Category Archives: Musicals
A Rollicking Pirates of Penzance Captures the Spirit of Gilbert and Sullivan
At Cohoes Music Hall last night, the company of 30 actors and musicians (21 on stage, 9 in the pit) filled the intimate hall with the authentic sound of Gilbert and Sullivan’s wonderful music as it is meant to be. Read more by clicking on photo above.
A Rollicking Pirates of Penzance Captures the Spirit of Gilbert and Sullivan
At Cohoes Music Hall last night, the company of 30 actors and musicians (21 on stage, 9 in the pit) filled the intimate hall with the authentic sound of Gilbert and Sullivan’s wonderful music as it is meant to be. Read more by clicking on photo above.
The (Almost) Complete 2012 Summer Schedules from Berkshire on Stage
Click your mouse on the calendar above to see our planning page containing key links and quick summaries of Berkshire performances for Summer, 2012.
The (Almost) Complete 2012 Summer Schedules from Berkshire on Stage
Click your mouse on the calendar above to see our planning page containing key links and quick summaries of Berkshire performances for Summer, 2012.
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.
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.
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.
Musical “Far from Heaven” and Drama “The Blue Deep” Announced for 2012 Williamstown Theatre Festival
In an advance peek at the coming season, Jenny Gersten announced the return of Blythe Danner. A new musical “Far From Heaven” based on the film will take the Mainstage, while Lucy Boyle’s “The Blue Deep” will be on the Nikos Stage. Click image for story.
Musical “Far from Heaven” and Drama “The Blue Deep” Announced for 2012 Williamstown Theatre Festival
In an advance peek at the coming season, Jenny Gersten announced the return of Blythe Danner. A new musical “Far From Heaven” based on the film will take the Mainstage, while Lucy Boyle’s “The Blue Deep” will be on the Nikos Stage. Click image for story.
“Follies” is still Sondheim’s Most Brilliant (and flawed) Musical and we owe it all to Gloria Swanson
It all started with New York Mayor Robert Wagner who allowed the destruction of the truly fabulous Roxy Theatre where I spent many a wonderful afternoon in my teenage years, seeing a stage show and movie that outshone the less
“Follies” is still Sondheim’s Most Brilliant (and flawed) Musical and we owe it all to Gloria Swanson
It all started with New York Mayor Robert Wagner who allowed the destruction of the truly fabulous Roxy Theatre where I spent many a wonderful afternoon in my teenage years, seeing a stage show and movie that outshone the less
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
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
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
“Silence! The Musical” Deserves to run Forever
The movie Silence of the Lambs is one of the most chilling films ever made, and will live forever as a classic of its genre. The spellbinding story of serial murderer Hannibal Lector (played in Silence! The Musical by David
“Silence! The Musical” Deserves to run Forever
The movie Silence of the Lambs is one of the most chilling films ever made, and will live forever as a classic of its genre. The spellbinding story of serial murderer Hannibal Lector (played in Silence! The Musical by David
Review: A Touching Musical Version of ‘A Wonderful Life’ at Cohoes Music Hall
Of all the classic Christmas stories, Frank Capra’s A Wonderful Life is the holiday touchstone that best conflates holiday nostalgia with authentic real life situations. The Nutcracker is a bit too sugary, A Christmas Carol typically Victorian, Santaland Diaries is
Review: A Touching Musical Version of ‘A Wonderful Life’ at Cohoes Music Hall
Of all the classic Christmas stories, Frank Capra’s A Wonderful Life is the holiday touchstone that best conflates holiday nostalgia with authentic real life situations. The Nutcracker is a bit too sugary, A Christmas Carol typically Victorian, Santaland Diaries is
