Category Archives: Interviews

BOSZummatonew

Birth of a Band: Zammuto to debut at Mass MoCA

A hotly anticipated new band, has evolved from The Books. You’re going to hear something truly different and exciting, on February 3 at Mass MoCA. His name is Nick and his band’s name is Zammuto. Click pic for details.

BOSZummatonew

Birth of a Band: Zammuto to debut at Mass MoCA

A hotly anticipated new band, has evolved from The Books. You’re going to hear something truly different and exciting, on February 3 at Mass MoCA. His name is Nick and his band’s name is Zammuto. Click pic for details.

Steve Jobs will be the subject of Walter Isaacson's talk.

Walter Issacson on The Book of Jobs: First up at Barrington Stage Live from 92nd St. Y Series

The future of the Barrington Stage Company (BSC) telecasts have been in question for months, so it comes as great news that they will continue. Three great achievers – Walter Isaacson, Mandy Patinkin and Gloria Steinham – will kick off

Steve Jobs will be the subject of Walter Isaacson's talk.

Walter Issacson on The Book of Jobs: First up at Barrington Stage Live from 92nd St. Y Series

The future of the Barrington Stage Company (BSC) telecasts have been in question for months, so it comes as great news that they will continue. Three great achievers – Walter Isaacson, Mandy Patinkin and Gloria Steinham – will kick off

12 x 12 TED

12 Best TED Talks on Arts and Entertainment for 2012

As the new year approaches, we take stock of the year just passed, and note how we might do better. This weekend, take a listen to some of the great minds in arts and entertainment for insights on how they

12 x 12 TED

12 Best TED Talks on Arts and Entertainment for 2012

As the new year approaches, we take stock of the year just passed, and note how we might do better. This weekend, take a listen to some of the great minds in arts and entertainment for insights on how they

Ryan Winkles as Crumpet the Elf in Santaland Diaries.  Photo by Kevin Sprague.

Ryan Winkles takes on Crumpet the Elf in “The Santaland Diaries” December 2-30

This week Shakespeare & Company unwraps its newest star, Ryan Winkles in the role of Crumpet the Elf in The Santaland Diaries. It will run from December 2-30, 2011 at the company’s home in Lenox, MA. Working with director Tony

Ryan Winkles as Crumpet the Elf in Santaland Diaries.  Photo by Kevin Sprague.

Ryan Winkles takes on Crumpet the Elf in “The Santaland Diaries” December 2-30

This week Shakespeare & Company unwraps its newest star, Ryan Winkles in the role of Crumpet the Elf in The Santaland Diaries. It will run from December 2-30, 2011 at the company’s home in Lenox, MA. Working with director Tony

Composer and RPI Professor Neil Rolnick.

RPI’s Neil Rolnick performs “Mono” on Dec. 1 – A Musical Work about Hearing Loss

Drawing on a personal experience of hearing loss, composer and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Professor Neil Rolnick will perform portions of his latest composition – titled “MONO” – an exploration of the nature and fragility of sensory perception, Dec. 1 at

Composer and RPI Professor Neil Rolnick.

RPI’s Neil Rolnick performs “Mono” on Dec. 1 – A Musical Work about Hearing Loss

Drawing on a personal experience of hearing loss, composer and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Professor Neil Rolnick will perform portions of his latest composition – titled “MONO” – an exploration of the nature and fragility of sensory perception, Dec. 1 at

Steve Jobs and J S Bach were both pioneers.

The Steve Jobs – J.S. Bach Connection

What do you suppose was on Steve Jobs’ iPod? What did he listen to….while it may be fun to speculate, it’s been out there for years: he liked all types of music. The person who revolutionized the way we consume

Steve Jobs and J S Bach were both pioneers.

The Steve Jobs – J.S. Bach Connection

What do you suppose was on Steve Jobs’ iPod? What did he listen to….while it may be fun to speculate, it’s been out there for years: he liked all types of music. The person who revolutionized the way we consume

Six Questions for Frank Rich

Interview: Frank Rich – Talking about Theatre, Politics and Himself

Frank Rich is one of America’s best informed political writers, and his honesty and candor continues to be a refreshing change from the dizzying spin that emanates from the politicians in our nation’s capitol. For theatre people (who have been

Six Questions for Frank Rich

Interview: Frank Rich – Talking about Theatre, Politics and Himself

Frank Rich is one of America’s best informed political writers, and his honesty and candor continues to be a refreshing change from the dizzying spin that emanates from the politicians in our nation’s capitol. For theatre people (who have been

The 92Y Simulcasts Continue at Barrington Stage

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,

The 92Y Simulcasts Continue at Barrington Stage

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,

Michael Parks is more frightening than God.

Preview: Kevin Smith and his film “Red State” Sneak into Pittsfield’s Little Cinema for One Night Only Sept. 25

The first horror film/thriller to base its story on American evangelicals gone wild, Red State has not been seen in many cinemas, and for good reason. The nastiness it portrays is America today, and what some Christian believers would do

Michael Parks is more frightening than God.

Preview: Kevin Smith and his film “Red State” Sneak into Pittsfield’s Little Cinema for One Night Only Sept. 25

The first horror film/thriller to base its story on American evangelicals gone wild, Red State has not been seen in many cinemas, and for good reason. The nastiness it portrays is America today, and what some Christian believers would do

Amanda McBroom

Talking with Amanda McBroom about “The Rose,” and her Encore at Barrington Stage 9/23-24

We had a great conversation with Grammy Award-winner Amanda McBroom the last time she came to the Berkshires. She returns to appear again with Barrington Stage for two performances Friday, September 23 and Saturday, September 24 at 8pm at BSC

Amanda McBroom

Talking with Amanda McBroom about “The Rose,” and her Encore at Barrington Stage 9/23-24

We had a great conversation with Grammy Award-winner Amanda McBroom the last time she came to the Berkshires. She returns to appear again with Barrington Stage for two performances Friday, September 23 and Saturday, September 24 at 8pm at BSC

(In photo above: Adam Green, Daniel Cantor, Aaron Posner (seated) and Renata Friedman.)

Interview: Writer-Director Aaron Posner tackles some explosive issues in “My Name is Asher Lev”

There are still a few days before My Name is Asher Lev begins previews but word has already spread through the Berkshires that something unusual and very special is about to reach the stage. Asher Lev is a play that

(In photo above: Adam Green, Daniel Cantor, Aaron Posner (seated) and Renata Friedman.)

Interview: Writer-Director Aaron Posner tackles some explosive issues in “My Name is Asher Lev”

There are still a few days before My Name is Asher Lev begins previews but word has already spread through the Berkshires that something unusual and very special is about to reach the stage. Asher Lev is a play that

Craig Black, Jr. makes a great leap forward.

A great leap forward for Craig Black, Jr., winner of Jacob’s Pillow Lorna Strassler Award

There is nothing out of the ordinary about dancer Craig Black, Jr. and yet something that is very unique. He’s down to earth and hardworking like so many of his peers, yet in the studio and on stage you sense

Craig Black, Jr. makes a great leap forward.

A great leap forward for Craig Black, Jr., winner of Jacob’s Pillow Lorna Strassler Award

There is nothing out of the ordinary about dancer Craig Black, Jr. and yet something that is very unique. He’s down to earth and hardworking like so many of his peers, yet in the studio and on stage you sense

Bill Barclay

Bill Barclay’s “EveryActor” at Shakespeare & Co – Eternal Questions, Inspiring Answers

Shakespeare & Company artist Bill Barclay (seen in photo above) and the vibrant Performance Intern Company are collaborating on a new work – based on an old story – EverymanActor. The basic plot follows a rag-tag group of actors as

Bill Barclay

Bill Barclay’s “EveryActor” at Shakespeare & Co – Eternal Questions, Inspiring Answers

Shakespeare & Company artist Bill Barclay (seen in photo above) and the vibrant Performance Intern Company are collaborating on a new work – based on an old story – EverymanActor. The basic plot follows a rag-tag group of actors as