Category Archives: Comedy
24-Hour Berkshire-Albany Theatre Project Coming Up April 14
Throw together the most innovative actors, playwrights and directors in the Albany and Berkshire areas and you end up with a unique one-time-only theatre event that is not to be missed. We name all of the participants. Read More…
24-Hour Berkshire-Albany Theatre Project Coming Up April 14
Throw together the most innovative actors, playwrights and directors in the Albany and Berkshire areas and you end up with a unique one-time-only theatre event that is not to be missed. We name all of the participants. Read More…
Berkshire Actor’s Theatre to Perform Double Bill in Repertory at Berkshire Museum
While modest is scale, the 2012 season of the Berkshire Actor’s Theatre is taking a different course than other companies – two plays by John Patrick Shanley that will run, side by side, in repertory at the Berkshire Musem Theatre. Read More…
Berkshire Actor’s Theatre to Perform Double Bill in Repertory at Berkshire Museum
While modest is scale, the 2012 season of the Berkshire Actor’s Theatre is taking a different course than other companies – two plays by John Patrick Shanley that will run, side by side, in repertory at the Berkshire Musem Theatre. Read More…
Berkshire Theatre Group 2012
The Berkshire Theatre Group’s upcoming season includes world class plays and musicals as well as music, comedy and variety acts on a handful of stages in three Berkshire locations.. Read More…
Berkshire Theatre Group 2012
The Berkshire Theatre Group’s upcoming season includes world class plays and musicals as well as music, comedy and variety acts on a handful of stages in three Berkshire locations.. Read More…
Pittsfield’s Colonial Theatre Revs Up for St. Patrick’s Day with Two Irish Shows
Irish with with a quartet of comedians and Irish music with Danú are top events in the week leading up to St. Patrick’s Day. Click on the image above for all the details.
Pittsfield’s Colonial Theatre Revs Up for St. Patrick’s Day with Two Irish Shows
Irish with with a quartet of comedians and Irish music with Danú are top events in the week leading up to St. Patrick’s Day. Click on the image above for all the details.
Made in the Berkshires Event: Women Writers on Stage in Stockbridge, March 23
The Unicorn Theatre will host an array of new works by screenwriter Maria Nation, playwrights Jane Denitz Smith, Gloria Miller and Ilene Tetenbaum, writers Susan Merrill, Mary Mott and Elizabeth Elliott. For details, click on (l to r) Hilary Somers Deely, Kate Maguire and Barbara Sims who are coordinating the event.
Made in the Berkshires Event: Women Writers on Stage in Stockbridge, March 23
The Unicorn Theatre will host an array of new works by screenwriter Maria Nation, playwrights Jane Denitz Smith, Gloria Miller and Ilene Tetenbaum, writers Susan Merrill, Mary Mott and Elizabeth Elliott. For details, click on (l to r) Hilary Somers Deely, Kate Maguire and Barbara Sims who are coordinating the event.
Williamstown Theatre Festival announces 2012 Season
For their Summer 2012 season, there will be a world premiere by Katori Hall, plus works by Oscar Wilde, Neil Simon and Ivan Turgenev. These productions will enable Berkshire audiences to see another side of the actors David Hyde Pierce and Jessica Stone – as directors. Click on the photo of artistic director Jenny Gersten to preview the whole season.
Williamstown Theatre Festival announces 2012 Season
For their Summer 2012 season, there will be a world premiere by Katori Hall, plus works by Oscar Wilde, Neil Simon and Ivan Turgenev. These productions will enable Berkshire audiences to see another side of the actors David Hyde Pierce and Jessica Stone – as directors. Click on the photo of artistic director Jenny Gersten to preview the whole season.
10×10 Play Festival at Barrington Stage Company is Total Entertainment
10×10=100 and 100% is the score for the ten new plays that greeted audiences this weekend at Barrington Stage Company (BSC). Not only were there were no disappointments, some were truly stunning. Click on the image of Peggy Pharr Wilson and Robert Zukerman in Total Expression (above) for the full review.
10×10 Play Festival at Barrington Stage Company is Total Entertainment
10×10=100 and 100% is the score for the ten new plays that greeted audiences this weekend at Barrington Stage Company (BSC). Not only were there were no disappointments, some were truly stunning. Click on the image of Peggy Pharr Wilson and Robert Zukerman in Total Expression (above) for the full review.
Chester Theatre Company Announces 2012 Season
The Chester Theatre Company has always had a knack for finding new and unusual comedies and dramas, often verging on the existential and sometimes experimental, but always entertaining and accessible to curious theatre-goers. Click on their Town Hall playing space for info.
Chester Theatre Company Announces 2012 Season
The Chester Theatre Company has always had a knack for finding new and unusual comedies and dramas, often verging on the existential and sometimes experimental, but always entertaining and accessible to curious theatre-goers. Click on their Town Hall playing space for info.
Review: “The Learned Ladies” is Madcap Molière at Shakespeare & Company
Moliere is as funny today as he was 400 years ago as Shakespeare & Company pairs the literate and theatrical creating two hours of nonstop laughter. Poke one of the darlings above to read the full review. (We loved it, you will too.)
Review: “The Learned Ladies” is Madcap Molière at Shakespeare & Company
Moliere is as funny today as he was 400 years ago as Shakespeare & Company pairs the literate and theatrical creating two hours of nonstop laughter. Poke one of the darlings above to read the full review. (We loved it, you will too.)
“Way Out West” Plays Berkshire Museum during School Vacation Week 2012
The Berkshire Theatre Group’s “Way Out West” plays the Berkshire Museum during School Vacation Week. Click on the buckaroos for details.
“Way Out West” Plays Berkshire Museum during School Vacation Week 2012
The Berkshire Theatre Group’s “Way Out West” plays the Berkshire Museum during School Vacation Week. Click on the buckaroos for details.
WAM Theatre Plans New Dworkin Play, Explores Politics, Arts, Technology in 2012
The spotlight’s on the Women’s Action Movement Theatre in 2012 as they premiere a new play by Susan Dworkin, undertake a 24 Hour theatre project and become resident artists at Pittsfield’s WordxWord Festival. Click photo above for story.
WAM Theatre Plans New Dworkin Play, Explores Politics, Arts, Technology in 2012
The spotlight’s on the Women’s Action Movement Theatre in 2012 as they premiere a new play by Susan Dworkin, undertake a 24 Hour theatre project and become resident artists at Pittsfield’s WordxWord Festival. Click photo above for story.
Inventive Dr. Kaboom! Converts Science into Comedy at the Colonial
Coming to the Colonial for a matinee on Feb. 21, Doktor Kaboom! will keep his pupils and their parents riveted with interest and rolling with laughter. Audience participation makes it fresh and original, too. Click on Herr Doktor for the full story and hilarious video.
Inventive Dr. Kaboom! Converts Science into Comedy at the Colonial
Coming to the Colonial for a matinee on Feb. 21, Doktor Kaboom! will keep his pupils and their parents riveted with interest and rolling with laughter. Audience participation makes it fresh and original, too. Click on Herr Doktor for the full story and hilarious video.
The Incredible 2012 10×10 Winter Festival in Pittsfield
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.
The Incredible 2012 10×10 Winter Festival in Pittsfield
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.
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.
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.
New Plays Wanted for New Stage’s April Festival of New Works
The New Works at New Stage Festival returns from April 13-29, 2012 spotlighting some of the Northeasts best emerging playwrights.If you have tried your hand at playwriting, it could be one of yours that is staged. Click on the image above to get the details.
New Plays Wanted for New Stage’s April Festival of New Works
The New Works at New Stage Festival returns from April 13-29, 2012 spotlighting some of the Northeasts best emerging playwrights.If you have tried your hand at playwriting, it could be one of yours that is staged. Click on the image above to get the details.
Molière’s “The Learned Ladies” at Shakespeare & Co
As much as Tina Packer loves Molière’s The Learned Ladies, it has been three decades since she directed this outrageous 1672 masterwork. (In French Les Femmes savantes.) Click on the photo to read more about this satire on academic pretention, female education, and préciosité.
Molière’s “The Learned Ladies” at Shakespeare & Co
As much as Tina Packer loves Molière’s The Learned Ladies, it has been three decades since she directed this outrageous 1672 masterwork. (In French Les Femmes savantes.) Click on the photo to read more about this satire on academic pretention, female education, and préciosité.
“10×10 on North” Brings New Color to Midwinter with Ten Hot New Plays
The 10×10 on North festival will enliven downtown Pittsfield during the depth of winter with a dynamic mix of new art, dance, music, theatre, and more, including BSC’s New Play Festival. Click on image above for our report on the plays, actors and directors.
“10×10 on North” Brings New Color to Midwinter with Ten Hot New Plays
The 10×10 on North festival will enliven downtown Pittsfield during the depth of winter with a dynamic mix of new art, dance, music, theatre, and more, including BSC’s New Play Festival. Click on image above for our report on the plays, actors and directors.
“Wandaleria” a New Play About Prison Pen Pals is Intriguing
In what has to be the most intriguing plot synopsis I have ever read, the new play Wandaleria by David Valdes Greenwood sounds like a winner in the making. Click photo to read more.
“Wandaleria” a New Play About Prison Pen Pals is Intriguing
In what has to be the most intriguing plot synopsis I have ever read, the new play Wandaleria by David Valdes Greenwood sounds like a winner in the making. Click photo to read more.
Coming to Shakespeare & Company in 2012: Lear, Tempest, Satchmo, Allergist’s Wife, Tartuffe, more
Simotes will direct The Tempest with the incomparable, Academy Award-winning actress Olympia Dukakis as Prospero, debut a new play Satchmo with John Douglas Thompson, plus much more in 2012. Read More…
Coming to Shakespeare & Company in 2012: Lear, Tempest, Satchmo, Allergist’s Wife, Tartuffe, more
Simotes will direct The Tempest with the incomparable, Academy Award-winning actress Olympia Dukakis as Prospero, debut a new play Satchmo with John Douglas Thompson, plus much more in 2012. Read More…
In Boston: Winter Panto 2012, The Half-Baked and Hard-to-Swallow History of Humpty Dumpty
Discover the British winter tradition of ” Panto” a hybrid comic form that is fun for the whole family. A grown man bounds onstage in a dress to cheers, a sinister figure appears from the left to a chorus of boos and hisses, a young woman playing the part of boy-hero slaps her thigh to show off her shapely legs, and a ragtag band of characters fight for the good, right, and true with a handful of bad puns along the way. It’s the tale of Humpty Dumpty, told in a way you have never heard it before. Being performed in Boston thru Feb. 4, 2012
In Boston: Winter Panto 2012, The Half-Baked and Hard-to-Swallow History of Humpty Dumpty
Discover the British winter tradition of ” Panto” a hybrid comic form that is fun for the whole family. A grown man bounds onstage in a dress to cheers, a sinister figure appears from the left to a chorus of boos and hisses, a young woman playing the part of boy-hero slaps her thigh to show off her shapely legs, and a ragtag band of characters fight for the good, right, and true with a handful of bad puns along the way. It’s the tale of Humpty Dumpty, told in a way you have never heard it before. Being performed in Boston thru Feb. 4, 2012
“A John Waters Christmas” – Holiday Help for the Creative Neurotic
Some think only a heathen would make a pilgrimage to Baltimore to see the ultimate Pope of Trash on the cusp of Christmas Eve. Well, that’s me. John Waters had just returned from a month on the road, beguiling audiences
“A John Waters Christmas” – Holiday Help for the Creative Neurotic
Some think only a heathen would make a pilgrimage to Baltimore to see the ultimate Pope of Trash on the cusp of Christmas Eve. Well, that’s me. John Waters had just returned from a month on the road, beguiling audiences
