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Gregg Edelman directs rare revival of "John & Jen" at Berkshire Theatre Group's Unicorn Theatre | Arts and Theater
3+ hour, 47+ min ago (277+ words) Samantha Gershman and Jake Bentley Young in BTG's Production of "John & Jen." Samantha Gershman and Jake Bentley Young in a scene from BTG's production of "John & Jen." STOCKBRIDGE " Berkshire Theatre Group's summer lineup was nearly set when director Gregg Edelman…...
Barrington Stage Company builds ambitious 2026 season with world premieres and classic revivals | Arts and Theater
1+ week, 1+ day ago (238+ words) It is so important for our theater to be a home for ambitious new plays," said Alan Paul, Barrington Stage's artistic director. PITTSFIELD " Barrington Stage Company Artistic Director Alan Paul says it's taken him three years to develop the confidence…...
REVIEW: WAM Theatre's 'Rooted' is thoughtful and visually compelling
2+ week, 1+ day ago (223+ words) Mei Mac Quarrie as Luanne, left, and Mary Mc Guigan as Emery, right, in WAM Theatre's production of "Rooted." What: "Rooted" by Deborah Zoe Laufer. Jeffrey Borak is The Eagle's theater critic." Ali Louis Bourzgui has received a Tony nomination…...
REVIEW: 'Native Gardens' at Hartford Stage is a smart and insightful comedy
2+ week, 4+ day ago (248+ words) Alina Collins Maldonado, Bradley Tejeda, and Greg Wood in "Native Gardens." Bradley Tejeda and Alina Collins Maldonado in "Native Gardens." HARTFORD, Conn. " The setting for Karen Zacarias" smart, insightful comedy "Native Gardens" is the side-by-side backyards of two homes in…...
How does Shakespeare & Company develop new works? Plays in Process shows what's possible
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (290+ words) Bonita Jackson in "This Soil These Seeds" in 2022. From left: Stephanie Clayman, In's de la Cruz and Annette Miller. LENOX " The way Shakespeare & Company artistic director Allyn Burrows sees it, there's no reason why contemporary plays " brand new, in development…...
Summer at the "62 Center" performance series to fill summer arts gap left by Williamstown Theatre Festival absence
3+ week, 1+ day ago (693+ words) The '62 Center for Theatre and Dance will not be dark this summer. WILLIAMSTOWN " The Williamstown Theatre Festival may have canceled its 2026 season, but the "62 Center for Theatre and Dance will not remain dark this season." "Summer at the "62 Center," a…...
2nd annual Festival of New Jewish Plays brings 10-minute plays and audience award to the Colonial
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (268+ words) Seen here at the 2024 Festival of New Jewish Plays at the Colonial Theatre, actors perform in "Library Lion," a family show featuring a puppet made by the Jim Henson Creature Workshop. Seen here in 2024, the Festival of New Jewish Plays…...
WAM Theatre's 'Where We Stand' brings poetry, ritual and democracy to the stage
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (224+ words) "Where We Stand" director Vernice Miller, actor D. Colin and stage manager Meg Lydon. LENOX " Stage director Vernice Miller and her solo performer, D. Colin, readily acknowledge they are jumping into a great unknown with Donnetta Lavinia Grays" audience-immersive theater tone poem,…...
From rock stages to Juilliard, Rhyuhn Green bridges musical worlds in Berkshire debut
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (259+ words) Pianist Rhyuhn Green, 19, seen here performing at an NPR Tiny Desk Concert, is coming to The Foundry, 7: 30 p. m. April 4. WEST STOCKBRIDGE " When Rhyuhn Green sits down at the piano bench, the question on his mind is usually: "Okay, what's the best…...
Nightclub comedian and television star Murray Hill will bring irreverent, high-energy set to The Foundry
7+ mon, 2+ day ago (261+ words) Murray Hill, who will appear at The Foundry in West Stockbridge on Oct. 23 and 24, speaks on stage as Honey Birdette celebrates Halloween at Bartschland in New York City in October 2021." WEST STOCKBRIDGE " Murray Hill is an expert at getting your…...