissected: Wong Kar-Wai, Hong Kong Cinema Master
On Tuesday, February 21, Images Cinema will host free film screenings of two Wong Kar-Wai classics, “Fallen Angels” (3pm) and “In the Mood for Love” (5pm). Then on Thursday, February 23 at 7pm, Professor of Chinese, Haili Kong of Swarthmore
Screened and Dissected: Wong Kar-Wai, Hong Kong Cinema Master
On Tuesday, February 21, Images Cinema will host free film screenings of two Wong Kar-Wai classics, “Fallen Angels” (3pm) and “In the Mood for Love” (5pm). Then on Thursday, February 23 at 7pm, Professor of Chinese, Haili Kong of Swarthmore
Thrillers, musicals, drama, farce and Dr. Ruth set stage for the Barrington Stage Co. 2012 Season
Barrington Stage Company isn’t resting on its laurels. It has once again shaken up all the theatrical ingredients and come up with a menu of plays and musicals that bodes well for the coming Spring, Summer and Fall. Click on Julianne Boyd above to go to our full preview.
Thrillers, musicals, drama, farce and Dr. Ruth set stage for the Barrington Stage Co. 2012 Season
Barrington Stage Company isn’t resting on its laurels. It has once again shaken up all the theatrical ingredients and come up with a menu of plays and musicals that bodes well for the coming Spring, Summer and Fall. Click on Julianne Boyd above to go to our full preview.
Tickets for James Taylor, Boston Symphony, all 2012 Tanglewood Events Now on Sale
Those coveted tickets for James Taylor’s shed concerts at Tanglewood go on sale, as do all BSO tickets, on Sunday January 29 at 10 am. There have been additions to the lineup, too, including Chick Corea, Gary Burton and many others. Click on the lawn above for a complete update.
Tickets for James Taylor, Boston Symphony, all 2012 Tanglewood Events Now on Sale
Those coveted tickets for James Taylor’s shed concerts at Tanglewood go on sale, as do all BSO tickets, on Sunday January 29 at 10 am. There have been additions to the lineup, too, including Chick Corea, Gary Burton and many others. Click on the lawn above for a complete update.
Broadway comes to TV, NBC’s “Smash” is “Glee” for Grownups
Soon to be the lips of millions, the new television series Smash is about to change America’s perception of live theatre. It’s going to do more to develop new and younger audiences than even High School Musical or Glee. In fact, this is Glee for grownups. The first pilot episode airs on NBC on February 6. Produced by Steven Spielberg, it is written by Theresa Rebeck and has a great cast. Click on photo for story and pilot episode.
Broadway comes to TV, NBC’s “Smash” is “Glee” for Grownups
Soon to be the lips of millions, the new television series Smash is about to change America’s perception of live theatre. It’s going to do more to develop new and younger audiences than even High School Musical or Glee. In fact, this is Glee for grownups. The first pilot episode airs on NBC on February 6. Produced by Steven Spielberg, it is written by Theresa Rebeck and has a great cast. Click on photo for story and pilot episode.
Turtle Island Quartet plays Jimi Hendrix at the Colonial
Turtle Island Quartet plays Hendrix as you’ve never heard him before on Friday, February 17th at 8 pm at The Colonial. Bridging generations and centuries, it breaks down the divide between rock, jazz, blues and classical. Click photo for video snippet and full story.
Turtle Island Quartet plays Jimi Hendrix at the Colonial
Turtle Island Quartet plays Hendrix as you’ve never heard him before on Friday, February 17th at 8 pm at The Colonial. Bridging generations and centuries, it breaks down the divide between rock, jazz, blues and classical. Click photo for video snippet and full story.
