Category Archives: Drama

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The Stars Come Out for Spectacular Berkshire Playwright Lab’s Gala at Mahaiwe on June 9

In person, via film and satellite, the stars come out this June to take part in the 5th Season of the Berkshire Playwright’s Lab. Read More…

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The Stars Come Out for Spectacular Berkshire Playwright Lab’s Gala at Mahaiwe on June 9

In person, via film and satellite, the stars come out this June to take part in the 5th Season of the Berkshire Playwright’s Lab. Read More…

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Quiara Alegria Hudes Honored with 2012 Drama Pulitzer for “Water by the Spoonful”

We look at the brilliant playwright who earned the Pulitzer Prize in Drama today, and provide a little insight as to why. Read More…

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Quiara Alegria Hudes Honored with 2012 Drama Pulitzer for “Water by the Spoonful”

We look at the brilliant playwright who earned the Pulitzer Prize in Drama today, and provide a little insight as to why. Read More…

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Norton Award Nominees Named: Tommy Tune, Kate Snodgrass Earn Special Honors

An exceptional season of Boston theatre in 2011-12 will be followed by a fun filled evening of Elliot Norton Awards. It’s the 30th year that the “Norties” will make Boston Theatre the star. And Tommy Tune will perform for a lucky audience. Read More…

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Norton Award Nominees Named: Tommy Tune, Kate Snodgrass Earn Special Honors

An exceptional season of Boston theatre in 2011-12 will be followed by a fun filled evening of Elliot Norton Awards. It’s the 30th year that the “Norties” will make Boston Theatre the star. And Tommy Tune will perform for a lucky audience. Read More…

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WTF Pulls Two Surprises: New David Byrne Club Show at Mass MoCA, plus star studded Elephant Man

There were just a couple of blanks to fill in on the Williamstown Theatre Festival 2012 Schedule – but what wonderful suprises Jenny Gersten had up her sleeve! Read More…

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WTF Pulls Two Surprises: New David Byrne Club Show at Mass MoCA, plus star studded Elephant Man

There were just a couple of blanks to fill in on the Williamstown Theatre Festival 2012 Schedule – but what wonderful suprises Jenny Gersten had up her sleeve! Read More…

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After the Show: Burns and Murray Talk About the 24 Hour Theatre Project

“This is a new adventure, sharing our after-show conversations with the whole world,” Gail said. And so something new begins. Read More…

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After the Show: Burns and Murray Talk About the 24 Hour Theatre Project

“This is a new adventure, sharing our after-show conversations with the whole world,” Gail said. And so something new begins. Read More…

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Beauty and the Beast Cast Announced for Barrington Stage Youth Theatre

This Summer the Barrington Stage Youth Theatre will tackle the popular Disney version of Beauty and the Beast, and for the first time it will be presented on a newly renovated stage at the Berkshire Museum. Read More…

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Beauty and the Beast Cast Announced for Barrington Stage Youth Theatre

This Summer the Barrington Stage Youth Theatre will tackle the popular Disney version of Beauty and the Beast, and for the first time it will be presented on a newly renovated stage at the Berkshire Museum. Read More…

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Will’s 448th Birthday Bash in Lenox features Macbeth, Fun, Champagne

On Sunday, April 22 at 2pm Shakespeare & Company marks William Shakespeare’s 448th birthday with a performance of Macbeth and a party. Read More…

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Will’s 448th Birthday Bash in Lenox features Macbeth, Fun, Champagne

On Sunday, April 22 at 2pm Shakespeare & Company marks William Shakespeare’s 448th birthday with a performance of Macbeth and a party. Read More…

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The Kite Runner goes from Afghanistan to Albany, from Book to Stage, Guilt to Redemption

This is a tale that must be told: the doomed relationship of two boys – a privileged Pashtun and a Hazara servant – one rich, one poor, one flawed, the other pure. The Kite Runner is here for one performance only April 18. Read More…

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The Kite Runner goes from Afghanistan to Albany, from Book to Stage, Guilt to Redemption

This is a tale that must be told: the doomed relationship of two boys – a privileged Pashtun and a Hazara servant – one rich, one poor, one flawed, the other pure. The Kite Runner is here for one performance only April 18. Read More…

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The Gospel of John Returns to its Roots at WTD Theatre and Stageworks Hudson (NY)

The dramatic play The Gospel of St. John is returning to Hudson, NY for four performances April 19-22. Read More…

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The Gospel of John Returns to its Roots at WTD Theatre and Stageworks Hudson (NY)

The dramatic play The Gospel of St. John is returning to Hudson, NY for four performances April 19-22. Read More…

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This Weekend’s 24 Hour Theatre Project Will Smash Together Time and Creativity to Create 5 Short Works

It’s amazing how the looming threat of a deadline gets our energy and adrenaline flowing. Theatre professionals love getting their synapses firing, and with the 24 Hour Theatre Project this Saturday, we can drop in for the best part, the final result performed just for us. Read More…

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This Weekend’s 24 Hour Theatre Project Will Smash Together Time and Creativity to Create 5 Short Works

It’s amazing how the looming threat of a deadline gets our energy and adrenaline flowing. Theatre professionals love getting their synapses firing, and with the 24 Hour Theatre Project this Saturday, we can drop in for the best part, the final result performed just for us. Read More…

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The Importance of Being Earnest at Williams College April 26-28

Here’s a chance to enjoy classic Oscar Wilde again with possibly a twist or two. Read More…

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The Importance of Being Earnest at Williams College April 26-28

Here’s a chance to enjoy classic Oscar Wilde again with possibly a twist or two. Read More…

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Wagner’s 4-Opera “Ring” Cycle Goes Worldwide via Met Live in HD

Warner’s Ring Cycle. There simply is nothing more hideously expensive, frustratingly complex and musically daunting in all of the arts. It makes accountants go bald, sopranos retire, musicians go deaf, and set builders go into simpler kitchen renovations. Read More…

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Wagner’s 4-Opera “Ring” Cycle Goes Worldwide via Met Live in HD

Warner’s Ring Cycle. There simply is nothing more hideously expensive, frustratingly complex and musically daunting in all of the arts. It makes accountants go bald, sopranos retire, musicians go deaf, and set builders go into simpler kitchen renovations. Read More…

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Barrington Stage Offers 230 Summer Events for 2012 – Our Complete Guide

The complete listings reveal that Ron Orbach will play Tevya, Dr. Ruth herself will appear, and several new cabaret events have been added including a weekend of Jacques Brel. Read More…

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Barrington Stage Offers 230 Summer Events for 2012 – Our Complete Guide

The complete listings reveal that Ron Orbach will play Tevya, Dr. Ruth herself will appear, and several new cabaret events have been added including a weekend of Jacques Brel. Read More…

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60 Berkshire Youth to Present New Plays April 10-14 in Pittsfield, North Adams

The Playwright Mentoring Project has scheduled its 2012 week of public performances in North Adams and Pittsfield. The results are often awe inspiring, especially considering the age of the writers. Read More…

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60 Berkshire Youth to Present New Plays April 10-14 in Pittsfield, North Adams

The Playwright Mentoring Project has scheduled its 2012 week of public performances in North Adams and Pittsfield. The results are often awe inspiring, especially considering the age of the writers. Read More…

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Summer 2012 finds America’s Top Acts at Wolf Trap

Filene Center at Wolf Trap The Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts offers the most diversity of any music festival and operates from from late May to early September. The Foundation is also well known for

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Summer 2012 finds America’s Top Acts at Wolf Trap

Filene Center at Wolf Trap The Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts offers the most diversity of any music festival and operates from from late May to early September. The Foundation is also well known for

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Theater Barn Announces 2012 Shows (Lebanon, NY)

2012 features three musicals and three plays. The company has a tradition of doing Agatha Christie mysteries, and small scale off-Broadway musicals, so fans of murder mysteries and fun musicals have plenty to look forward to. Read More…

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Theater Barn Announces 2012 Shows (Lebanon, NY)

2012 features three musicals and three plays. The company has a tradition of doing Agatha Christie mysteries, and small scale off-Broadway musicals, so fans of murder mysteries and fun musicals have plenty to look forward to. Read More…

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Shakespeare in the Courts enters its Twelfth Year of Working with Young People

Some people scratch their heads but Shakespeare in the Courts has proven to be an effective program for young people in the justice system. Read More…

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Shakespeare in the Courts enters its Twelfth Year of Working with Young People

Some people scratch their heads but Shakespeare in the Courts has proven to be an effective program for young people in the justice system. Read More…

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Ashfield’s Double Edge Theatre to premiere “The Grand Parade” at DC’s Arena Stage in 2013

It’s exciting to think that the Double Edge Theatre, almost hidden in the woods of nearby Ashfield will travel from their simple farm to the state of the art Arena Stage to present The Grand Parade, but such is the genius of Stacy Klein. Her tenacity is legendary. Read More…

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Ashfield’s Double Edge Theatre to premiere “The Grand Parade” at DC’s Arena Stage in 2013

It’s exciting to think that the Double Edge Theatre, almost hidden in the woods of nearby Ashfield will travel from their simple farm to the state of the art Arena Stage to present The Grand Parade, but such is the genius of Stacy Klein. Her tenacity is legendary. Read More…

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10×10 on North the Biggest Hit of the Winter in Pittsfield, Promises To Return in 2013

Last month saw the debut of the 10×10 Festival in downtown Pittsfield, and it hit the spot with thousands of residents, happy to have a ten day break from winter woes to have a little fun. It drew so many people the organizers are already at work on another one for 2013. Read More…

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10×10 on North the Biggest Hit of the Winter in Pittsfield, Promises To Return in 2013

Last month saw the debut of the 10×10 Festival in downtown Pittsfield, and it hit the spot with thousands of residents, happy to have a ten day break from winter woes to have a little fun. It drew so many people the organizers are already at work on another one for 2013. Read More…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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