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Colonial to Host an Elvis Birthday Bash on January 13
How to have fun celebrating the birthday of the most iconic singer in American history? A challenging thought, so the programming whizzes at the Colonial Theatre put the idea out to its staff, and what came back was this twist: there will be two Elvis impersonators to mark what would be his 77th birthday were he still alive today. Each will take on a different period in his career.
Colonial to Host an Elvis Birthday Bash on January 13
How to have fun celebrating the birthday of the most iconic singer in American history? A challenging thought, so the programming whizzes at the Colonial Theatre put the idea out to its staff, and what came back was this twist: there will be two Elvis impersonators to mark what would be his 77th birthday were he still alive today. Each will take on a different period in his career.
The Giuliano-Murray Dialogues (Part 2 of 7) “Stage, Screen, Opera, Ballet”
Recalling Boston’s Legendary Sarah Caldwell and E. Virginia Williams By: Larry Murray and Charles Giuliano Larry Murray moved from promoting the Pocket Mime to the BSO and Boston Ballet. He also worked with the legendary opera promoter Sarah Caldwell. He
The Giuliano-Murray Dialogues (Part 2 of 7) “Stage, Screen, Opera, Ballet”
Recalling Boston’s Legendary Sarah Caldwell and E. Virginia Williams By: Larry Murray and Charles Giuliano Larry Murray moved from promoting the Pocket Mime to the BSO and Boston Ballet. He also worked with the legendary opera promoter Sarah Caldwell. He
Here’s Your Chance to Introduce the Grandkids to Groucho (in person)
Groucho Marx was one of the best improv comedians who ever lived, and had a career that spanned several generations, starting with vaudeville and his family’s Marx Brothers act. Several Braodway shows followed, most notably the musical Animal Crackers (1928)
Here’s Your Chance to Introduce the Grandkids to Groucho (in person)
Groucho Marx was one of the best improv comedians who ever lived, and had a career that spanned several generations, starting with vaudeville and his family’s Marx Brothers act. Several Braodway shows followed, most notably the musical Animal Crackers (1928)
Inside “The Big Short” with Michael Lewis at Barrington Stage Feb. 3
Nobody has his a more sensitive finger on the causes of our current economic woes than Michael Lewis. His book The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine rocked Wall Street, the political establishment, and became a best seller. People flocked
Inside “The Big Short” with Michael Lewis at Barrington Stage Feb. 3
Nobody has his a more sensitive finger on the causes of our current economic woes than Michael Lewis. His book The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine rocked Wall Street, the political establishment, and became a best seller. People flocked
Questions for a performing arts critic
As a critic and writer, I try to be inconspicuous when I attend arts events. It makes it easier to observe when I am not being observed in return. However, the fact is that I am indeed larger than life
Questions for a performing arts critic
As a critic and writer, I try to be inconspicuous when I attend arts events. It makes it easier to observe when I am not being observed in return. However, the fact is that I am indeed larger than life
Boyle-ing up some Funny Food Fictions on Mahaiwe’s menu this weekend
Great Barrington, MA: Continuing their dedication to the written word, the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center will present Symphony Space’s Selected Shorts: Funny Food Fictions by T. Coraghessan Boyle, Roald Dahl, and Dorothy Parker read by Jane Curtin, David Strathairn, and
Boyle-ing up some Funny Food Fictions on Mahaiwe’s menu this weekend
Great Barrington, MA: Continuing their dedication to the written word, the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center will present Symphony Space’s Selected Shorts: Funny Food Fictions by T. Coraghessan Boyle, Roald Dahl, and Dorothy Parker read by Jane Curtin, David Strathairn, and
Nicholas Nickleby gets NE Premiere at Boston’s Lyric Stage
It’s only taken thirty years and one of Boston’s bravest theatres to undertake a production – running over two nights – of the legendary Nicholas Nickleby. It premiered in London in 1980, created a sensation in New York where it
Nicholas Nickleby gets NE Premiere at Boston’s Lyric Stage
It’s only taken thirty years and one of Boston’s bravest theatres to undertake a production – running over two nights – of the legendary Nicholas Nickleby. It premiered in London in 1980, created a sensation in New York where it
What Victor Borge did for classical, Gary Mule Deer does for Country
Combining comedy and music is a long and honored tradition, from Victor Borge and P.D.Q. Bach in the rarified classical world, to the more down to earth but nevertheless brilliant Gary Mule Deer in the world of the rural and
What Victor Borge did for classical, Gary Mule Deer does for Country
Combining comedy and music is a long and honored tradition, from Victor Borge and P.D.Q. Bach in the rarified classical world, to the more down to earth but nevertheless brilliant Gary Mule Deer in the world of the rural and
Author as entertainer: Howard Cruse and “Stuck Rubber Baby” at WordPlay
Anyone who knows Howard Cruse – who used to pal around with such notables as Tony Kushner when he was in New York – knows what a delightful ham he is. While his normal creative outlet is the drawing board
Author as entertainer: Howard Cruse and “Stuck Rubber Baby” at WordPlay
Anyone who knows Howard Cruse – who used to pal around with such notables as Tony Kushner when he was in New York – knows what a delightful ham he is. While his normal creative outlet is the drawing board
Mass. Cultural Council still being sliced and diced
Somehow Anita Walker, MCC Director, found the good grace to thank the budget hackers for reducing the amount of money for the arts. $9.25 million is a pittance. The whole amount might cover the recent financial difficulties that Shakespeare & Company has been facing.
Mass. Cultural Council still being sliced and diced
Somehow Anita Walker, MCC Director, found the good grace to thank the budget hackers for reducing the amount of money for the arts. $9.25 million is a pittance. The whole amount might cover the recent financial difficulties that Shakespeare & Company has been facing.
Impressive Gala to benefit Berkshire Playwright’s Lab
The Berkshire Playwright’s Lab has found really interesting new works to present, half from emerging women playwrights, a growing force in contemporary theatre.
Impressive Gala to benefit Berkshire Playwright’s Lab
The Berkshire Playwright’s Lab has found really interesting new works to present, half from emerging women playwrights, a growing force in contemporary theatre.
Berkshire Theatre Festival Richie duPont Award Benefit May 22
What began in 2006 as a memorial to Richie duPont, a promising young actor lost in his prime, will be a celebration of his life at a party to raise funds for awards for budding local thespians to attend Berkshire
Berkshire Theatre Festival Richie duPont Award Benefit May 22
What began in 2006 as a memorial to Richie duPont, a promising young actor lost in his prime, will be a celebration of his life at a party to raise funds for awards for budding local thespians to attend Berkshire
Darlingside at Rebel Sound Records, Pittsfield
New music comes in many forms, and string-rock quintet Darlingside (featuring a cello & violin!) has the sound that spans the ages. They will return returned to the Room at Rebel Sound Records , April 30 at 7pm with Awkward
Darlingside at Rebel Sound Records, Pittsfield
New music comes in many forms, and string-rock quintet Darlingside (featuring a cello & violin!) has the sound that spans the ages. They will return returned to the Room at Rebel Sound Records , April 30 at 7pm with Awkward
National Endowment Announces $260,000 in Berkshire Grants
The latest round of funding announced by the National Endowment for the Arts includes seven Berkshire cultural organizations. They will receive a total of $260,000. in much needed support to supplement, strengthen and continue their educational and artistic programs. National
National Endowment Announces $260,000 in Berkshire Grants
The latest round of funding announced by the National Endowment for the Arts includes seven Berkshire cultural organizations. They will receive a total of $260,000. in much needed support to supplement, strengthen and continue their educational and artistic programs. National
Mass Cultural Council budget slashed again
The House Ways & Means Committee released a proposed budget for the coming fiscal year that calls for $9.1 million in arts and cultural funding through the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC). This recommendation would represent a cut of approximately $600,000
Mass Cultural Council budget slashed again
The House Ways & Means Committee released a proposed budget for the coming fiscal year that calls for $9.1 million in arts and cultural funding through the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC). This recommendation would represent a cut of approximately $600,000
