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About Larry Murray

Reporting on the arts in Berkshire On Stage is a passion. Having spent much of his working life in Boston and New York, he has always been an arts advocate, first as a writer, publicist, marketing director and then as an executive and administrator. His working life has been divided between for profit and non profit companies including smaller theatres, the Opera Company of Boston, the Boston Ballet, Warner Brothers, Universal Pictures, Theatre Development Fund, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. He is a founder of, and was for a decade the executive director for Arts Boston, an umbrella organization that helps make Boston's 150 arts organizations more accessible to the public. His reviews and opinions have been published in Berkshire on Stage, iBerkshires, Berkshire Fine Arts, the Boston Phoenix and the Boston Globe, among others.
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Dance Ticket Deals from American Ballet Theatre for NY Season NOW

The American Ballet Theatre 2012 Season is spectacular as always, and tickets can be had but at half price, they won’t last long. Read More…

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Dance Ticket Deals from American Ballet Theatre for NY Season NOW

The American Ballet Theatre 2012 Season is spectacular as always, and tickets can be had but at half price, they won’t last long. Read More…

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Early Bird Special: Half Price Advance Tickets for Private Lives at Huntington Theatre in Boston

Private Lives is a classic must-see in Boston, one of the funniest and most charming plays ever written. Read More…

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Early Bird Special: Half Price Advance Tickets for Private Lives at Huntington Theatre in Boston

Private Lives is a classic must-see in Boston, one of the funniest and most charming plays ever written. Read More…

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New Play, “Cassandra Speaks” about Journalist Dorothy Thompson Opens Shakespeare & Company 2012 Season

Dorothy Thompson is a truth-teller you will never forget, and someone who saw the world not only as it was, but as it soon would become. Read More…

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New Play, “Cassandra Speaks” about Journalist Dorothy Thompson Opens Shakespeare & Company 2012 Season

Dorothy Thompson is a truth-teller you will never forget, and someone who saw the world not only as it was, but as it soon would become. Read More…

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Expanding Audiences (Under 35) Major Goal of Berkshire Arts Organizations and Arts Boston

Connecting with younger people is a major goal of 27 Berkshire Cultural Organizations. Read More…

Young friends with arms raised in success

Expanding Audiences (Under 35) Major Goal of Berkshire Arts Organizations and Arts Boston

Connecting with younger people is a major goal of 27 Berkshire Cultural Organizations. Read More…

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A Rare Chance to Enjoy Mozart’s Colorful “Abduction from the Seraglio” in Saratoga, NY and Bennington, VT

Mozart’s The Abduction from the Seraglio is early Summer Offering from Hubbard Hall Opera Theatre. Read More…

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A Rare Chance to Enjoy Mozart’s Colorful “Abduction from the Seraglio” in Saratoga, NY and Bennington, VT

Mozart’s The Abduction from the Seraglio is early Summer Offering from Hubbard Hall Opera Theatre. Read More…

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New Claire Tow Theater – for New Plays Only – Opens at Lincoln Center

A new state-of-the-art theater at New York’s Lincoln Center is big news indeed, especially one dedicated to new plays and playwrights. Read More…

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New Claire Tow Theater – for New Plays Only – Opens at Lincoln Center

A new state-of-the-art theater at New York’s Lincoln Center is big news indeed, especially one dedicated to new plays and playwrights. Read More…

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Christine Ebersole, Michael Feinstein, Wynton Marsalis, Labor Day Boston Pops Added to Tanglewood 2012

Tanglewood 2012 has added a special Labor Day Pops Concert with Michael Feinstein and Christine Ebersole, plus the Wynton Marsalis Quintet on August 20. Read More…

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Christine Ebersole, Michael Feinstein, Wynton Marsalis, Labor Day Boston Pops Added to Tanglewood 2012

Tanglewood 2012 has added a special Labor Day Pops Concert with Michael Feinstein and Christine Ebersole, plus the Wynton Marsalis Quintet on August 20. Read More…

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Williamstown Theatre Festival adds Tyne Daly, Susie Essman, Lili Taylor to Summer’s Hot Shows List

Just announced, a host of Williamstown Theatre Fesival veterans and talented newcomers will light up their stage this summer. Read More…

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Williamstown Theatre Festival adds Tyne Daly, Susie Essman, Lili Taylor to Summer’s Hot Shows List

Just announced, a host of Williamstown Theatre Fesival veterans and talented newcomers will light up their stage this summer. Read More…

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The Wharton Salon 2012: The Inner House August 15-26

The Wharton Salon joins The Mount’s year-long celebration of Edith Wharton’s 150th birthday by putting Edith Wharton herself onstage this year in The Inner House. Read More…

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The Wharton Salon 2012: The Inner House August 15-26

The Wharton Salon joins The Mount’s year-long celebration of Edith Wharton’s 150th birthday by putting Edith Wharton herself onstage this year in The Inner House. Read More…

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Laurie Anderson to work on ‘Delusion’ as Artist in Residence at RPI’s EMPAC 2012-15

A true experimenter at the intersection of performance, media, and technology, Laurie Anderson will have the full resources of the state of the art EMPAC center at RPI in Troy, New York to work on her next major performance piece, ‘Delusion’. She will be Distinguished Artist in Residence for the next three years. Read More…

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Laurie Anderson to work on ‘Delusion’ as Artist in Residence at RPI’s EMPAC 2012-15

A true experimenter at the intersection of performance, media, and technology, Laurie Anderson will have the full resources of the state of the art EMPAC center at RPI in Troy, New York to work on her next major performance piece, ‘Delusion’. She will be Distinguished Artist in Residence for the next three years. Read More…

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MCC Rethinking Arts Support and Advocacy with Eye to Restored Funding, Cultural Economy

Ambitious new plans target growth of advocacy for, and support of the arts, humanities and sciences in Massachusetts. Read More…

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MCC Rethinking Arts Support and Advocacy with Eye to Restored Funding, Cultural Economy

Ambitious new plans target growth of advocacy for, and support of the arts, humanities and sciences in Massachusetts. Read More…

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Karl Jenkins’ Brilliant Requiem to Receive Major Production from Berkshire Lyric in Pittsfield

Without question, the most exciting musical event of the Spring, a solid and meaningful concert to hold us over until Tanglewood begins. Read More…

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Karl Jenkins’ Brilliant Requiem to Receive Major Production from Berkshire Lyric in Pittsfield

Without question, the most exciting musical event of the Spring, a solid and meaningful concert to hold us over until Tanglewood begins. Read More…

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Feel the Music, Hear the Dance as Flamenco Star Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca Light Up Mahaiwe

In Spain, spring is also Flamenco season as the spirits rise to the beat of stamping feet and passionate songs. At the Mahaiwe May 26 and 27. Read More…

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Feel the Music, Hear the Dance as Flamenco Star Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca Light Up Mahaiwe

In Spain, spring is also Flamenco season as the spirits rise to the beat of stamping feet and passionate songs. At the Mahaiwe May 26 and 27. Read More…

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Bettye LaVette Bares her Blues and Jives her Jazz – May 26 at the Colonial Theatre

The fabulous Bettye LaVette arrives in town with her stunning voice, and heartfelt delivery of music new and old. Read More…

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Bettye LaVette Bares her Blues and Jives her Jazz – May 26 at the Colonial Theatre

The fabulous Bettye LaVette arrives in town with her stunning voice, and heartfelt delivery of music new and old. Read More…

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‘Lungs’ Promises Another Breath of Fresh Air from Barrington Stage

With a torrent of words, wisdom and wit, ‘Lungs’ makes its New England Premiere on May 23 at Barrington Stage. Read More…

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‘Lungs’ Promises Another Breath of Fresh Air from Barrington Stage

With a torrent of words, wisdom and wit, ‘Lungs’ makes its New England Premiere on May 23 at Barrington Stage. Read More…

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Half Price Tickets for the Berkshires, Boston, Broadway and Beyond

Whether at home or away, you can enjoy wonderful shows while saving lots on the price of tickets. Read More…

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Half Price Tickets for the Berkshires, Boston, Broadway and Beyond

Whether at home or away, you can enjoy wonderful shows while saving lots on the price of tickets. Read More…

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Barrington Stage Company Plans Record Summer in 2012, The Full Schedule

On May 23, Barrington Stage Company begins its season with “Lungs” followed by two dozen events in the next six months that will keep their stages lit between now and October. Read More…

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Barrington Stage Company Plans Record Summer in 2012, The Full Schedule

On May 23, Barrington Stage Company begins its season with “Lungs” followed by two dozen events in the next six months that will keep their stages lit between now and October. Read More…

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Cupcake, A Mouth-Watering New Musical at Club Cafe in Boston, Begins May 10

Cupcake is a fun new musical to celebrate summer’s goodies opening at Club Cafe in Boston. Link to discount tickets, too. Read all about it. . Read More…

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Cupcake, A Mouth-Watering New Musical at Club Cafe in Boston, Begins May 10

Cupcake is a fun new musical to celebrate summer’s goodies opening at Club Cafe in Boston. Link to discount tickets, too. Read all about it. . Read More…

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Summer 2012 finds Mass MoCA Full of Surprises: Wilco, Bang on a Can, Alternate Theatre, Cabaret

Things familar, like Wilco, smash up against things unimaginable as Mass MoCA conflates great art with contemporary sensibilities.

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Summer 2012 finds Mass MoCA Full of Surprises: Wilco, Bang on a Can, Alternate Theatre, Cabaret

Things familar, like Wilco, smash up against things unimaginable as Mass MoCA conflates great art with contemporary sensibilities.

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Tanglewood Offers Discounts and Deals, too, like Free Lawn Tickets for those under 17

Tanglewood at a Discount? It’s possible, though mostly for lawn tickets and open rehearsals. Seats in the shed still command full price for the most part. Read More…

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Tanglewood Offers Discounts and Deals, too, like Free Lawn Tickets for those under 17

Tanglewood at a Discount? It’s possible, though mostly for lawn tickets and open rehearsals. Seats in the shed still command full price for the most part. Read More…