Category Archives: Theatre

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“Blood Sky” and Yasmine Rana visit brings International Women’s Month to the Berkshires

To celebrate International Women’s Month, New Stage will host the play Blood Sky written by Yasmine Beverly Rana, and directed by Mari Andreico from March 9-25. Click on the poster for the details, including a visit by the noted activist/playwright.

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“Blood Sky” and Yasmine Rana visit brings International Women’s Month to the Berkshires

To celebrate International Women’s Month, New Stage will host the play Blood Sky written by Yasmine Beverly Rana, and directed by Mari Andreico from March 9-25. Click on the poster for the details, including a visit by the noted activist/playwright.

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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.

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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.

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“The Night of the Iguana” – an unusual Tennessee Williams classic at Hubbard Hall

This play arrives like some colorful Tijuana tour bus, filled with fascinating characters from America’s heartland. Like a defrocked, alcoholic Episcopal clergyman who is leading a group of middle-aged Baptist women on a tour of the Mexican coast where they become waylaid in a cheap hotel. They have no idea what they are about to experience. Click on the poster for details.

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“The Night of the Iguana” – an unusual Tennessee Williams classic at Hubbard Hall

This play arrives like some colorful Tijuana tour bus, filled with fascinating characters from America’s heartland. Like a defrocked, alcoholic Episcopal clergyman who is leading a group of middle-aged Baptist women on a tour of the Mexican coast where they become waylaid in a cheap hotel. They have no idea what they are about to experience. Click on the poster for details.

Easy to find, just drive to Chester, park at the Town Hall and you are there.

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.

Easy to find, just drive to Chester, park at the Town Hall and you are there.

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.

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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.)

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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.)

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“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.

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“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.

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Plenty on Stage, Screen of Mahaiwe in March

The Blind Boys of Alabama make an appearance in March at the Mahaiwe, plus there are a number of opera and theatre screenings in HD, not to mention classic movies and some children’s shows. Click on the spotlights above to learn all about the coming attractions.

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Plenty on Stage, Screen of Mahaiwe in March

The Blind Boys of Alabama make an appearance in March at the Mahaiwe, plus there are a number of opera and theatre screenings in HD, not to mention classic movies and some children’s shows. Click on the spotlights above to learn all about the coming attractions.

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Shakespeare’s compact “Macbeth” takes to the road, to Visit 50 schools in three months

Created for students to enjoy on a busy school day this Macbeth has been put on a diet, with six actors playing more than two dozen parts, and the running time reduced to 90 minutes. Even so, the impact of the tale of political intrigue, witchcraft, death and destruction remains as hypnotic as ever. Click on the image above for the story.

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Shakespeare’s compact “Macbeth” takes to the road, to Visit 50 schools in three months

Created for students to enjoy on a busy school day this Macbeth has been put on a diet, with six actors playing more than two dozen parts, and the running time reduced to 90 minutes. Even so, the impact of the tale of political intrigue, witchcraft, death and destruction remains as hypnotic as ever. Click on the image above for the story.

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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.

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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.

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Arthur Miller’s “All My Sons” replaces “The Price” in Barrington Stage’s 2012 Lineup

Changes: The previously announced production of Arthur Miller’s The Price has been dropped from the season. A Broadway revival is planned of the 1968 Tony-winning drama. In its place is Miller’s Tony winning All My Sons Click on image for story.

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Arthur Miller’s “All My Sons” replaces “The Price” in Barrington Stage’s 2012 Lineup

Changes: The previously announced production of Arthur Miller’s The Price has been dropped from the season. A Broadway revival is planned of the 1968 Tony-winning drama. In its place is Miller’s Tony winning All My Sons Click on image for story.

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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.

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Saskatchewan Summer Star Party, August 2010

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.