Music by Leonard Bernstein Book and Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green Based on an idea by Jerome Robbins Directed by Tony-winner (Urinetown) John Rando (BSC’s Guys and Dolls) Choreography by Emmy-winner (TV’s “Smash”) Joshua Bergasse (BSC’s Guys and Dolls, West Side Story) Music Direction by Darren R. Cohen Set in 1944, On the Town [...]
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Williamstown Theatre Festival 2013
March 16th, 2013 by philhalpern
MAIN STAGE June 26 – July 14, 2013 ANIMAL CRACKERS Book by George S. Kaufman & Morrie Ryskind Music and Lyrics by Bert Kalmar & Harry Ruby Adapted and Directed by Henry Wishcamper Hooray for Captain Spaulding! The intrepid African explorer, inveterate womanizer, and interminable jokester hobnobs with high society as the guest of [...]
Lettice and Lovage — See It in the Berkshires in March
March 7th, 2013 by philhalpern
Enlarge! Enliven! Enlighten! As docent at Fustian Hall, “the dullest house in England,” Lettice Duffet employs the “3 E’s” to give visitors the memorable tour they deserve. But when fiction and fact collide, heads will roll! This uproarious play was written by Peter Shaffer, with Dame Maggie Smith originally playing the title role. You [...]
Shakespeare & Company Announces 2013 Summer Season
February 12th, 2013 by philhalpern
June 22 though September 1 Shakespeare’s hilarious battle of wits, Love’s Labour’s Lost,directed by Lisa Wolpe, featuring Mark Bedard and Jonathan Croy July 5 through July 21 The History Cycle begins with a limited run of Richard II, directed by Timothy Douglas,featuring three-time OBIE Award winner Rocco Sisto and Tom O’Keefe July 26 through August [...]
Live Theater in the Berkshires — February and March 2013
January 4th, 2013 by philhalpern
FEBRUARY 4 – MARCH 24 at SHAKESPEARE & CO Walking distance from Brook Farm Inn, our Lenox B&B The Liar by David Ives adapted from the comedy by Pierre Corneille A tangled web of lies, misdirected advances, and the unmistakable confusion of love, The Liar has all of the ingredients that make for a great French [...]
December Theater in the Berkshires
November 19th, 2012 by philhalpern
The Berkshires offers so many activities during December, including the Stockbridge Main Street Christmas Weekend, the Lenox Caroling Festival, “Santaland Diaries” at Shakespeare & Co. Plus, this wonderful play at Barrington Stage Co. Brook Farm Inn in Lenox has specials on offer, so it’s a great time to visit. ~ Presented by Starry Night Theater [...]
Fall Foliage Season Theater in the Berkshires
September 21st, 2012 by philhalpern
“One must never set up a murder,” says Alfred Hitchcock, “They must happen unexpectedly, as in life.” Fair enough. But Shakespeare & Co have been setting up a truly fabulous first entry into the Fall and Winter Season. Whether or not you are familiar with The 39 Steps, the unexpected twists and turns of our take on this classic whodunit [...]
Satchmo At the Waldorf — See It At Shakespeare & Co.
August 27th, 2012 by philhalpern
Shakespeare & Co is where you can see the New England premiere of Terry Teachout’s debut play, Satchmo at the Waldorf starring John Douglas Thompson. Already the response has been overwhelming. Guests of Brook Farm Inn in Lenox MA have raved about it, and it will be playing through September 16 The time is March of [...]
“The Tempest” With Olympia Dukakis In Lenox
August 2nd, 2012 by philhalpern
The Tempest reviews are in! “jolly, quirky and unusually cozy” —New York Times “a dreamlike, otherworldly atmosphere…broad physical comedy” —Boston Globe Another great reason to be in the Berkshires this summer is Shakespeare & Co.’s production of “The Tempest.” The classic role of Prospero has become Prospera, played by Olympia Dukakis. “We are such [...]
Shakespeare & Company: Parasite Drag
July 11th, 2012 by philhalpern
This summer Shakespeare & Company, located in Lenox MA, is rotating three plays at the Bernstein Theater. They are Parasite Drag, Cassandra Speaks, and The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife. Guests who have seen Cassandra Speaks have been giving it rave reviews. We plan on seeing it next week [...]
BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA APPOINTS ANDRIS NELSONS
“On The Town” Comes to the Berkshires in June
Berkshire International Film Festival May 30-June 2